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Arizona Chapter • American Massage Therapy Association • Spring 2013
Legislative Update on Arizona Massage Law
Contents
President’s
Letter
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Raffle Date
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May 2013
CE Workshop:
Bob McAtee
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AZ Meetups
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Welcome to Our
New Members
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Five Year
Strategic Plan
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AAFP & AMTA
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Age of
Information
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Your Type
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Massage
Research
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AZ Chapter
Elections
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T
he Government Relations Committee
sage therapy law; i.e., reducing the continuing
(GRC) has been very busy since early
education requirement from 25 to 24 hours and
October. The Committee became active
allowing the State Massage Board members to
once again, due to the Arizona State massage law
receive a stipend when official business is
coming under a Sunset
conducted.
Review in 2012–13.
Since the Bills have
This means, in order to
passed the Senate and
take an active role to
the House of Represenprotect and promote
tatives, they will keep
the continuation of the
moving on until
Arizona State Board of
ultimately reach the
Massage Therapy, the
Governor’s desk for
Arizona Chapter hired
approval and signature.
the law firm that
If for any reason
enabled us to obtain
changes are made to
the massage law ten
the Bills they must
The GRC Chair and committee members have
years ago. The Governthen go back to the
made several trips to attend meetings and hearings Senate for approval and
ment Relations Comat the Arizona State Capital in Phoenix.
mittee has been
the process repeats and
working very closely
continues from there.
with Gregory Harris and Steven Moortel from the
We will continue to keep you updated on the
law firm of Lewis & Roca, LLC in Phoenix.
progress as the bills move through the LegislaThere have been many meetings and converture. There may be a time when we will again
sations with senators, representatives, staff
need your help with a letter campaign. The GRC
members and other important stakeholders over
will notify you when the time is right, as we did
the past several months. Senator Nancy Barto,
prior to the Senate hearings. We are very appreChair of the Senate Health Committee and
ciative of your support. Senator Barto received
sponsor of the massage bills has been extremely
over 75 letters from AMTA members and she
supportive.
noted this during the hearing. Thank you all that
The GRC Chair and committee members
participated.
have made several trips to Phoenix to attend
Article by GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
meetings and hearings. I am very happy to
announce that Senate Bill 1021 and 1044 have
Congratulations to Denise Willer
unanimously passed the Senate Health Commitand Kathleen Wilkins
tee and House Health Committee Hearings.
The winners of the Arizona Chapter’s 2012
Testimony was given during the hearings by
Student Essay Contest are Denise Willer of Sierra
Kathleen Smith, Deputy Director of the State
Board of Massage Therapy, Gregory Harris,
Vista who attended Cortiva Institute-Tucson, and
Chapter Lobbyist and Tee Wills, GRC Chair.
Kathleen Wilkins of Tucson who also attended
SB 1021 proposes to extend the Arizona State
Cortiva Institute-Tucson.
Board of Massage Therapy another ten years to a
Their winning essays can be read on the
sunset date in 2023.
Chapter’s website, www.amtaaz.org.
SB 1044 proposes rule changes to the mas-
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arizona intouch
Arizona Chapter Board Members
President
3rd Vice President
Lillian Hackett
7484 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
520-975-5837
[email protected]
Patti Stanley
1706 N. 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-568-4458
[email protected]
1st Vice President
Secretary
Sandra K. Anderson
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-5438
[email protected]
Connie Griffith
1650 E. Barbarita Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234-8124
480-813-9326
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Michelle Cordero
1456 N. Hamilton Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
480-220-5629
[email protected]
AMTA Arizona In-Touch
The AMTA-AZ Arizona Intouch
is published three times a year by the
American Massage Therapy Association,
Arizona Chapter, a non-profit professional massage therapy association.
Mission of AMTA Arizona Chapter
The mission of the Arizona Chapter of
the American Massage Therapy Association is to develop and advance the art,
science and practice of massage therapy
in a caring, professional and ethical
manner in order to promote the health
and welfare of humanity in Arizona.
