House of Delegates Info

THe 2009 House of Delegates convened at the AMTA National Convention in Orlando, FL in September, 2009. One Recommendation and 2 Position Statements were passed by this HOD. They are below with links to the full text. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, or if you would be interested in writing a position statement to be submitted for next year's HOD, please contact one of the MO Chapter Delegates, Janene Sun, 573-999-0451, janene@sunsportsmassage.com Jeff Rioux, 573-881-4466, riouxj@health.missouri.edu, Dale Nimmo, 417-773-2921, dale@tissueissues.net, or HODOC Chair Maureen Hoock, 314-420-1650, butmomwhy@att.net

2010 HOD Recommendations

Recommendation regarding Arizona Membership Criteria

2008 HOD Recommendations

Recommendation Regarding full-time AMTA regional field representatives for students and schools
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter

2009 HOD Position Statements:

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can aid in pain relief.

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care.

2008 HOD Position Statements:

It is the position of The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be a valuable component of a wellness program

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that newborns (especially pre-term infants) may benefit from massage therapy.

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage has been shown to aid in postoperative pain relief.

2006 Position Statement:

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that Massage Therapy can be effective for stress relief.

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