Special Announcement from the AMTA National Office

We want to alert you that the CT chapter has received information from  AMTA National Office about incidents involving a man soliciting massage therapists under false pretenses in Connecticut, New York City and New Jersey. This person has a history of targeting massage therapists and has recently resurfaced. We want you to use extreme caution, should this person contact you.  
 
The recent situations involved a man soliciting massage therapists by telephone to work in a spa.  One name given for the spa is ‘Azalea’. He uses the name “Steven” and has given several different last names, including Sung, Min and Yamamoto. He may claim to have found the massage therapist through AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist® locator service. However, he is not only targeting AMTA members; he may be using a variety of means to find phone numbers for massage therapists.

We have reason to believe this person could be dangerous. If you are contacted by him, please do not respond – hang up on him. It's best to let the authorities handle these matters. If you have received phone calls from him, AMTA recommends you provide the information to local police and advise them that the person has been using the same approach throughout the tri-state area.   
 
This is a reminder of the importance of personal safety for massage therapists and to trust your instincts. It's always a good idea to take the same precautions in your professional life as you do in your personal life. If you're ever in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave immediately. Don't worry about appearing rude or unprofessional. Your safety and well-being is much more important. If you're ever the victim of any wrongdoing, immediately contact your local police.      
 
Please share this message with all your colleagues. Everyone should be able to practice massage therapy in a safe and secure environment.

Scott Raymond, President
AMTA CT Chapter