Tee Wills
3020 N.Country Club
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-682-0411
[email protected]
Goals of AMTA Arizona Chapter
Arizona Chapter Committee Chairs
Awards Committee Chair
To establish massage therapy as integral
to the maintenance of good health
Leadership and Development
Sandra K. Anderson
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-5438
[email protected]
Connie Griffith
1650 E. Barbarita Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234-8124
480-813-9326
[email protected]
Education Committee Chair
To increase public awareness of massage therapy and the profession
To promote high standards in providing
massage therapy to the public
Chapter and PR Committee Chair
Kellye Webber
1636 N. Swan Rd. Suite 100
Tucson, Az. 85712
520-891-0802
[email protected]
To increase access to quality massage
therapy for all persons
Michelle Cordero
1456 N. Hamilton Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
480-220-5629
[email protected]
Government Relations Chair
To be an influential member of the
health care community
To be a leader and a resource for issues
in the field of massage therapy including—definitions, practice and education
standards, legislation and regulation
Membership Committee Chair
Tee Wills
3020 N.Country Club
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-682-0411
[email protected]
Vickie Lewis
4876 Hornet Dr.
Prescott, AZ 85301-5783
[email protected]
To enhance the professional development and personal growth of members
To continue the Arizona AMTA’s growth,
development, organizational effectiveness and visibility
In pursuit of the above goals, the
Arizona Chapter of the AMTA will be
guided by the values of care and
competency.
Arizona Chapter website: www.azamta.org
Arizona Chapter Facebook: www.facebook/AMTAArizona
AMTA National website: www.amtamassage.org
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president’s letter
W
elcome to 2013 and to our first
‘GREEN’ newsletter! By the time
you read this, we will hopefully be
experiencing the spring temperatures and
vegetation growth, welcoming all things fresh
and new.
Speaking of ‘fresh and new’, if you are
reading this, you are also aware of our new ‘go
green’ policy for our Chapter news. I’m excited
about the decision for our Chapter to ‘go green’!
Besides saving trees, it will dramatically reduce
our expenses for printing and mailing the
newsletter and will enable us to get information
out to the membership in a timely manner.
Website use should not affect those who still
wish to register for workshops through the mail,
as you can print out the registration forms and
‘snail mail’ them to us with your written check.
Personally, I am not a ‘techie’, but I find that
when I am on our Chapter website, I am more
inclined to click on the link to our National
website to get information on national events
and people. I hope this works for you as well.
Now, for a little review…We had a busy year
in 2012, bringing three awesome presenters
(James Waslaski, Elisa Di Falco, and Nancy Dail)
to our members for continuing education, along
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with our Membership Meetings, keeping you updated on the
happenings in our fair state.
Our January 2013 workshop was
‘Ethics’, ’Massage for the Elderly’
and ‘Massage and Medications’, all
presented by renowned author,
Susan Salvo. Susan has such a
bright, bubbly personality that even
12 hours of lecture could not
diminish. Her insights and information were welcomed by the 30+
attendees ‘braving the elements’ in
Tucson, to attend.
The Education Committee,
chaired by Kellye Webber, has
already scheduled the rest of 2013’s
workshops and is diligently working
on next year. So keep an eye out for
Lil Hackett
email info or website updates. Great
AMTA-AZ Chapter
job ladies! On behalf of the Board of
President
Directors and the members, I thank
you all for your dedication and commitment.
We are still in the throes of legislative review of our state
massage law. Our Government Relations Committee, chaired
by Tee Wills, is representing our Chapter by attending and
speaking at meetings at the state capitol and keeping us all
informed of the proceedings. Please see Tee Wills’ report on
page 1.
As most of you are aware, our May Annual Membership
Meeting is time for elections. This year is 1st Vice President,
3rd Vice President, Treasurer, and 2 Delegates to the National House of Delegates (HOD) for a two year term; and
Alternates serving a one year term.
At our Membership Meeting in January, Sandy Anderson,
1st Vice President, presented the Strategic Plan for 2012 and
the proposed ‘action steps’ to accomplish the goals specified.
Our members voted unanimously to approve the plan as
submitted. Now, we proceed with the plan!
You can find it on our website at www.azamta.org.
Please take time to review it and see if there is something
that you might feel comfortable volunteering to help accomplish. The goals are achievable especially if everyone gets
involved. I’m asking for more member assistance to make
these ideas come to fruition.
