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  • Download your Kneaded Knowledge Newsletter

    Published Monday, September 21, 2009

    From President Richard Wedegartner, "Your AMTA chapter will continue to offer tips on how to get through tough economic times, but the most important thing might be to remember that like with cloudy days, sometimes we have to be patient. Change will come and a brighter future is ahead...Your Mass Chapter Board of Directors believes that the Foundation is also moving us towards a brighter massage future. We believe the research done with financial assistance from the Foundation is helping move massage therapy from being “alternative” to becoming “mainstream”. Research proving the validity of massage helps us gain respect in the health care field as well as with the public at large. Your board has decided, therefore, to donate $2 per chapter member to the Foundation to support their work.
    And finally, I leave you with this thought from a Timbuk 3 song. “The future's so bright , I’ve got to wear shades" Click here to download the current issue

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  • 2009 House of Delegates Position Statements and Recommendations

    Published Wednesday, July 15, 2009

    What is a Position Statement of the House of Delegates? The House of Delegates is a representative body of the membership that approves AMTA position statements. A position statement is AMTA's position on professional or public policy issues that relate to the mission and goals of the Association. An individual member or group of members develops proposed more»
  • Massage Board-Licensure Updates

    Published Wednesday, July 15, 2009

    FACILITY (ESTABLISHMENT) LICENSURE: The regulations for Facility licensure are now in effect. Locations offering massage in the Commonwealth are required to have a current Massage Establishment License. In order to avoid penalties of up to $1,000 for a first violation of the regulation, please submit an establishment licensure application immediately. more»
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