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Welcome to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Colorado Chapter Web Site The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) company representing more than 58,000 massage therapists nationwide. Our Colorado Chapter proudly supports over 1,500 members practicing in the State of Colorado. Our Chapter provides: exceptional continuing education opportunities three times each year, encourages networking and social opportunities, fosters an awareness of legislative changes and requirements within our profession and strives to educate our communities about the benefits of receiving skilled massage. Please feel free to contact any of our Chapter Board members; we'd love to meet you. The
mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve
AMTA members What's New Summer Education and Chapter Meeting: Mark your calendars for July 18 and 19 for an amazing weekend at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge. We are honored to offer you this exceptional summer education opportunity: Facilitated
Stretching: A Baker's Dozen ESMT Opportunity: Do you have a passion for sports massage? Would you like to make extra money this summer, and possible gain new regular clients in the process? Well, the AMTA CO Chapter Event Sports Massage Team Director has a deal for you! The team is looking for a few more qualified therapists to work Day 1 of The Great-West MS 150 bike event on Saturday, June 27, in Fort Collins. Therapists typically earn up to $300 that day (including tips and after donating to the charity and the chapter). The cost is $50 to join as a new member of the team (this includes a t-shirt and name tag) and $35 as a renewing-member. Please plan to arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to help put up the tents and set up. You will work from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. and then help take down the tents. A full day…and a worthwhile day! Please contact Maureen Moon, the Team Director, via e-mail or at (303) 443-8213, or go to the ESMT |
Chapter Pin Contest: We have a winner! Congratulations to Janine Marshall who submitted the selected design. As the grand prize winner, Janine will receive one-year paid AMTA membership. We also thank and congratulate Veronica Mondragon and Maletza LaBoy who submitted the runner-up designs. Thanks to all who participated.
Election: The results are in . . . please welcome back to your Colorado AMTA Board of Directors:
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Deborah Hatch - 1st VP, | ||
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Kathryn Stewart - 3rd VP, and | ||
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Hailey Strampel - Treasurer | ||
We also extend our congratulations to 2009 Chapter Award Recipients:
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Kristine Marsh - Meritorious Award | ||
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Argell Miller - Humanitarian Award | ||
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Chanda Hinton - Special Recognition | ||
New Director of Education: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Chatterley to the position of Director of Education. Kim has previously served on the education committee and brings a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and commitment to providing exception education for the members of the AMTA-CO Chapter. She is looking forward to working closely with Charna Rosenholtz and fellow education committee members as she transitions into the position.
State Registration: Provisional massage therapy registrations ends on June 30. If you have not received your permanent registration card and applied prior to March 31, contact DORA at (303) 894-7855, or (800) 886-7675. Applications are taking approximately 4 weeks to process once the fingerprints are delivered to CBI. Currently 8800 therapists are registered with the state. For more information, call Kathryn Stewart at 303-425-7298.
Marketing tips: Summer is the perfect time to participate in some of the outdoor events being held across Colorado. Sponsorships for local walks/runs or cycling events may be less expensive than you think. Often events are looking for nominal certificates that they can add to the "gift bag" that their participants receive. Dollar(s) off certificates are well received but you could also consider a percentage of the massage that would go to the event charity (note: they are supporting the event, so you can assume they support the cause.) This is also a great opportunity for value added incentives: complimentary foot reflexology with massage, etc. Be creative and always customize to your audience.
It is time to start thinking about your holiday gift certificate opportunities.
Companies will be looking for ways to recognize their employees, and
massage certificates are a wonderful choice. So, a couple of tips:
| 1. | Start now to establish relationships with local employers; don't wait until November or December. People tend to purchase from people they know and trust. | ||
| 2. | Offer them something to help their employees. (i.e., an article on nutrition for the company newsletter, a lunchtime class highlighting the benefits of stretching and focused breathing in the workplace, and so on). Be creative, use your expertise and have fun. | ||
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