One last reminder, we are selling raffle tickets for some
amazing items. They are available for purchase in this
newsletter and at membership meetings. So, open your
wallets and your lucky charms and buy raffle tickets! It
could be a GONGA deal, and it’ll sure help your Chapter
continue to help YOU!
I look forward to seeing you at our Membership Meetings!
Best wishes!
Lil Hackett
AMTA Arizona Chapter President
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CE Workshop Raffle
Email __________________________________
Phone _________________________________
Take advantage of the extension in the
date for the raffle drawing. Purchase your
raffle tickets and be one of the lucky
winners!!
City/State/Zip ___________________________
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
Massage Chair Raffle
Tickets are $5 each or $12 for 3 tickets.
Tickets will be sold at the Membership
Meetings. Or you can simply complete
the attached tickets and send them,
along with a check made payable to
AMTA-AZ Chapter to: Sandra K. Anderson,
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd., Tucson, AZ
85716.
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CE Workshop Raffle
Email __________________________________
However, due to the value of these items,
we need to raise more money before we
can hold the drawing. As soon as we’ve
raised enough to at least cover the value
of the massage chair and the Continuing
Education workshop, we will let you know
when the drawing will be held.
Phone _________________________________
We were planning on drawing for the
winner of the massage chair and free
workshop at the May 2013 Membership
meeting in Phoenix.
City/State/Zip ___________________________
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
Massage Chair Raffle
The Chapter is raffling off a free Arizona
Chapter CE workshop and an Earthlite
Vortex massage chair!
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Bob McAtee, RMT, CSCS, C-PT has been a massage therapist
since 1981, specializing in sports massage and soft tissue therapy.
Since 1988, Bob has maintained an active, international private
practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Bob is an NCBTMB approved provider and regularly presents
workshops throughout the U.S. and internationally, on facilitated
stretching, sports massage, and soft-tissue injury care. His seminars
consistently receive 5-star reviews for their depth of information,
hands-on learning, and for Bob’s relaxed teaching style.
Bob is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a certified personal trainer. He’s the author of Facilitated Stretching and also
invented the patented Hand-L Massage Tool, used by manual therapists worldwide to save their thumbs.
For more information, visit www.stretchman.com
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Many massage therapists would like to include effective stretches in their client sessions but feel they don’t
have the training or expertise to perform the stretches correctly. Facilitated Stretching is a safe, simple, yet
dramatically effective stretching technique that can be used with a wide variety of clients to regain or improve
flexibility. It’s easy to learn and incorporate into your current massage practice.
Facilitated stretching is based on the principals of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) and consists
of three simple steps: stretch the muscle, contract it isometrically against resistance, and then, stretch it again.
These steps apply whether you’re isolating one muscle at a time, or using the spiral diagonal patterns of PNF
to stretch groups of muscles simultaneously.
Facilitated stretching, combined with soft tissue work, will enable the practitioner to obtain greater overall
success in client treatment sessions. Additionally, a program of self-stretching using these techniques can be
invaluable for clients in their home stretching programs
Saturday, May 4, 2013
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
AMTA Arizona Chapter Membership Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch (provided)
1:30 pm –5:30 pm
Workshop—Facilitated Stretching Techniques
Sunday, May 5, 2013
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Workshop—Facilitated Stretching Techniques
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch (included)
Location
Registration Contact
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport North
1515 North 44th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85998
Kellye Webber, Education Committee Chair
Phone: 520-891-0802
Email: [email protected]
Directions
Materials Needed For Workshop
Hotel is on the SE corner of E. McDowell Road
and N. 44th Street. (Detailed directions can be
found in the ‘Events’ section on azamta.org)
Massage tables, sheets, towels, pillows for side lying,
oils/lotions, bolsters, face cradles
Note: Dress for stretching and exercise
Room Reservations
Workshop Fee
Phone: 602-358-0909
Group rate deadline: April 26, 2013
Identify group rate as ‘AMTA AZ Chapter Organization’
See Workshop Registration Form on facing
page. 25% non-refundable deposit included.
★★★NOTE—$35 late fee will be charged
after the registration cut-off date,
April 26, 2013!!
