Pollyanna on the LOOSE!!

Hello AMTA-IN Chapter Members!

Looking to the Future

As bad as COVID is and was. I believe it gave us an opportunity to try new ways of doing things that we might never have thought to try before. Think of the technological advances we made in an effort to keep our kids attending school! Who would have thought we could have meetings with several different people thousands of miles apart.

Some people in my life call me Pollyanna because I always try to see the good in every situation. I guess if I can find something good from COVID I can find something good in anything.

AMTA Indiana has been going through a rough patch for a few years, but so has everyone else! I truly believe we can find something good out of all that we have been through. We can find new ways to do things, new ways to communicate, new ways to have fun, and new ways to learn.

The 2023 AMTA Indiana State Conference will bring in some classes that you have requested in surveys, but we will still have time for fun! Saturday evening we will celebrate AMTA's 80th Anniversary with cake and icecream and plenty of games. We would love you to join us for the education and the fun! If you are interested, we would love to have you as part of the team that does all of the things that make things like education events possible. No matter your skill level, interests,or available time we have a place for you in our team.

Don't forget to place your vote for your new board. The ballots came out today! We also need volunteers for the newsletter and the volunteer team leader as well as a few others. Let me know if you are interested. As a volunteer you can run for the board in the future!! Join the FUN!!

I look forward to seeing some old friends and meeting new ones at this education.

Terri Brandt, FA

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Check out the upcoming education and

the AMTA 80th Anniversary Celebration

We will have amazing education in just 2 weeks! We are offering 3 different cupping classes as well as Visceral Manipulation, Accupressure and a Zero Balancing class. All of this takes place on March 24-26, 2023.

On Saturday night March 25th Massage Envy is helping us celebrate AMTA's 80th Anniversary! From 7:30 to 9:00pm we will have cupcakes, a make your own Sundae bar, popcorn, pop and water. As well as games and give aways courtesy of Massage Envy. There is also be a slide show of pictures new and old. All of this takes place in the Gallery at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Make it good time and stay at the Hilton Saturday night!!

You can register Here for education or just the party on Saturday night!

Indiana Massage Therapy Legislation

Current Indiana Law

Persons engaged in massage therapy for compensation must be licensed by the state board
Must include massage number on all advertising
Must display massage credentials in practice
Must carry insurance. Malpractice minimum $2/$6 million
Must have completed 625 Hours of Massage Schooling

On July 13th, 2022, all Indiana Massage Therapists transitioned to Licensed Massage Therapists. This happened automatically. Review and update your personal contact information with the Indiana State Professional Licensing Agency to stay the most up to date.

If you have questions about the rules, you can attend PLA board meetings or write us and we will forward comments to the AMTA-Indiana lobbyist. Send your comments to gr@amtaindiana.org.

Volunteerism is a great way to network and help create the community that you need to thrive. Respond to this email if you are interested in volunteering. No experience required!