about us.....
The American Massage Therapy Association was designed by massage therapists – just for massage therapists. Benefits are formed around the therapists' unique needs – and a focused dedication to helping the individual advance their career as we work together to advance the entire profession. And because the profession continues to change, we do too – adapting our benefits to support your evolving needs.
As a member of AMTA, you share the collective power of more than 58,000 other massage professionals. Count on AMTA for the most up-to-date benefits from your hard-working association dollar:
We Work Together To Advance the Profession
We Support Massage Research
Increasing Public Awareness
Upholds Ethics and Standards
Fosters Legislative Advocacy
Voice Your Opinion
Every Vote Counts
We Provide Your Total Career Building Resource
Professional Liability Insurance
Optional Health, Life, and Practice Insurance
Free member websites
AMTA's Find A Massage Therapist National Locator Service
On-Line Job Network
Professional Development Center
AMTA Photos and Logos
Promotional Tools
AMTA Events on National and Local levels
e-touch, a massage newsletter
MASSAGE THERAPY JOURNAL® Index
On-line Update Forms
We Deliver Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
We Have a Continuing Education Policy
We Have a National Convention - opportunities for continuing education, networking, and fun.
AMTA Chapters Offer Additional Member Resources
We are the Only National Organization With Educational Requirements
We Are An Organization with a History & a Future
A History of Excellence
Stated AMTA Future Directions
Core Ideology
We Have an Envisioned Future
We Have a Strategic Plan
Bylaws That are Stated and Available
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
What We Deliver:
The AMTA is a non-profit, member focused organization that is volunteer driven. We have state chapters, lead by elected volunteers, with voting members and student members. We have a system where suggestions and ideas can be taken to the National Leadership (who are also elected by the membership) and implemented! Yes, liability insurance is available, but so is health insurance, property insurance, and practice insurance. As an organization, we support the Massage Therapy Research Foundation, The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and COMTA (the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation). We have state chapters, a national convention, and a toll-free phone number to help anyone who needs help. We provide cost efficient opportunities for continuing education at the state and national levels, and promote the art, science, and practice of massage. As a state chapter, we are active in local communities, and our communication staff are the source for information about massage therapy by such news outlets as CNN and Reuters. We were founded in 1943, and have been a leader in the Massage Therapy field ever since. Put simply, we deliver more.
our chapter leaders
Xerlan Geiser-Deery, CMT
State Chapter President
Derek Jones, CMT
1st Vice President
Debbie Billington CMT
2nd Vice President
Rodrick Neher CMT
3rd Vice President
MaryElizabeth LeBlanc, CMT
Treasurer
Committee Chairpersons
Derek Jones, CMT
Government Relations Chair
Debbie Billington, CMT
Membership Chair
Rodrick Neher, CMT
Newsletter Chair
Mary Elizabeth Le Blanc
Events and Education Chair
our mission and core values
Mission: To serve the AMTA members of Oklahoma while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.
Core Values:
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We are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, honesty and dignity.
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We are a nonprofit member-driven organization of ethical professionals.
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We embrace excellence in education, service, and leadership.
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We endorse professional standards and support fair regulation of massage therapy.
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We believe that massage benefits all.
what we stand for
Our Mission: To develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy in a caring, professional and ethical manner in order to promote the health and welfare of humanity.
Our Core Values:
1.Massage:
AMTA believes in the benefit of massage for all.
Massage enhances the whole person.
2.Service and Support to All Members:
AMTA encourages members’ professional and personal success and
growth.
AMTA believes in individual responsibility for success.
AMTA cares about building a sense of community within the association.
AMTA strives for members’ satisfaction.
3.Integrity and Ethics:
Standards
Licensing.
A well-defined scope of practice.
Professionalism.
4.Diversity:
Massage accessibility for all cultures and ethnicities.
Diversity in both the massage therapy profession and the practice of
massage.
Diverse working environments for practitioners.
Respect for different views.
5.Competency in Education:
Certification
Accreditation
Continuing education
6.Supporting the Profession:
Endorses research into the efficacy of massage.
Nurture the profession.
Safe touch for consumers.
Safe working environments for AMTA members
7.Organizational Effectiveness:
Leadership through vision, planning and example.
Efficiency, nimbleness, flexibility and communication across the
organization.
Honor and respect for members, volunteers and staff.