About US

Our Mission

About

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the largest non-profit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools. It is the most trusted and respected name in massage therapy.

• AMTA provides 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 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.

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.