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By Kristen LutzAMTA-MA Chapter Newsletter & Email EditorI had the pleasure of "sitting down" with...

By Kristen LutzAMTA-MA Chapter Newsletter & Email EditorI had the pleasure of "sitting down" with...

By Kristen LutzAMTA-MA Chapter Newsletter & Email EditorI had the pleasure of "sitting down" with...

We are so excited to announce the 2020 Chapter Meritorious Award Winner is Gordon Pilotte!Thank you,...

On May 9th and 10th of this year, I was fortunate enough to travel to Alexandria, Virginia to attend...

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2019 Dianne Polseno...

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2019 Dianne Polseno...

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2018 Dianne Polseno...

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2018 Dianne Polseno...

On March 20, 2018, our very own 2010 Chapter Humanitarian Award winner was the honored recipient of the...

Guest Blog Written By Reid Peterson, MA, CMTFor many Massage Therapists there’s a point in our career...

The 38th Annual Pan-Mass ChallengeSaturday, August 5th, 2017Mass Maritime Academy12 pm – 8 pm Since 1980,...

On April 22nd 2017 I had the privilege to take some of my students and recent graduates from Lincoln...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2017 Dianne Polseno Scholarship 1st Place Winner, Kristen Flynn, to get to know a little more about how this award will affect her and her future practice.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2017 Dianne Polseno Scholarship 2nd Place Winner, Heather Dunlap, to get to know a little more about how this award will affect her and her future practice. Heather was the recipient of $500 and a free year of AMTA-MA membership. Did you know we have $1,000 and $500 (PLUS A YEAR OF FREE AMTA MEMBERSHIP!) just waiting for some brilliant and talented souls to take home each year? Here's what Heather had to say about how the scholarship will make an impact on her career. Heather will be opening a place to practice at 20 Hampden Drive in Easton, MA in the next month or as soon as my MA license arrives. She will also be working PT out of Healing Massage Therapy in Taunton, MA.

WHEN: Saturday August 6, 2016WHY: The spirit of the PMC lives as much in the volunteers as it does in...

During our 2016 Annual Chapter Meeting in April, held during our IDEA Conference weekend, we announced the winners of AMTA-MA Chapter Awards. The awards included the President's Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Distinguished Service Award and Meritorious Award. Meritorious is defined as deserving reward or praise. Synonyms include praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, admirable, credible, worthy deserving...ok, you get the point! Our 2016 Meritorious Award winner is Deb Baker! She's all of those things and so much more! We wanted her to share what it was like receiving the award.

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2016 Dianne Polseno...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2016 Dianne Polseno Scholarship 2nd Place Winner, Erin Carter, to get to know a little more about how this award will affect her and her future practice. Erin was the recipient of $500 and a free year of AMTA-MA membership. Did you know we have $1,000 and $500 (PLUS A YEAR OF FREE AMTA MEMBERSHIP!) just waiting for some brilliant and talented souls to take home each year? Here's what Erin had to say about how the scholarship will make an impact on her career.

During our 2016 Annual Chapter Meeting in April, held during our IDEA Conference weekend, we announced the winners of AMTA-MA Chapter Awards. The awards included the President's Award, Meritorious Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award goes to an individual leader or presenter in the massage therapy profession who has provided outstanding service to our profession. Our 2016 Distinguished Service Award winner is Nancy Porambo! She's all of those things and so much more! We wanted her to share her accomplishments with you.

Why should you take Taya Countryman's Structural Relief Therapy in Northampton next month? Read what...

This is 5 of 5 in our 2015 House of Delegates Blog Series. Our Delegates and Alternate Delegate convened to review each of the 2 Position Statements and 3 Recommendations (Human Trafficking, Media Education, Online CE). We've provided a pros and cons section for each. Please read and offer your thoughts on this year's Recommendations and Position Statements by commenting at the end of each of the blogs. You can earn FREE MA Chapter education!

This is 4 of 5 in our 2015 House of Delegates Blog Series. Our Delegates and Alternate Delegate convened...

T-24 days until the PMC! Can you join me and volunteer for the massage therapy crew? Katie Adams here, and I have the honor this year of being “Table 1” of what we hope will be the first of 100 tables! The PMC is the most incredible sports massage event I’ve ever worked in my 20 years of practice. The riders, who have amazing stories of why they are biking across MA for cancer, think we are the rock stars. Seriously, it stuns me every year how grateful they are to get a massage when they are the ones raised the money and it was their legs that did all the hard work!

This is 3 of 5 in our 2015 House of Delegates Blog Series. Our Delegates and Alternate Delegate convened...

This is 2 of 5 in our 2015 House of Delegates Blog Series. Our Delegates and Alternate Delegate convened...

