AMTA Member Benefits
Professional Credibility AMTA promotes awareness of profession You are provided with liability insurance You are eligible to vote in all elections You may serve as an elected National or Chapter officer You may enroll in AMTA's Find A Massage Therapist national locator service You have a choice of optional insurance plans AMTA Standards & Code of Ethics Legislative advocacy Membership certificate and card You receive a Professional membership pin Use of AMTA Professional member logo You may serve as a committee member
 Broadest Liability Coverage
AMTA has the most comprehensive liability insurance available, so you can practice confidently knowing that we've got you covered.
- Learn More About AMTA's Insurance
When you need us, we'll be there for you. - Optional Insurance at Reasonable Rates
- AMTA also offers quality optional insurance programs at competitive premiums.
Education and Community
Staying up to date on the latest modalities, techniques and required content is vital to your continued success. AMTA makes it easy to connect with peers and clients while updating your skills and knowledge. Learn and network both on-site and online.
- Local Chapter Membership & Participation
- Get involved in your chapter for local education, networking and volunteer opportunities. Make connections on a local level and take advantage of numerous volunteer and leadership positions.
- Volunteer Connections
- Review this section often for numerous volunteer opportunities in your area! Have a direct impact on your community and make lasting connections while promoting the power of massage therapy at everything from charity walks to local wellness fairs.
- Special Rates on More Than 30 Online Education Courses
Choose from a diverse selection of interactive courses on business issues, ethics and modalities developed by leaders in the profession. Earn continuing education credits without even leaving your home or office. - Discounts to the AMTA National Convention—The Industry’s Premier Event
- Join thousands of massage therapists for four days of hands-on and practical education, countless networking opportunities and the latest breakthroughs and products in massage therapy. Earn 20+ continuing education hours.
- AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week®
- Participate in this special week to share your expertise with the public and raise awareness about massage therapy—your profession. Last year, AMTA media relations efforts placed massage therapy and AMTA members in front of consumers more than 100 million times!
- Massage Therapy Journal
This quarterly publication gives you the information you need to stay competitive in the massage therapy profession. From marketing resources to self-care practices to information on work environments, Massage Therapy Journal is the resource that will keep you up-to-date and at the top of your game. - Hands On
- AMTA's monthly, all-member newsletter is designed to bring you timely news, updates and opportunities to ensure you are getting the most value from your membership--delivered right to your inbox!
- Massage Information Center
- Looking for specific massage therapy practice information? Contact AMTA staff for customized research services on massage therapy topics.
- Education Calendar
- Presenting a continuing education course? Post your opportunity on the AMTA calendar. Getting the word out about your event is as easy as inputting the date, title of the course and location.
- Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
- Get involved and give back when you help shape the future of your association—and your local community—by sitting on a committee, becoming a chapter officer or holding a national volunteer position.
- Social Networking
- AMTA's social networking opportunities help you stay on top of news in the association, keep up with trends in the profession and connect with colleagues. Join the conversation on Facebook,LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Practice Management
Do you have aspirations of starting your own practice? Or, are you looking to take an already established business to new heights? AMTA membership equips you with tools and resources you need to help grow your practice and stand out from the competition.
- Promote Your Practice in AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist® National Locator Service
- Listing your practice on AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist® (FAMT) National Locator Service will significantly broaden your outreach to potential clients. In 2009, more than 700,000 searches were conducted for AMTA members through this robust online service!
- Massage Profession Research Report
- AMTA's in-depth research reports get to the heart of trends driving both the massage therapy profession and consumer use of massage therapy—giving members the information they need to make decisions about their practice, career options and how they market their services.
- AMTA Job Bank: Free Resume and Position Posting
Post your resume at no charge to gain access to potential employers across a variety of workplace environments—massage franchises, health care settings, spas, clinics, schools and more. Use the free resume-bulider to get your search process started. Or, as an employer, list your open position for free and browse resumes of qualified AMTA member massage therapists. - Create Your Own Free Website
- Attract more clients and boost your credibility with your own free website from AMTA.
- Career Guidance
- For established professionals looking to make a change in direction or for students who want to jump start their career, AMTA’s Career Guidance resources are filled with tips to grow and build your practice or just get started on the right foot. Schools, share this information with your students to help them get started on the right track.
- AMTA's Marketing Tools
Access resources, templates and ideas to market your practice and massage therapy services, as well as educate consumers about the benefits of massage therapy. - Display the AMTA Member Logo
- Download the AMTA member logo for use on your website, business cards and other printed and electronic promotional materials. Displaying your AMTA membership logo helps you build credibility within the profession!
- Free Subscriptions to E-touch
Have your own designed and informative e-newsletter to send to your clients and prospects!Offer them a free subscription to AMTA's E-touch, our consumer massage e-newsletter, and watch your business grow! - The Business of Massage
The second edition of this popular book is a life-long resource for practitioners. Learn everything you need to know about establishing a practice and expanding your success into a long, prosperous career. Teachers, use this book in your classes to start your students on the right path!
Discounted Products and Career Services
Wherever you are on your career path—established in your own practice, working in a spa or in another setting—you'll need to be prepared. From products to equipment and marketing materials, AMTA offers you more for less.
- Online Store – Massage Warehouse
AMTA has partnered with Massage Warehouse to provide you with the largest online selection of quality massage therapy products. AMTA members receive a discount up to 15% on Massage Warehouse products. - Create Your Own Free Website
- Attract more clients and boost your credibility with your own free website from AMTA.
- Vistaprint
- This new member benefit gives you exclusive access to 500 premium business cards for just $5—and a 30 percent discount on purchases across the entire website!
- TheGiftCardCafe.com
- Easily add instant gift certificates to your website and offer time-limited special discounts similar to Groupon
- Pre-Paid Legal Services and Identity Theft Shield
- A Pre-Paid Legal membership provides "pre-paid" access to quality lawyers nationwide for a variety of common legal needs for $15.95 a month.
- AMTA’s Platinum Plus® MasterCard® WorldPoints® credit card
- New look for AMTA’s Platinum Plus® MasterCard® WorldPoints® credit card
- T-Mobile Savings
- T-Mobile and AMTA have partnered together to bring AMTA members access to exclusive offers on wireless mobile service and equipment that you won’t find in retail stores.
- Free Online Classified Posting
- Looking to give your new or gently used massage equipment a new life? Post your products to our online classifieds.
- Credit Card Processing Assistance
Let AMTA take the headache out of payment processing. Discounted rates on credit card processing are available to AMTA members. - Online Appointment Scheduling
- AMTA members have access to special discounts and trial offers through Appointment-Plus online scheduling software.
- 24/7 Live Receptionist
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