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We're In Touch
Promoting Massage Therapy Through Education and Professionalism
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A Letter from Your President
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This year marks my 20th anniversary as a Licensed Massage Therapist and a proud member of the NH Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. When I take a moment to reflect on all the opportunities there are to grow in our profession and the benefits my annual dues have presented to me, it brings a smile to my face. Being an active member has enabled me to meet so many therapists statewide, nationwide and worldwide via membership meetings, continuing education, MT Fusion events, and Regional and National Conventions. The ability to grow personally and professionally is limitless when you become involved!
More than ten years ago I began volunteering by being part of the Phone Tree group headed by Jan Wheeler. My commitment was only about 20 minutes 2-3 times a year and I was able to talk with other members throughout NH. I was hooked! So stepping into the Membership Chair position was only natural for me. I traveled to schools with massage therapy programs in NH and shared how great it is to be a member of The AMTA. That segued into holding 2 Board Member positions, and ultimately serving as President.
Over the past two years we had a theme during each chapter leadership meeting. Some of the themes were "Appreciation", "Resourcefulness", "Boundaries", and "Fun". The theme of our last meeting on November 15, 2017 was "Pride". I shared that I was proud to be a leader within our membership, to give back to my profession and to strive to make a difference. It was so rewarding to hear each of the 9 members around the table share what makes them feel proud about being a member of AMTA-NH.
For years, each President, in our own creative way, has made pleas for volunteers. Our chapter's "Benefits of Chapter Involvement" document is available for you to read in the "Call for Candidates" section of this newsletter. Our National office emailed all members on January 18 citing the "Top AMTA Member Benefits of 2017". In lieu of figuring out another way to say we need your help, I encourage you to read Lisa Angione's story about how becoming involved parlayed into a fabulous opportunity.
Your fellow chapter members would love to hear your "story". I encourage you all to share your member experience in a future newsletter.
Click here to continue reading the letter from your president.
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March 3 & 24, 2018
NE Disabled Sports is looking for volunteers. Contact Dana Roberts for more information at 603-745-9333
April 6-8, 2018
AMTA-NH Convention
Best Western
Manchester, NH
April 7, 2018
AMTA-NH MT Fusion
5:30-7:00pm
Best Western
Manchester, NH
April 8, 2018
AMTA-NH Annual Meeting and Luncheon
12:00-2:00pm
Best Western
Manchester, NH
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Chapter Board
of Directors
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Laura Wakeford
President
Financial Administrator
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Lisa Angione
Education Chair
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Angie Preisendorfer
Spring 2017-Spring 2019
K. Falwell Mens
Spring 2016-Spring 2018
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Please feel free to contact any board member or committee chairs if you wish to discuss volunteer opportunities!
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| Lisa Angione
Education Chair
AMTA-NH Convention
April 6-8, 2018
Best Western
Manchester, NH
Join fellow AMTA members and guests at the NH Chapter's Annual Event. We are offering education opportunities for single and multi-day programs. Show your support to newly-elected New Hampshire Leadership successors and scholarship winners by registering to attend our Annual Meeting and free Luncheon on, Saturday, April 8th! Come shop at our exhibit hall with fabulous offerings! Finish out your day, Saturday, April 7th, with socializing at our MT Fusion from 5:30-7:00pm! Please register to attend these FREE events.
Click here to register for the AMTA-NH Convention.
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AMTA-NH Needs YOU!!!
Vote In Our First-Ever ONLINE Elections
Deadline is February 28, 2018
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The AMTA-NH Chapter wants YOU as part of the Team!
Make new friends, have fun and make a difference by increasing awareness of our wonderful profession!
Click here to learn more about open positions, benefits to becoming an AMTA-NH Chapter volunteer and online voting.
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| AMTA Member's Volunteer Story |
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Lisa Angione
Education Chair
Hello. I am Lisa Angione. I am the new Education Committee Chair, and have been an AMTA member for five years. I have also served as the Scholarship and Membership Chairs for the past two years.
I would like to share how being a part of the AMTA-NH Chapter Leadership Team has helped evolve my personal and professional growth in the Massage Therapy Profession.
In November of 2016, I attended the AMTA-VT Chapter Education Workshop "Myofascial Scar Release for Burn Scars". Our instructor, Kate Peck, had invited several burn survivors to our workshop so that we could practice our new skills hands-on. I was excited to hear from these survivors that massage therapy has assisted greatly with their healing process.
Click here to continue reading Lisa's volunteer story.
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Welcome New AMTA-NH Members!
We Are 721 Strong!
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Lisa Angione
Membership Cha
ir
Have you ever wondered where all the
new membe
rs come from? AMTA-NH welcomed 45 new members to our Chapter between September, 2017 and January, 2018. We are 721 members strong!
The AMTA-NH Chapter Leadership would like to meet and socialize with more of our members!! - If you would like to set-up a "Meet and Greet" (or what we refer to as an "MT Fusion Event") in your area - - contact Lisa Angione at [email protected] and give me your favorite local venue, and topics of interests to chat with your fellow LMTs!!
I look forward to meeting many new faces this year! It is a pleasure to be part of such an amazing group of massage therapy practitioners!!
Click here
to see a map of our new members by county.
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2017 National Convention
House of Delegates Report
Pasadena, California
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Angie Preisendorfer
Chapter Delegate
The 2017 House of Delegates (HOD) meeting kicked off as scheduled at 1pm on Wednesday, September 13th. The meeting began with a brief welcome, pledge of allegiance and the HOD report by Jessica Ferrer. This was followed by a roll call and a very helpful tutorial on voting and the voting equipment to be used. The meeting intro also included the approval of the HOD agenda, review of procedure rules and a mock recommendation prior to hearing and voting on the actual position statement and recommendation we were there to debate and vote on.
Click here
to continue reading HOD report.
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| Government Relations Update |
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Vickie Branch
Government Relations
NH License Renewal Change
To date, 2018, there are no Senate or House Bills that have been introduced that impact our massage licensing or scope of practice. There has been confusion as to when our licenses must be renewed. Make sure you pay attention to the dates on your license renewal certificate. You will get a notice from the Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) at least 60 days before your renewal is due. If you have moved since your last renewal it is your responsibility to notify the OLC of your address change.
Human Trafficking Update
Massage therapy has increased in popularity as well as respect, evident in increased research and evidence-based practices. Unfortunately, history repeats itself as regulators continue to deal with prostitution and human trafficking. The massage profession continues to be abused by "shady characters" looking to exploit women and those less fortunate.
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AMTA-NH Is Offering $2500 In Scholarships!
Application Deadline is March 6, 2018
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Lisa Angione
Scholarship
The 2018 AMTA-NH Scholarship Program consists of four (4) awards in the amounts of $800.00, $700.00, and (2) $500.00.
If you are, or you know of a massage therapy student who is interested in receiving one of these awards, please visit the Education Page on our website nh.wp.amtamassage.org for more information.
Any questions, please contact
Lisa Angione
Scholarship Committee Chair
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Help the AMTA-NH Chapter Help You!
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Vincent Dufort
Secretary
As a massage therapist, you can be pretty much on your own as far as navigating the waters of your profession. In addition to providing the best broad-coverage liability insurance, AMTA and your local chapter is a networking machine beyond compare.
Join us and become an active part of your local chapter of AMTA, the most respected and credible name in massage therapy according to American massage consumers. This is guaranteed to give you closer access to the movers and the shakers in the industry. Your chapter works closely with the National association ensuring more clout especially in legislative, practical, research and spreading knowledge.
Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Click here to learn the benefits of Chapter involvement.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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