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  • Sports Massage Spring 2012 Update

    Sunday, April 1, 2012

    2012 Sports Massage Opportunities Pewaukee Triathlon Sunday, July 8, 2012 Pewaukee Lakefront Beach AMTA-WI Contact: Dave Gerow at 414.587.6219 or dgerow@choiceonemail.com World Kayak Championships 2012 July 10–15, 2012 Wausau, Wisconsin AMTA-WI Contact: Ronnie Artero Frederick 414.324.6258 or rjartero@gmail.com Tour of...

  • Volunteer Opportunities Abound

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Volunteer Opportunities Abound by Kay Peterson, LMT The AMTA-WI Chapter currently has openings in a few committees for interested and dedicated volunteers. We currently have an excellent volunteer force; every person who is currently volunteering can give you reasons why it helps fill their lives and their hearts. Call us, email us or write us, we are...

  • Six Ideas for Boosting Clientele

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Six Ideas for Boosting Clientele By Mya Rowe, LMT, NCTMB Are you starting a new massage therapy business, and are looking for some marketing ideas? Do you have an existing business, but you’ve been in a little slump? Whether you are a new therapist, or a seasoned vet, sometimes we need to give our marketing a little boost from time to time. I would like...

  • Build Your Practice Through Outreach Spring 2012 Update

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Outreach by Amy Lempicki-McLoughlin, LMT Build Your Practice Through Outreach remains in full force! In 2011, AMTA WI members took the initiative and raised money for four different projects throughout the state. Our goal for 2012 is to support our members in hosting at least 10 different Wisconsin based events! We can’t do this without YOU, so...

  • Scholarship Essay Winners 2012

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Scholarship Question Where do I see the massage therapy profession in 10 years? First Place By Beryl Marrazino LMT I hope to see the profession as having the ability to produce better, more qualified graduates. As a newly licensed massage professional who had worked in the physical therapy field I see great differences between the anatomy teachings...

  • Sports Massage Spring 2012 Update

    Wednesday, March 28, 2012

    Sports Massage by Ronnie Artero Frederick, LMT The January Member e-blast, which mentioned our participation at the Great Lakes Multi-Sport Expo, resulted in two more members to the team. We have approx. 15 members to date. The following events will be available for anyone interested in volunteering. Scenic Shore 150 - July 21 in Manitowoc, WI...

  • New NCBTMB Credential by 2013

    Friday, March 16, 2012

    Beginning with the first quarter of 2013, NCBTMB will introduce a Board Certification credential, phasing out the current National Certification credential. The new credential— by including additional education, hands-on experience and a background check— will ensure that therapists achieving this credential will have the proper foundation to better serve...

  • AMTA Expresses Concerns on FSMTB Proposal

    Thursday, March 15, 2012

    The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) wants all massage therapists to be aware of a recent proposal by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) for a program on renewal of massage therapy licenses and certifications. If implemented, it could have significant effects on massage therapy practice, the nature of continuing education and...