President's Message

Michael Roberson, President -- AMTA California Chapter

November 2026

Hello All …

Welcome to the holiday season!

November is often connected to gratitude and thankfulness, and a large part of that is due to Thanksgiving.  Now let us bring this gratitude and thankfulness into our daily lives. 

How often do you express your gratitude to your patients for choosing you as their massage therapist?  How often does a patient tell you what a difference you have made in their life?

You get to change the quality of people’s lives every day! you get to put your skills and passion into action! and you get paid for doing this! You have a lot to be thankful for! Man! I love what I get to do every day!

What about your teachers? You may have started on this path with a passion for massage therapy, but it was your teachers who helped you hone your skills and likely influenced what niche you work in.  If you can --- reach out to your teachers and let them know how you are succeeding and how they influenced your career. Teachers need encouragement as well.

Then, how about your significant other? spouse? family? friends? Anyone who supported you and gave you the encouragement to chase this path in life.  

Acknowledging those who came with you to where you are at, is more than lip service, it is recognizing the shared dedication, hard work, and the collective support that made your current success possible. Say, “Thank you!”

While on the topic of gratitude, let me express my own gratitude to Our Board, Chairs and Delegates: Becky, Mandy, Michael G, William, Tracy, Timothy, Dolly, Monica, Alisa and Taurus.  

Add to that, our support from National, Chapter Relations: Chris and Andrew, Legal: Jeff and Lisa, Government Relations: James, Christine, Jada and Martha, and all of the staff in Evanston!

AND to our VOLUNTEERS who show up at our events.  AND to our teachers who share their knowledge with us. AND to YOU, our members for giving us purpose.  Seriously, we could not have had the accomplishments within this Chapter without you.  Thank you!

Until the next time …

Michael Roberson,

California Chapter President