FAQs

Hopefully, these questions are representative of some of the questions that you may have in relation to the AMTA and the legislative efforts in Oklahoma by the AMTA. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at AMTAOK@yahoo.com , and we will do our best to reply to you in a timely and proper manner!

General Questions:

What is the AMTA?

What are the requirements for membership?

How can I join the AMTA?

Does the AMTA provide liability insurance?

What about medical insurance?

How is the AMTA different from other organizations?

What is the AMTA?

AMTA is a membership organization dedicated to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. For more information, visit our About AMTA section.

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What are the requirements for membership?

AMTA offers several levels of membership and prices to suit your needs. The Join AMTA section of the Web site provides a breakdown of each of these levels of membership, their prices, and the qualifications to join.

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How can I join the AMTA?

Several easy methods are available for applying for AMTA membership. You may fill out one of our online application forms and pay with your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. You may print out an application and mail it to

American Massage Therapy Association
Attn: Member Services
500 Davis Street, Suite 900
Evanston, IL 60201-4695

Or fax it to 847-864-5196.

You may also call us toll-free at 1-877-905-2700 and apply by phone, Monday through Friday, 8am-5:30pm, or you may fax your application to 847-864-1178.

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Does the AMTA provide liability insurance?

We provide professional and general liability insurance, which covers members for $2 million per incident and $6 million aggregate annually. Liability insurance is included in our Associate, Student (please note that Student members are provided with liability insurance coverage for school-sponsored and sanctioned activities while a student and professional coverage after graduation if you qualify) and Professional membership packages. To find out more about our insurance benefits, visit the liability insurance information page.

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What about medical insurance?

We also offer health, disability and other optional insurance plans. For more information on these plans, contact our insurance administrator, Marsh Affinity Group Services, a service of Seabury & Smith, at 800-503-9230. They will be able to answer any questions you have about any of our insurance plans.

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How is the AMTA different from other organizations?

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.

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