AMTA’s Position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)

AMTA recently received a request to clarify our position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact).What is the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)?
The Interstate Massage Compact’s (IMpact) purpose is to support the mobility…

Federal Funding for Massage Schools at Risk Across the U.S.

On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) released its final rule on Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability To Benefit (ATB). This will have a substantial impact…

Recent Research Continues to Support the Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Massage Therapy Association is sharing the latest research on the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients. According to the American Cancer Society…

AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW)

Celebrate with us all week long on social media and take advantage of our special promotions.
AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) is a dedicated week for massage therapists across the…

Cupping CE Series

Discover how to integrate cupping techniques into your massage therapy practice.
Cupping therapy has been known to help relieve pain and ease the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis, GI disorders,…

Cupping CE Courses

Massage CE for Pain Relief

Chronic pain is a significant problem in the U.S., affecting more people than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. With over 50 million adults experiencing pain every day or on most…

The 2023 Legislative Season: Highlights for the Massage Therapy Profession

With an active legislative season coming to a close, explore how AMTA was involved in advocating for state licensure, massage therapy for pain management, the Interstate Compact and fighting the reduction…

AMTA Participates in Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Seminar

AMTA recently participated in the all-day seminar, Voices for Non-Opioid Choices: Preventing Opioid Addiction in America to highlight the role of massage therapy and other integrative services in helping address the…

Congress Passes the NOPAIN Act

Thank you to our massage therapy community for your support!AMTA is excited to share that Congress passed the NOPAIN Act in late December. The NOPAIN Act is a huge win for…