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Massage therapy's role in integrative health care has become widely accepted in major hospitals and in daily medical practice. A wealth of research has also shown the impact of massage therapy for pain management and relief. To support these conversations, this publication explores new research demonstrating massage therapy's value and efficacy.

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Covid-19 Vaccine
If you are over the age of 16 and reside, work or study in NYS you are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Find out where you can get vaccinated if you choose to receive one.
NY Cluster Initiative Has Ended
 Effective Monday, March 22, all five remaining yellow cluster zones were eliminated. All restrictions that were in place due to the cluster designation have been lifted; however, businesses will continue to be subject to all relevant NY Forward reopening guidance.
Save The Date
Our Annual AMTA-NY Membership Meeting will be held:

May 10th, 2021
4:00pm


Held virtually.
More details to come.
We Need Your Help!
Join the AMTA-NY family of volunteers and help support NY Members. We are currently looking for AMTA members to fill these roles:

  • Convention Committee
This committee organizes and holds our annual AMTA-NY State Convention

  • Communications Committee
These volunteers are tasked to produce our new monthly newsletter, social media and email communications, website content creation and design

Interested in volunteering? Opportunities to volunteer exist that may only be 1-3 hours a month!
Join us in Tampa for the National Convention!
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for the AMTA 2021 National Convention, to take place in Tampa, Florida on August 26-28. We are excited to come together as a community once again to learn, connect and get inspired. Reignite your passion for massage therapy and reserve your spot now! 
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intouch is published by the American Massage Therapy Association® New York Chapter, a non-profit professional organization of licensed massage therapists, massage therapy students
and member schools. This publication welcomes contributions from readers. Submissions must include the author’s name, address, telephone number and photo. Copyrighted material must be accompanied by a release from its holder. Submissions can be emailed to office@amta-ny.org.

AMTA-NY reserves the right to accept or reject materials. Submissions may be edited for length or clarification. We assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, corrections, or modifications in publication. The opinions contained in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the New York Chapter.

Contact Information
AMTA-NY Chapter Office
167 Chamberlain Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Tel: 585.582.6208 • www.amtany.org
office@amta-ny.org


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Learn how to integrate mind, body and spirit through this simple 12-step program designed to make balance an integral part of your daily life. This self-care information will benefit massage therapists both personally and professionally.
Massage Therapy Foundation
Nick Bodkin, LMT
Chapter President
Melanie Olivieri, LMT
Board Member
Lindsay Bodkin, LMT
Board Member
Government Relations Chair
Donald Goodale, LMT
Financial Administrator
Kyle Hierholzer, LMT
Secretary & Communications Chair
Larry Rockwell, LMT
Education Chair
Ed Pacyna, LMT
Awards Chair
Jamie Stasio, LMT
Scholarship Chair
Shania Sonneville, LMT
Delegate
Jen Niemi, LMT
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