For the AMTA Massage Therapist...
IN THE NEWS:
AMTA National Convention: September 22-25, 2010
Position Statements to be heard by the House of Delegates. More info here.
Current Edition of the AMTA CT Chapter Newsletter: Summer 2010
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS! [check them out here]
SPECIAL SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT from AMTA National ** Please read
Got ideas for the Ethics Column in the Newsletter? Send there to Christiana here.
 A Letter From The President
I cannot believe that summer is upon us. As I sit to write this, I can hear the birds welcoming this beautiful May morning. Summer is the time of light, and the future of massage therapy has never looked brighter. AMTA massage therapists are the trusted leaders in the field of massage therapy and we continue to strive to be the best therapists in the profession.
The look of the AMTA is beginning to change. With the guidance of many volunteers and members, the AMTA has just completed the rebranding process to create an image that stands out in members’ and prospective members’ minds. Members desired softer colors and a more soothing look, in line with the calming effect of massage therapy. As a result, AMTA’s new image has a more unified, contemporary look with a direct message about what we specifically offer massage therapists, students and massage schools, while retaining AMTA’s strong history. (We will be incorporating this new look into our website and newsletter in the near future -- Marilyn, Web Manager)
I have also had the opportunity to sit on National committees that are creating a new vision for the AMTA that will be unveiled in the near future. We are beginning to highlight public awareness around the efficacy of massage and how it is essential for wellness and regular healthcare. We are also building more opportunities for professional members to support them in their practice and for students in the schools to help learn and network. The future of the AMTA is so bright, you gotta wear shades!
At the end of the last chapter meeting, I was approached by quite a few members who wanted to know where I had gotten my moment of reflection that I read at the start of the meeting and I want to share it with you. It is a quote by Marianne Williamson called “Our Greatest Fear”.
Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some; it is in everyone. And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
I hope that everyone enjoys the long days and the warm nights of summer in New England. This is the perfect time to sit back, relax and rejuvenate the soul.
See you in July!
Scott
Social Networking & AMTA
“Social networking allows AMTA to connect even more with our members and those interested in massage therapy in a relevant and accessible way,” says AMTA President Judy Stahl. “Members who are interested in having a more extensive and immediate voice on national massage issues will be able to dialog with the community on important topics. It’s a way to be a more active part of AMTA and the greater massage therapy community. .."
Click on any of the networks below to link with the AMTA.
See the AMTA National website's Massage Info Center!
http://www.amtamassage.org/infocenter/
National AMTA Promotion: Refer a Friend
Let AMTA pay your professional dues!
http://www.amtamassage.org/forms/
referafriend.html
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 Welcome to the web site of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association! On this site you will find many resources for your massage therapy practice including: calendars of Chapter activities, opportunities for continuing education classes (NCBTMB approved provider), information about the many committees and projects of this Chapter and for the wider community, and much more. Feel free to share this web site with your potential clients, as it is also a resource for exploring the benefits of massage and the importance of finding an AMTA Massage Therapist.. Please explore this site by clicking on the "Navigate the Site..." link to your upper right. Enjoy!
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welcome...
to the American Massage Therapy Association - CT Chapter web site.
If you're a massage therapist or student, please click on the menu above to find the section of the web site of interest to you.
If you are someone who is interested in receiving massage, or who would like to know more about therapeutic massage and bodywork, or would like to find an AMTA massage therapist, please visit the right-hand column of this page to get a start.
Chapter All-Event Calendar
[Click on event name for info]
AMTA CT Chapter Calendar
[A printable calendar at a glance]
| For the Public...
If you are new to receiving massage and bodywork, and would like to learn more about the benefits and the types of bodywork available, this is the place to start.
Please look through the pages listed below, as well as the other pages of this web site to learn about massage, and the importance of locating and AMTA massage therapist. You can also learn how massage therapists are in your community helping people in many ways!
Research has shown that therapeutic massage brings many benefits. Click here to learn more.
RESEARCH CONFIRMS MASSAGE THERAPY ENHANCES HEALTH
What do back pain, stress and breast cancer have in common?
Recent research shows that massage therapy provides relief for people suffering
from each of these conditions and that it is an effective complement to medical
care.
Consumers have long suspected that massage helps promote a healthy and balanced
lifestyle. As more research demonstrates the effectiveness of massage therapy
for helping to treat common ailments like low back pain, more consumers are
seeking massage to improve their overall wellness and health. [read more]
Interested in becoming a licensed massage therapist? Here's the page.
Browse this page to find information on a number of different aspects of massage therapy.
Find an AMTA Massage Therapist
Make sure when you make an appointment to receive a massage, that you're getting the mostly highly trained and certified licensed massage therapist. The American Massage Therapy Association has made it easy for you to find an AMTA-trained, nationally board certified massage therapist in your area through the National Locator service. Click on the magnifying glass to find the right massage therapist!
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