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April 2026 President's Message
Michael Roberson - President -- AMTA California Chapter
Hello All!
April is a powerful month for our Chapter—full of learning, connection, and reflection. I and the Board are excited to invite you to spend Saturday, April 18, with us for a full day of education, community, and leadership at our
Virtual Education Conference and Annual Business Meeting.
To me, the Annual Business Meeting is much like New Year’s Eve. We take time to reflect on what we have accomplished and make plans for the coming year. While the meeting involves reviewing financials and other numbers, it is primarily a time to recognize our members—their milestones, anniversaries, and the accomplishments that have led to awards—and to celebrate how our massage community extends into the world around us. We will also learn the results of our elections.
We are hosting a Virtual Education Conference prior to the Annual Business Meeting this year featuring two different webinars:
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific):
Charting for Massage Therapists with Linda Nordahl (3 CE’s)
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific):
Advanced Massage Therapy: Massage for Post-Surgical Recovery with David Weintraub (3 CE’s)
Following the educational sessions, we will close out the day at 5:00 PM (Pacific) with our Annual Business Meeting, which includes awards, special recognition, and election results. I truly hope you will join us.
Register here: https://cvent.me/Eal7NP
Our Chapter has grown significantly, and we recognize that growing pains are real. As the largest Chapter, we serve a geographically, culturally, and politically diverse community in a profession heavily influenced by those very factors. We are working hard to meet our members’ needs for varied workshops, webinars, and expert teachers. We also understand the need for physical and mental connection; while virtual meetings offer convenience, we acknowledge they can lack the personal connections that is so central to our lives, passion, and work. For us to accomplish these, we need your involvement and your voice. Please, I invite you to join one of our committees, connect on any of the virtual meet up, attend a board meeting, send an email with an idea. We need to hear what you want us to accomplish for you, our profession and our community. This invitation remains open.
Until the next time …
Michael Roberson, California Chapter President
Preparing for Elections
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Preparing for Elections *
We are preparing for our elections results, and announcing opportunities to become part of our leadership team, because Together Everyone Achieves More.
Our Call for Candidates went out on February 18 and closed on Saturday, March 23.
Ballots will be sent to you on April 3 and voting will close on April 13.
Results will be presented at the Annual California Chapter Business Meeting on April 18.
DEADLINE TO VOTE:
APRIL 13, 2026
🌟 AMTA California Chapter – 2026 Award Nominations Are Open!
Do you know someone who has made a meaningful impact in the massage therapy profession?
The AMTA California Chapter is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chapter Awards, recognizing members who have gone above and beyond in service, education, advocacy, mentorship, and community outreach. These awards celebrate the individuals who help strengthen our profession and support the massage therapy community.
Let’s take the time to recognize those who inspire us and make a difference.
DEADLINE:
APRIL 10, 2026
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Chapter Meritus
An honor reserved to a member that has displayed volunteer service above and beyond the call or scope of their duties that has made a lasting impact on our community and profession.
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Government Relations Activist
Acknowledging a person(s) and to openly honor an AMTA Member who has achieved exceptional accomplishments at the chapter and/or national level in government relations and legislative activities and promote achievement(s) deserving of said recognition.
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Bill Muller Excellence in Education Award
To honor an outstanding educator in the field of massage therapy, helped raise training standards, improve teaching methods and educate massage practitioners about the importance of ethical, professional behaviors.
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Myka Hungerford Sports Massage Award
To acknowledge a member who has excelled in the area of Sports Massage, in teaching and/or in practice.
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Community Service
To acknowledge AMTA member(s) in their efforts of Community Outreach and to acknowledge their diligent volunteerism done in an altruistic manner.
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Perry PflouffeÂ
To acknowledge a member for their for long and continuous service to the Chapter and Profession.
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Certificate of Appreciation/Distinguished Service Award
To openly honor recipient(s) who have contributed to the massage profession in an outstanding manner and to acknowledge their diligent volunteerism done in an altruistic manner.
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Mentor of the Year
To acknowledge a volunteer who passionately shares their skills and talents in assisting AMTA to fulfill its mission in supporting the members, while promoting the art, science and practice of massage.
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Humanitarian/Others First Award
To openly honor a member for their volunteer work, primarily massage, done in the larger or extended community.
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New Volunteer of the Year
To openly honor an emerging volunteer in the American Massage Therapy Association and promote their achievement(s) deserving of said recognition.
AMTA-CA Chapter wants YOU to join us AT THE AMTA NATIONAL CONVENTION AND OUR Meet & Greet Breakfast Social IN DENVER, CO
AUGUST 27-29, 2026
mission Statement
The mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. The AMTA California chapter strives to advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy in a caring, professional and ethical manner in order to promote the health and welfare of humanity.
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