About AMTA
AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools.
- We provide our members with the strongest benefits in the massage therapy profession.
- We promote the health benefits of massage to the public, the health care community and other important groups.
- We report on the latest news about the massage profession, research, advocacy, and more.
- We advocate for the issues important to massage therapists across the country at the federal, state and local levels of government.
- We work for fair licensing of massage in all states, and actively support research.
- Your voice is heard in AMTA as we are governed by massage therapists.
- We provide a wealth of local and national networking and continuing education opportunities.
- AMTA has the Nonprofit Advantage® as the largest nonprofit association in the massage therapy profession and has been serving our community for 80 years.
- We are guided by a volunteer national Board of Directors who sets the course for the association.
Mission Statement
To serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.
Core Values
- We are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, respect and dignity.
- We are a nonprofit member-driven organization of ethical professionals.
- We embrace consistency in education.
- We endorse professional standards.
- We affirm and promote the benefits of massage therapy as validated by research.
Questions? Visit our FAQ page
About Us
Board and Committees
Find information about AMTA's member-driven leadership.
National Elections
Learn about our national elections process.
Core Documents
Learn more about AMTA through our core documents.
Position Statements
Read our official positions on issues concerning massage therapy.
Awards
Learn about chapter and national awards.
Advertising and Sponsorship
Learn about opportunities to promote your business at our events and in our publications.