This is 1 of 5 in our 2015 House of Delegates Blog Series. Our Delegates and Alternate Delegate convened to review each of the 3 Recommendations and each of the 2 Position Statements. We've provided a pros and cons section for each. Please read and offer your thoughts on this year's Recommendations and Position Statements.

uring our 2015 Annual Chapter Meeting in May, held during our Inaugural IDEA Conference weekend, we announce the winners of AMTA-MA Chapter Awards. The awards included the President's Award, the Meritorious Award and the Humanitarian Award. Humanitarian is defined as a person who seeks to promote human welfare. Synonyms include philanthropist, altruist, benefactor, patron, social reformer, good Samaritan...ok, you get the point! Our 2015 Humanitarian Award winner is Kathleen Short. She's all of those things and so much more! We wanted her to share the following with you, our chapter member.

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2015 Dianne Polseno...

By Kristen LutzCommunications Program ChairI had the pleasure of sitting down with our 2015 Dianne Polseno...

During our 2015 Annual Chapter Meeting in May, held during our Inaugural IDEA Conference weekend, we announce the winners of AMTA-MA Chapter Awards. The awards included the Humanitarian Award, President's Award and Meritorious Award. Meritorious is defined as deserving reward or praise. Synonyms include praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, admirable, credible, worthy deserving...ok, you get the point! Our 2015 Meritorious Award winner is Jessica Meltzer. She's all of those things and so much more! We wanted her to share the following with you, our chapter member.

Coaching is an action and results oriented collaborative process that supports people in getting from...

We were contacted by a member who was interested in doing something to recognize her mother, who will...

In our final Bright IDEAs blog series, we're letting the cat out of the bag...we're spilling the beans...we're...

If you could have a random, weird or wacky job, what would it be? Do you want to know what our IDEA educators...

Why should you take CoreStones: A Therapeutic Approach to Stone Massage at IDEA 2015? Just watch this...

Make the most of your IDEA 2015 Conference experience! Sign up for the Coaches Corner and get the support...

Did you know that a comedian will be teaching our CPR/First Aid certification course at IDEA 2015? I...

Why should you take Michael McGillicuddy's Multi Modality Approach to Sports Therapy and Pain Management?...

Who has inspired you? Dale Grust tells us who her heroes are and why. Be on the lookout for more of our...

Why should you take Soma System®: Return the Favor - Self Bodywork for Massage Therapists at IDEA 2015?...

Why should you take CoreStones: A Therapeutic Approach to Stone Massage at IDEA 2015? Be on the lookout...

IDEA 2015 is just a few weeks away and we are very happy to welcome back the Coaches Corner for FREE...

Massage has meant so much to James Waslaski and he shares just how much. Be on the lookout for more of...

Massage therapy means balancing work with fun...and Biofreeze by the TV?!? Read on to find out and be...

Why should you take Soma System®: Return the Favor - Self Bodywork for Massage Therapists at IDEA 2015?...

Why should you take CoreStones: A Therapeutic Approach to Stone Massage at IDEA 2015? Read on to find...

When I graduated from massage school in 1985, I found myself in an awkward position of trying to grow...

Why should you take Michael McGillicuddy's Approaches to Sports Therapy and Pain Management classes at...

Why should you take Ruther Werner's Research Class and/or her Ethics Class at IDEA 2015? Read on to find...

Why should you take Soma System®: Return the Favor - Self Bodywork for Massage Therapists at IDEA 2015?...

We've all been on a path towards new relationships, opportunities, experiences and careers. James Waslaski...

Why should you take CoreStones: A Therapeutic Approach to Stone Massage at IDEA 2015? Just watch this...

Who's your hero? James Waslaski tells us who his heroes are and why. Be on the lookout for more of our...

Why should you take Michael McGillicuddy's Approaches to Sports Therapy and Pain Management classes at...

Who's your hero? Ruth Werner tells us who her heroes are and why. Read on to find out and be on the lookout...

Why should you take Soma System®: Return the Favor - Self Bodywork for Massage Therapists at IDEA 2015?...

James Waslaski can't stress enough the value of continuing education. Be on the lookout for more of our...

Why should you take Ruther Werner's Research Class and/or her Ethics Class at IDEA 2015? Read on to find...

This year is extra special. There is a greater opportunity for members to vote! We are thrilled to announce...

Why should you take James Waslaski's Orthopedic Massage classes at IDEA 2015? Read on to find out and...

Why should you take Ruther Werner's Research Class at IDEA 2015? Read on to find out and be on the lookout...

What's Ruth Werner's favorite piece of art? Read on to find out and be on the lookout for more of our...

Ruth Werner invites you to join her at the AMTA-MA's Inaugural In Depth Education for All Conference...

A Legacy of Healing: It's more than just this year's theme for the 2015 New England Regional Conference....

After working at a Women's Veterans Retreat, Sheila Checchi, LMT, knew that even more could be done....

On September 17-20, thousands of massage therapists converged in Denver, Colorado for the most well-attended...

The HOD meeting is an exciting place, where every AMTA member’s voice can be heard through their chapter...

At National Convention the House of Delegates, with representatives from each state chapter will vote...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegates Regine Ryder and...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegate Kate Peck examines...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegates Kelly Dalbec &...

In 2006 the Massachusetts Legislature enacted Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2006, which established licensure...

