California Currents
July 2022
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I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for those of you that helped make this year’s California Conference a success. We appreciate the feedback that was given, and we are listening!
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The California Chapter’s Annual Massage & Bodywork Educational Conference was held virtually, again, this year. Over 3 days, the Chapter offered over 20 hours of continuing education, plus an additional 9 hours of enrichment workshops.
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Bonni and Karl, Thank You! |
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Thank you to Bonni Kelley and Karl Cramer-Reid for your service as our Board Member and Secretary. You both have made a difference with your volunteer service to our community. Great success to you both! |
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Introducing Your California Chapter Board |
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In April, California Chapter members voted on candidates for several open positions. Click below to read more about these newly elected and continuing Board Members.
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Give Back to Your Massage Community, Become a Mentor |
Are you looking for ways to give back to the massage therapy community? Consider becoming an AMTA Mentor and lend your expertise to recent graduates or those looking to make a career change. Learn how you can become a mentor:
How Do I Apply? Where Can I Find More Information?
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2022 AMTA National Convention |
Earn up to a year’s worth of the highest quality CE
The AMTA 2022 National Convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio August 25-27. Reconnect with your massage therapy community, hear from inspiring speakers and get hands-on training in new techniques. Save your spot now to ensure your first choice of sessions.
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Submit Your Comments on the Interstate Massage Therapy Compact |
Since the summer of 2021, AMTA has been working with the Council of State Governments (CSG) and FSMTB as part of the Technical Advisory Group to help guide the direction of drafting the language of the Interstate Compact. We are pleased to announce that on June 8th, the draft language was made available for review and public comment.
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Have you ever made use of “National Day/Month Calendars”? and where do those come from? These Recognition, Celebration, Awareness months could offer you a boost in your business. For example, one of the recognitions for June is “National Migraine and Headache Month”. Having pamphlets, infographics, or taking continuing education courses to be more aware of how massage can make a difference.
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Research and Massage Therapy Foundation |
Explore our research roundup highlighting some of these studies which reached millions of consumers across the country this week:
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Community Outreach Opportunities |
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See below for worthy causes in your region in which to donate your professional time and experience while promoting the massage industry. For more information, click the email or link provided next to each event.
Best Buddies Hearst Castle Challenge, Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio (Marin County), October 15. Email: Cynthia Sykes (MA)
MS Bay to Bay, San Diego, October 15-16 – (Still confirming this event.)
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Do you have an interest story? What to know more about a technique?, modality?, speaker?, or have a story you want to share? Send your suggestions to editor@amta-ca.org, and you may see it as a featured article in an upcoming issue of the California Currents.
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