Members, we still need your help! Write more letters opposing sales tax on massage therapy! HB7410 was introduced today, which is a second version of the proposed budget, and it still includes massage therapy on the list of new taxable services. This bill... read more
By Becca Torns-Barker Greetings AMTA-CT! Springtime is the perfect time to reinvigorate your practice with AMTA-CT by your side. Whether reinvigorating yourself with some new techniques or volunteering a few hours of your time, Spring is the perfect tim... read more
By Nikki Arel, GR for AMTA-CT Chapter 2019 looks to be, potentially be a very busy legislative session for our profession. But first? Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 8 MAY 2019, a Wednesday, for Legislative Awareness Day (LAD). This annual event is my... read more
By Nikki Arel, Government Relations From the moment that Governor Lamont released his budget, Becca and I have been hard at work! Massage Therapy is currently exempt from sales tax; the new budget is looking to remove that exemption. We had our Lobbyist s... read more
By Sue Barrett, Conference Chair The fourth annual Connecticut Chapter AMTA Conference is just around the corner and we have a great line-up of educators and exhibitors this year for you. We also have some exciting social events to go along with this year... read more
By Jeff Shuman, Membership Chair Anytime that we approach the end of a decade there is a period of introspection of the good and the bad. As I look over the last decade of activity in the AMTA, there are so many highpoints for the organization and the mas... read more
By Becca Torns-Barker AMTA-CT President, LMT 4111 Did You Know? That the CT Chapter offers you benefits far beyond what National requires of us? Here is what we are required to offer: Three newsletters a year (We offer four) One community building event (... read more
Sales Tax Legislation Update The Engage piece is active and over 240 emails have been sent! For those of you who either did not receive an email or have had errors using it, please contact Jason at jrichie@amtamassage.org, and he will help you. NOTE: This... read more
Gov Lamont’s proposed budget included taxing massage therapy. Our Lobbyist made us aware as soon as she knew. We were awaiting the final wording on the proposed Bill. As of now, I am working closely with the lobbyist, Becca & National AMTA to get th... read more
The AMTA-CT Chapter wants YOU to be a part of the team! Consider running for or encouraging another AMTA member to run for an open position. The application process is here. Applications are due 3/19/19. Note: One application P... read more