Room Rate
Single/Double/Triple—$99 plus tax
Continuing Education Hours
Both days must be taken. Total CE Hours: 12
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Bob McAtee Workshop, May 4- 5: Registration Form
Full Name ______________________________________________________ AMTA #___________________
Address __________________________________________ City __________________ State ____________
Zip ______________ Phone _____________________________ Email _______________________________
Workshop Fee — Members
$180
Any Massage Student
$180
Non-Members
$240
★★★NOTE—$35 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED AFTER THE
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE, APRIL 26, 2013!!!★★★
Fees listed below apply to all registrations made after April 26, 2013.
Workshop Fee (After cut-off date, April 26, 2013)—
Members
$215
Any Massage Student
$215
Non-Members
$275
Total enclosed $ _________ Make checks payable to AMTA-Arizona Chapter
Do you desire registration confirmation?— Yes
No
If yes— By phone
If you would prefer to register online, go to azamta.org
By email
Please note the fee is for the workshop. A 25% non-refundable deposit is included in the workshop
fee. There is no charge for the AMTA-AZ meeting.
Mail payment to—Tee Wills, AMTA-AZ Treasurer
3020 N. Country Club • Tucson, AZ 85716 • 520-682-0411 • [email protected]
New Opportunities to Socialize with Other Arizona Massage Therapists
During our Strategic Plan revision
process, we heard from many members
of our three regularly scheduled
meetings. Many therapists work on the
weekend and cannot take the time off
to come to our meetings but still want
to network with others.
in the Phoenix area, but we would like
to expand to include the whole state.
Are you interested in getting to know
members in your area? We are looking
for hosts all over the state. It is very
easy to become a host. Just suggest
day, time and a good place to meet in
your area and agree to be at the event.
We’ll set up the event on the website
and promote it to our members and
help organize along every step of the
way. Contact me,
[email protected] or
480-220-5629, for more information
or to get started planning an event in
your area.
To answer this need, we are organizing
social gatherings outside of our regular
meetings. Our first one was in the
Phoenix East Valley
and we had a great
turn out!
We are currently
using meetup.com to
organize the events
(www.meetup.com/
Phoenix-LMTs). This is a
great website to
connect with people
who have similar interests. One of our
members started this group for people
The first social gathering mixer for massage
therapists in Arizona
took place in January
at Macayo’s in Mesa.
who wanted to have more chances to
connect with fellow therapists outside
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make sure you “like” us on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/AMTAArizona) to
keep updated on future events.
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Arizona rs
Membe
Professional
Steve Arias
Lorraine Brown
Peter Carl Christman
Shahab Farvardin
Anthem
Sun City
Tucson
Phoenix
Natalya Birnstihl
Ariel Bruce
Jill Riggs Casillas
Mamata Khatri
Brian Gregory Murphy
Ashley L. Pelletier
Karen M. Alford
Alyssa Antone
Eve Brasuel
Elena Burgos
Thomas Emery
Sandra Engle
Alyssa Morgan Fairbanks
Cory Joseph Fairchild
Sandra Danielle Fernandez
Alicia Fleming
Karla Gatto
Student
Sarah J. Crites
Rick Dorion
Chandler
Phoenix
Phoenix
Sedona
Phoenix
Prescott
Betty A. Ross
Ronny Lee Slawson
Amanda Brook Smith
Tucson
Tempe
Tucson
Chandler
Tucson
Shannon Marie Fabry
Ashley Lowe
Vail
Mesa
Graduates
Coolidge
Phoenix
Glendale
Tucson
Glendale
San Tan Valley
Mesa
Mesa
Flagstaff
Glendale
Huachuca City
Peggy S. Heintzelman
Theresa Hernandez
Richard Anthony Hulse
Jean-Christoffe Huser
Amanda Johnson
Julie McCaa
Justin McCain
Thomas Morgan
Noelle Norris
James Orth
Phoenix
Phoenix
Sonoita
Tucson
Sun City
Phoenix
Casa Grande
Mesa
Chandler
Lake Havasu City
Marvin Owen
Danielle Palmer
Neang Peon
Casey Marlene Sanders
Natalie Rae Schiffer
Brian Soleau
Tina Thompson
Donald Wong
Shuan Yang
Rafael Zamoria
Port Townsend
Tempe
Phoenix
Mesa
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tucson
Scottsdale
Tempe
Phoenix
Professional Transfers
Claudia Casimir
Sedona
Reisa Cole
Everett, WA-WA
Erzsebet Foldi
Phoenix
Kimberly A. Fuller
Phoenix-WA
Stacie L. Grogan
Prescott Valley-WA
Laura Heard
Phoenix
Candace Jordan
Buckeye-WA
Diane Karandjeff
Sierra Vista
Casey R. Klesic
Tucson-OK
Tiffany V. A. McIntee
Phoenix-WI
Michelelynn N. Ostiguy
Ajo-MA
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Crisy L. Trowbridge
Devon Yourgulez
Mesa
Flagstaff
Oro Valley-NJ
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2012 Revised Five Year Strategic Plan
T
he AMTA is a membership-driven organization that is guided by a
five-year strategic plan, which is the framework for the activities
we do. In 2012 it was time for the Chapter to revise our strategic
plan. A Strategic Plan Logistics Committee was formed, consisting of
Sandy Anderson, 1st Vice President, Michelle Cordero 3rd Vice President,
and Connie Griffith, Secretary.
