AMTA FL Chapter Newsletter 
Spring  2017
Letter From The Board Of Directors
AMTA President
Karen Roth
President/Financial Advisor

Dear Members,

Well, another year has come and gone.

We have a new board with new guidelines and all kinds of exciting things to look forward too.

As a reminder please keep checking the AMTA Florida website. There you will find the most current up to date information on legislative issues, upcoming educational seminars, our national convention in Pasadena, California and let's not forget our Massage Awareness Week. 

I know in today's world we all have choices. I just want to say, personally, thank you for choosing AMTA. I look forward seeing and meeting all you Florida members at our events. So please introduce yourself to me. I would love to meet you!

Sincerely,
Karen Roth
Karen Roth
AMTA FL Chapter President/ Financial Advisor



In This Issue
Upcoming Events
March 11 & 12, 2017
Joe Muscolino
Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy for the Thoracic Spine and back

April 29 & 30, 2017
D'Ambrogio Institute
Introduction to Lymphatic Blancing

May 2017 TBA

June 10 & 11, 2017
Barral Institute
Introduction to Visceral Manipulation

July 15 & 16, 2017
Mike McGillicuddy
Sports Massage

August 19 & 29, 2017
D'Ambrogio Institute
Introduction to Total Body Balancing

For More Information check out our Education Page

Legislative Update

Greetings from the Legislative Team!

Our 2017 Annual Meeting was January 21st and elections were held.

Stephanie Simpson
Secretary




 
Tallahassee is buzzing with potential changes to PIP and implementation of Mandatory Bodily Injury and Worker's Compensation as well as implementation of the Florida Constitution Amendment 2.  For details, visit the Legislative Update link here:
The next Florida Board of Massage meeting is scheduled April 20-21, 2017.  The location has yet to be determined.
If ever I could be of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Simpson
Secretary/Legislative Affairs
941-237-1020
Education
Lia Baker
Board Member

Dear Members,
We enjoyed a fabulous education event with our annual meeting . The instructors, Pete Whitridge and Stacy Nevelus, were outstanding. 
Our next class is on March 11-12, 2017, Clinical Orthopedic Manual Techniques for the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage. Joe Muscolino is coming from Connecticut to teach this precise and valuable work in Hollywood, FL. This course offers an unbelievable discount to our members and non-members. 

As usual non-members receive a one year membership with full benefits included with their class registration. Members tell your friends to take advantage of this amazing benefit.  See the national website for all of your member
 benefits: 
https://www.amtamassage.org/benefits/index.htmWatch our  website  and  Facebook  page for information on upcoming classes.

I look forward to seeing you through the year.

Thank you all for the opportunity to serve.
Lia Baker
Lia Baker
AMTA Florida Chapter Board Member
 
Go to our Education Homepage for details of this and other upcoming events or register for March's class.





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Meet the Board
  
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AMTA President
President  
KarenRoth 
[email protected]
Board Member
Lia Baker
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Jennifer Washington 2nd Vice President
Board Member
Jen Washington [email protected]
Secretary
Stephanie Simpson [email protected]
AMTA President
Financial Advisor
Karen Roth
[email protected]

Jessica Sward Membership Chair
Jean Pierre DeBarros
Jean-Pierre DeBarros
Massage Awareness