Hello from your friendly Government Relations Chair! Even as COVID-19 was still being addressed, the state legislature was meeting and both myself and our lobbyist were kept active in responding to member questions/concerns and addressing bills that impact the massage industry. In summary: HB6657: An Act Concerning
Read more →Hi members! We have some clarification from DPH, so here it goes: Other than indoor facemasks/face coverings for non-vaccinated people (‘vaccinated’ means at least 2 weeks post-J&J shot or second Pfizer/Moderna shots), May 19th lifts the COVID-based restrictions. What does this mean specifically for massage therapists in
Read more →We are pleased to announce this year’s election results. First of all we thank Melissa Glassman for her service as the Online Elections Coordinator. Board Positions – 2 year terms 2021-2023 Board Member – Jodi Wolf Financial Administrator – Yvette Law 2021 Board of Directors, Chairs
Read more →Tama is a massage therapist who has been goal-oriented and singularly focused on achieving that goal. Since the time she graduated from massage school, she focused on education and techniques that would help her to achieve her goal, including myofascial release, cupping, kinesiotaping, orthopedic massage, Graston(R) techniques,
Read more →Nikki Arel is a “Power-House” and a valuable asset to the Connecticut Chapter and AMTA. She started her AMTA journey over 15 years ago, after graduating from The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). If you have been to a chapter meeting or event, chances are you
Read more →Meritorious is the highest award of the chapter that is decided by a committee to recognize someone that has gone above and beyond the call of duty to promote the AMTA and CT chapter, massage therapy, and the profession in general. The chapter is honored to announce Becca
Read more →Hello, Members! This is just a quick update from your friendly Government Relations Chair. Announced on Monday, 15 March 2021, Governor Lamont is accelerating the vaccine roll-out in Connecticut. THIS Friday, 19 March, will open the 45-54 age group cohort. The anticipated opening for the 16-44 age
Read more →Hello Members. Please see below for an update from Governor Lamont (Connecticut), and the Department of Public Health relative to vaccination prioritization. The information was released today, Monday, February 22, 2021. Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines will be AGE-BASED going forward (except with respect to educators). Beginning March
Read more →The Assembly of Delegates (AOD) is going to be virtual again this year and the AOD is accepting submissions for both Proposed Ideas for Position Statements (PIPS) and Discussion Topics (DT). Any member may submit a DT or PIPS, but there are some deadlines to note: May
Read more →I want to let everyone know that the CT-Chapter is not planning a Conference in April of 2021. Due to the pandemic this will be the second conference we have had to pass on. We are looking forward to starting planning on a conference in April of
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