Last spring, the Chapter Board of Directors (BOD) updated the
previous strategic plan survey that was sent to members in 2007. Michelle
Cordero put the updated survey online and made announcements in
Chapter meetings, the newsletter, the website, and through email blasts.
To save money and paper, only the online option was offered. However, if
members wanted to take a paper version they were offered the option of
requesting one. No one made this request.
Eighty-nine Chapter members took the survey. While that is a small
percentage of the approximately 1200 Arizona AMTA members, they
adequately represented the demographics of massage therapists and other
bodywork practitioners we have in Arizona.
A Strategic Plan meeting was held in Chandler, Arizona, July 20–22,
2012. It included all the Chapter BOD members and committee chairs. It
was facilitated by Chapter member Garnet Adair and Sandy Anderson,
both of whom have extensive strategic planning experience from other
organizations for which they have volunteered. Prior to the meeting,
Garnet compiled the results of the survey into broad categories. In a
series of meetings, Garnet and Sandy streamlined the categories and came
up with 10 topic areas. These topic areas are a combination of the “Rate
from 1 to 10 the topics according to your sense of importance” and the
comments people typed in.
During the Strategic Plan meeting, each Strategic Plan topic was
introduced, including survey comments for that topic. Everyone discussed
the topics and suggested goals. Some suggested goals were eliminated,
some were modified, and new ones were added. Some suggested goals
became suggested action steps, which are ways the goals could be met.
Topics and goals were assigned to Chapter
Committees, and resource amounts and target
dates were assigned for each goal.
The Chapter Board of Director members and
committee chairs hard at work at the 2012
Strategic Plan meeting in Chandler, Arizona.
After the Strategic Plan meeting, each
Chapter committee determined the action steps
to meet each goal they were assigned, and the
actual resources they need to accomplish the
goal. The committee could keep, modify, or
eliminate any of the suggested action steps, and
they could come up with their own.
The final Strategic Plan is now available for
viewing on the Chapter’s website: amtaaz.org.
Article by SANDY ANDERSON, AMTA-AZ 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
AAFP and AMTA Networked at the Zoo
Once again, the Arizona chapter was invited to attend
as an exhibitor at the Arizona Chapter of the American
Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Annual Conference.
A few years ago, a member from the Oklahoma chapter
started connecting state chapters of the AAFP with
AMTA Chapters, in an effort to market and educate the
doctors on the benefits of massage. The Arizona
chapter attended the last two years and we were able
to network with family physicians and fellow AMTA-AZ
members.
This year’s conference was held on Friday, February 22
from 7am to 3:30pm at the Phoenix Zoo. AMTA members joined our chapter in promoting the benefits of
massage, by talking with doctors and providing chair
massage.
Many thanks to all who participated. It was a great
success!
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The Age of Information
We live in the age of information. Whatever we
need to know is now directly and literally at the
point of our finger, on our smart phones, pads and
computers. Things can now happen in an
We are the coninstant, and we are the drivers of our
nection of human
lives
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the connection of human touch, with focus
and presence being our tools. Our kind words,
compassion, and contact create unity, oneness
and wholeness within our worlds, branching
into the world at large.
