Certificate of Appreciation - Rep. Paul Tittl
Our chapter President honored Representative Tittl with our chapter's 2022 certificate of appreciation. Representative Tittl has been a consistent advocate for our profession in the legislature for the last several years. He has sponsored assembly proclamations for Massage Therapy Awareness Week for the last several years. In 2018 he was the main author of our proposed legislation. Our chapter is grateful to Rep. Tittl and other lawmakers who take the time to learn about the issues affecting our profession and support legislation to support licensed massage therapists throughout Wisconsin.
Humanitarian Award - Madeline Gianforte, CSA & Core El Centro
Sister Madaline Gianforte is a religious sister of the Congregation of St. Agnes and the founder and executive director of Core El Centro. She became a massage therapist in 2001. Core El Centro offers complementary and alternative health and wellness services and classes to those who would otherwise be unable to afford access in the Milwaukee area. They have a particular outreach to the hispanic poor. You may learn more about Core El Centro and how you can support their mission at https://www.core-elcentro.org/
Meritorious Service Award - Dr. Heather Thom
Heather is a dedicated massage therapist and massage educator. She has served as our chapter secretary and is currently serving as our chapter president. She will be honored with the other chapter meritorious service awardees at the 2022 National Convention.
