It’s never too early to start planning! Last year, my schedule during NMTAW was completely booked, most likely, due to the promotion I ran during the month leading up to NMTAW.

I posted signs at my office and around the area that 15% of all massage proceeds received during the week of NMTAW would be donated to The Chanda Plan Foundation to help fund the Medicaid pilot program starting in 2012. The pilot program will allow participants in the program with spinal cord injuries that live in Denver to have massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture as covered services.

This year, I would love to see more AMTA members participate in a similar fundraising event during NMTAW. Proceeds could be used to benefit a local non-profit organization, or the Massage Foundation to help fund massage research nationally. Please contact me at vacationwithin@yahoo.com with any questions, ideas, or plans you have for NMTAW.