The Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) was a project that was started a few years ago by the Department of Defense and the Federation of Massage State Boards to help improve the ability to move from one state to another. You can read about the history of this important program on the National Center for Interstate Compacts website. Right now moving depends on the state laws in the state that … [Read more...] about Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)
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Massage Therapist Job Info: Misclassification of Contractors
In the massage therapy profession, the majority of jobs that are available are employee positions. It is very, very, very, very rare that a massage therapist would be correctly classified as as independent contractor. This makes for some great confusion for many. It is a very complex process to figure out the exact specifications which is why an employer will need to hire an attorney and … [Read more...] about Massage Therapist Job Info: Misclassification of Contractors
American Massage Therapy Association Convention 2023
I was able to attend the AMTA Convention as a Board member of my local AMTA-WA chapter. This was my first national convention in all of my 35 years of being a massage therapist. I have to say the very best part was attending the National Board of Massage Meeting the day before the convention began. I also attended the Chapter Volunteer Program 3 days before the convention actually started which … [Read more...] about American Massage Therapy Association Convention 2023
The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
Massage therapy competitions have become a popular phenomenon in the massage profession/industry, bringing together massage therapists from around the world to showcase their techniques, creativity, and expertise. The rise of these events has also sparked debates about whether they prioritize the artistry of massage over the needs and comfort of the clients. Judging a massage therapist giving a … [Read more...] about The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
It isn’t about the technique…yet it is.
Massage therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques and methods that have evolved over centuries from various cultures around the world. From Swedish massage to Thai massage, deep tissue massage to shiatsu, each approach offers distinct benefits and focuses on different aspects of relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. However, despite the diversity of these techniques, the true … [Read more...] about It isn’t about the technique…yet it is.
History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree
1943 - President - CHARLES T.WILLIAMS, California Vice-President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary - E.D EASTER, Indiana Treasurer - G. GALVERT, Indiana 1944 - President - IRA LEWIS, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T. WILLIAMS, California 1945 - President - CLARK COTTRELL, Washington Secretary-Treasurer - CHARLES T WILLIAMS, California 1946 - All officers re-elected 1947 … [Read more...] about History of AMTA. 80 Years. Leadership Tree