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Welcome to our updated website!

This Chapter is dedicated to providing continuing education, social mixers, volunteering, and networking opportunities for massage therapists, educators, and enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to expand your skills, connect with like-minded individuals, or delve deeper into educational interests, this is the place for you.

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.

President’s Message

March 2026

Hello Colleagues!

Next month, we will be hosting a Virtual Education Conference, followed by our Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, April 18.

This year, we made the decision to shift to a virtual format due to the rising costs associated with holding an in‑person conference. Expenses such as hotel space, food and beverage minimums, additional service fees, speaker costs, and historically low attendance numbers made an in‑person event financially impractical for the Chapter.

Our 1‑day Virtual Educational Conference will feature two webinars. Participants may register for both sessions for the best value or choose to attend just one. The day will conclude with our Annual Business Meeting, including the announcement of our Election Results.

Finally, WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! You have to go check it out at

www.amta-ca.org

Much gratitude to Tracy Albuera and TEAM for setting up our new website. This is the best place to be in the know of what is happening within our Chapter. You will be able to meet your Chapter Board and Leaders, Calendar, Our Events, Photo Gallery, Government Relations Updates, Resources, and Our Code of Ethics. Make it a habit to check it out often. FOMO is real … and you do not want to miss out on what ishappening next.

Until the next time …

Michael Roberson

California Chapter President

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

As part of our Annual Business Meeting, we want to recognize our members who have gone above and beyond in service to our profession, members, and community. We are asking for your help in recognizing these members. To Nominate a member for any of these awards, please make use of the nomination form.

Nominations must be received by Friday, April 3.

Our Chapter has made use of the following awards and recognition:

  • 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.

    It goes out to that person who over the past year has performed in an outstanding manner

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Myka Hungerford Sports Massage Award

    To acknowledge a member who has excelled in the area of Sports Massage, in teaching and/or in practice.

  • Community Service

    To acknowledge AMTA member(s) in their efforts of Community Outreach and to acknowledge their diligent volunteerism done in an altruistic manner.

  • Perry Pflouffe 

    To acknowledge a member for their for long and continuous service to the Chapter and Profession.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Humanitarian/Others First Award

    To openly honor a member for their volunteer work, primarily massage, done in the larger or extended community.

  • 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.

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