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Mission of the AMTA Arizona Chapter

AMTA Arizona Chapter is a supportive organization that provides members with opportunities and resources for professional growth. Professionalism is advanced through the promotion of professional standards, legislative advocacy, and public awareness.

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The mission of the Arizona Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association is 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 in Arizona.

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Goals of the AMTA Arizona Chapter

• To establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance of good health

• To increase public awareness of massage therapy and the profession

• To promote high standards in providing massage therapy to the public

• To increase access to quality massage therapy for all persons

• To be an influential member of the health care community

• To be a leader and a resource for issues in the field of massage therapy including definitions, practice and education standards, legislation and regulation

• To enhance the professional development and personal growth of members

• To continue the Arizona AMTA’s growth, development, organizational effectiveness and visibility In pursuit of the above goals, the Arizona Chapter of the AMTA will be guided by the values of care and competency.

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The Arizona Chapter has over 3,000 members and growing! As a member of the National AMTA, you share the collective power of more than 93,000 other massage professionals. AMTA members get the strongest benefits package in the profession including liability insurance, top-notch education, career guidance, networking and community, research publications, and discounts on the products and services you need to be a successful massage therapist.

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Members also get the power of the Arizona Chapter, and we've got even more benefits including affordable, high-quality education, lobbyists working on your behalf to protect the massage therapy profession, and membership engagement activities.​​​​​​​

 

STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY MEETINGS

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The State Board of Massage Therapy meets the 4th Monday of the month at 9 am. The meetings are held on-line. Click here for the link to the meeting page on the State Board website.  https://massagetherapy.az.gov/board-meetings

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The governing structure of the AMTA-AZ Chapter is as follows:

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Chapter Board:

This is a group of volunteer, elected officers to fulfill the positions of President, 2 Board Members, Secretary and Financial Administrator. They act as a governing board to generate the higher-level thinking to move our profession forward in the state of Arizona.

Delegates:

This is a group of volunteer, elected representatives who review proposed Recommendations and Position Statements each year at the National Convention's Assembly of Delegates.

Committee Chairs:

 This is a group of volunteers who coordinate and delegate tasks to their assigned program volunteers. The committees include Communications, Education & Practitioner Development, Law & Legislation, and Membership Experience.