For Immediate Release Ruth Werner to Deliver Keynote at AFMTE’s First-Ever Virtual Conference TUCSON, AZ — April 19, 2021 — The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) today announced Ruth Werner, BCTMB, will deliver the Keynote address at its first-ever virtual Educational Congress, held this year online July 16 & 17. Werner is a highly…
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For Immediate Release Free Live Webinar: Resources for Educators Online Webinar—November 6, 2020—The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) and the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) announced they will co-host a free live webinar on Resources for Educators. During the webinar, both organizations will showcase educational resources for massage therapy educators and students. Four talented longtime…
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NEWS RELEASE For information contact: Naomi Oliviae, PhD, naomi@afmte.org August 10, 2020—For Immediate Release AFMTE Announces 2020 Election Results The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) announces that all members of the 2020 slate have been acclaimed on either the Board of Directors (BOD) or the Leadership Development Committee (LDC). The Board slate includes Sandy…
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NEWS RELEASE For information contact: Naomi Oliviae, PhD, naomi@afmte.org July 20, 2020—For Immediate Release AFMTE Releases “COVID-19 Related Recommendations for Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educators” Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) has released a new set of recommendations for massage therapy and bodywork educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. These recommendations, compiled by a Task Force…
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NEWS RELEASE For information contact: Deanna Sylvester, deanna@afmte.org June 1, 2020—For Immediate Release AFMTE Changes the Name of the Educator Certification Credential Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) is announcing a change in the name of its certified educator credential. It will now be known simply as Certified Massage and Bodywork Educator (CMBE). Due to…
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Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) is excited to announce that Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) will sponsor $100 of the CETMB application fee for any educator who is an ABMP member. This offer demonstrates the commitment to excellence in massage education shared by ABMP and AFMTE. It will be available to the first 50 ABMP members who apply for the Certified Educator of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (CETMB) credential. The CETMB credential is unlike any other certification in our field.
(Fort Pierce, Florida – November 3, 2014) – As a representative of the community of continuing education (CE) providers, and schools that sponsor CE at their institutions, the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) has maintained a position that there needs to be a single national-level approval process for CE providers and courses. A decision…
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Statement of Coalition of National Massage Therapy Organizations “We believe that the efforts of work group members have resulted in an extraordinary, ground-breaking body of work. Their Blueprint, and the underlying process described in the report, gains strength from its intellectual integrity and independence.” The “Coalition of National Massage Therapy Organizations” comprises seven organizations…
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The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education has completed the formative work on the Core Competencies for Massage Therapy Teachers, and is pleased to present a final draft of the document to the massage therapy profession for review and comment. The development of this document represents Phase One of the Alliance’s National Teacher Education Standards Project…
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June 15, 2012 The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) Conference focused on creating an atmosphere of collaboration, respect and mutual support. The conference theme was “Deepening Connections in the Massage Education Community.” Keynote Speaker Benny Vaughn’s inspirational opening reminded us that a society is judged by how it educates its young and that…
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Moving into the new year, the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education announces two important changes in the organization’s leadership: It is with the utmost appreciation and gratitude that we bid farewell to our Executive Director, Rick Rosen, MA. LMBT. He is stepping down from this position to bring his full…
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The Board of Directors of the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care (ACCAHC) voted unanimously at its recent meeting to approve the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education to serve on their on their core council of colleges and schools as the representative of the massage therapy profession. ACCAHC consists of accrediting agencies, certification…
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Representatives of the seven primary organizations that comprise the massage therapy profession gathered on September 13-14 for a Leadership Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose of the meeting was twofold: to identify the most significant challenges and limitations that currently exist in this field, and to begin the process of developing and implementing solutions…
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Exactly two years ago, the start of a bold new venture was announced that would change the landscape of the massage therapy field. The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education was formed to serve as the voice, advocate and resource for the community of massage schools and educators. Like other groups within the massage therapy field,…
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The Alliance held its second Annual Conference in beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina on August 18-20. It was an enthusiastic and collaborative event attended by 125 participants from all facets of the massage education sector, including school directors, teachers, continuing education providers, and leaders of stakeholder organizations. This represented a 50% increase…
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The rich historical tapestry of Charleston, South Carolina will provide the backdrop for the second Annual Conference of Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, to be held at the Charleston Marriott Hotel on August 18-20, 2011. With a theme of Bringing Teaching to the Next Level, the Conference will be highlighting one of this organization’s primary…
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On August 18-20, The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education will be holding its 2011 Annual Conference in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. The theme for this meeting is Bringing Teaching to the Next Level, which is intended to highlight the Alliance’s work on its National Teacher Education Standards Project. The educational program includes workshops to meet…
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On August 18-20, The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education will be holding its 2011 Annual Conference in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. The theme for this meeting is Bringing Teaching to the Next Level, which is intended to highlight the Alliance’s work on its National Teacher Education Standards Project. The educational program includes workshops to meet…
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The Alliance has published a new 16-page booklet that features a complete description of the new membership and dues structure, with a focus on the Gold Level Membership Program. This premiere suite of benefits provides significant savings on important services for massage therapy schools, teachers and continuing education providers. The booklet also provides complete descriptions…
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The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education announces the launch of two new programs that will provide important benefits and services to the education community. Both programs based on the Alliance website, and are available to members and non-members alike. The Alliance Career Center is an online recruitment resource for massage therapy schools that are seeking…
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