In 2006 the Massachusetts Legislature enacted Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2006, which established licensure...

Editor's note- I think I take my surroundings for granted. What I mean by that is I think of my clients...

I had the pleasure to sit down with our 2014 Dianne Polseno Scholarship 1st Place Winner, Cathrine Thibault,...

The field of massage therapy has a spectrum that spans from the medical to the mystical. We go from quantifiable...

Who's your hero? Michael McGillicuddy tells us who his hero is and why. Read on to find out and be on...

The rewards of volunteering are many. There's the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing your efforts make someone...

When I graduated from massage school in 1985, I found myself in an awkward position of trying to grow...

A very special post from the Mass Chapter's Online Marketing Manager, Allissa Haines As a Chapter, the...

As AMTA-MA Chapter President, one of the things I’m most proud of is our commitment to advancing the...

Following an application process late last year, Kristen Lutz was chosen to represent the AMTA and wear...

At about this time every year there are a number of things that, as a business owner, I need to take...

Every modality has its benefits. Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) speeds the healing of muscles, tendons,...

You could get a drink at Starbucks every day for a year. You could buy a new Gibson SG guitar. You could...

AMTA members are pretty diverse. We work in spas, hospitals, and private practices. We practice Rolfing,...

You’ve likely heard that the Affordable Care Act (often referred to as Obamacare) has begun to roll out...

This year, the five elected AMTA-MA Chapter Delegates participated in the National AMTA House of Delegates...

Feeling is BelievingWe know that massage is awesome. We know it can shut down a racing brain, relieve...

I bet you have a few ideas about what you'd do with $1,000, but have you ever wondered what the winner...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegates Lisa Curran Parenteau...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegates Kate examines...

In a previous blog, Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegates Kelly Dalbec &...

The spine is an amazing bit of architecture. Take 33 of the weirdest-looking bones in the human body,...

Does massage actually help low back pain? What about anxiety? Can it improve quality of life for cancer...

Whether you’re a spa owner managing several massage therapists in your business or a someone who gives...

Have you considered participating with fellow members at the National level? If so, you can choose to...

At the AMTA-MA Chapter Annual Meeting on May 5, the 2013 Humanitarian Award was presented to Tracy Walton,...

It's not a secret that I like hanging out with other massage therapists. I mean, you all get me. You...

In 1982, at the very beginning of her career, Cindy Popp-Hager took a class to check out The TRAGER®...

Everyone’s had the experience of getting in the car and realizing that, although the engine is working...

First, I would like to thank the AMTA-MA Chapter for the generous donation to my team as we run to raise...

Every adult started out as a child at one point. What do you remember? You valued different things. You...

It’s easy to think of professional headshots as something that only actors, models, and musicians need....

Guest Blogger Benjamin McDonald, MBA is CEO of Massamio.com, an elegant, easy to use online directory,...

It’ll come as a surprise to nobody that the Super Bowl is the most watched single-day sporting event...

I had a chance to talk with Jeff Mahadeen recently about his upcoming February 10 class for the AMTA-MA...

Who’s relieved to be finished with the election season?No more political arguments with neighbors. No...

Massage school: what do you remember? There was so much information to learn in such a condensed amount...

This September, the Mass Chapter Board of Directors took the chance to find out. Led by President Mary...

Your chapter leadership attended the AMTA National Convention earlier this month. Let’s hear some of...

The first week of October found your five elected Delegates in Raleigh, NC at the AMTA National Convention....

As a member of the AMTA-MA Chapter, I've always been impressed with the progressive, forward-thinking...

The AMTA National Convention is NEXT WEEK – October 3-6. We have enjoyed blogging on the Statements....

Special thanks to Kat Mayerovitch for this guest post.Cooperation and collaboration are concepts that...

Recently head delegate Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegate Allissa Haines...

Recently head delegate Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegate Kate Peck examines...

We've learned how to use your chapter's Facebook Page and how to schedule posts for the future. Did you...

Recently head delegate Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegate Sr. Pat Dowler...

Massage & SleepRecently head delegate Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Here Delegate...

Last week head delegate Greg Hurd explained Why Position Statements Matter. Today he examines one position...

As a volunteer, managing an AMTA chapter's Facebook page can seem overwhelming. The notion of having...

Are you an AMTA Professional member? In less than 10 minutes you can make it easy for potential clients...

In talking to chapter leaders from all over, I've found that the most common social media question is,...

In 2011, the Massage Therapy Foundation awarded a $5000 grant to the Liddle Kidz Foundation. The grant...

LinkedIn: less funny than Facebook, not as cute as Pinterest, and it definitely requires a longer attention...

Ed Connor received the 2012 Humanitarian Award from the Massachusetts Chapter, what follows is the introduction...

When I stepped out of massage school I was well prepared to begin working for myself. I had a few clients...

There are a dizzying number of choices when it comes to continuing education courses. Will you take that...

The word of the day is “networking.” What does it make you think of?A.) Furiously amassing LinkedIn contacts...