So whenever you get hung up in your
humanness, and think you are not doing
enough or being enough, just look at your
grateful clientele, no matter the size. You are
changing their lives in dramatic ways, consistently. The more you dwell on gratitude for
what you have, that energy brings in more
‘havingness’. And remember, what you resist
persists.
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touch, with focus
and presence
being our tools.
With flourishing technology it
would appear that we are more
connected, but the truth is that some
days it feels like we are less. We now
have the Universe at our fingertips,
so unless we make a point to get out into the
world, we stay isolated in our own environments.
This isolation is a dichotomy of having the world
at our fingertips. It is true contrast from getting
out and mingling.
I would like to thank all of my massage
mentors, teachers and anyone who has ever
given me a massage and moved me in ways
beyond human touch. And with life imitating
art, I am also grateful for those in turn whose
lives I touch.
This brings into play the importance of what
we do as Massage Therapists. By being present,
listening and touching our clients in a nonthreatening, non-sexual way, we are in essence
healing the world, one person at a time. We are
Article by PATTI STANLEY, AMTA-AZ 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
What’s Your Type?
Understanding Different Personality Types
Stabilizers are relationship oriented. They need security, support
personal goals, like to be heard and need to be appreciated, have slower
decision-making processes, and enjoy working on teams.
Certain personality types work very well together. Controllers and
persuaders tend to be results oriented; they pay more attention to what
results can be achieved and how quickly they can be achieved. Analyzers
and stabilizers are process oriented; they pay more attention to how
results can be achieved. They are more deliberate, systematic and
moderate.
So if you want to get a project or task done with a diverse group (like
herding cats) with set goals, the best way would be to pair controllers and
persuaders together to come up with the great ideas and then pair the
analyzers and stabilizers to work out the details.
When people understand their own personality type as well as those of
others, it’s easier to develop and implement strategies. Instead of seeing
only differences between each other, which may cause friction and
tension, they will feel that progress can be made working with likeminded colleagues. Using this method allows the task to be completed in a
positive setting with people feeling heard and encouraged.
For more details on this model go to www.effectivenessinstitute.com.
Have you ever wondered why you work well
with some people more than others? It could be
your personality type.
During a past Chapter Volunteer Orientation
Program (CVOP), presenters from Leadership
Outfitters adapted a model from the Effectiveness Institute based on four different personality types: controllers, persuaders, analyzers
and stabilizers.
Controllers are results oriented. They need
control, support objectives, like efficiency and
immediate results, have lower active-listening
skills, and enjoy having options.
Persuaders are people oriented. They need
to be liked, support risk taking, like praise,
follow “gut feelings” over facts, dislikes structure/guidelines, and enjoy social interaction.
Analyzers are accuracy oriented. They need
to be correct, support standards/guidelines, like
perfection, provide facts/data, like settling on a
position, and enjoy logic.
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Where to Find Massage Therapy Research You Can Use
H
ave you wondered if some of the information you give your
clients about massage therapy and other types of bodywork is
based in fact? Up until fairly recently, much of what was known
about bodywork was anecdotal, meaning it was based on unscientific
reports or observation. Often it was simply handed down through the
ages and, since it had been told over and over, it was accepted as fact.
Currently, however, there is a great deal of research being conducted
into the mechanisms and effects of massage therapy and other types of
bodywork. This important work is supported by the Massage Therapy
Foundation (MTF) (www.massagetherapyfoundation.org). According
to Massage Today (www.massagetoday.com), “The Massage Therapy
Foundation is committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of
massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.”
Since most massage therapists and bodywork practitioners are not
scientists, it might be difficult to know where to begin to find research
studies and, once these studies are found, it might be even more difficult
to decipher what they mean. To give practitioners information they can
use immediately, Massage Today and the Massage Therapy Foundation
have partnered to present a monthly synopsis of a research project.
Below are just some of topics that can be found in online issues of
Massage Today:
Massage Therapists and the Detection
of Skin Cancer in Clients,
February, 2013
These synopses are written by volunteers
from the MTF’s Writing Workgroup, one of
whom is Chapter 1st Vice President, Sandy
Anderson. You can learn more about the MTF
and its authors on their Web site at
www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/education/massage-today-research-columns/
writing-workgroup/.
Article by SANDY ANDERSON, AMTA-AZ 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Research Shows Acupressure Reduces Chronic Neck Pain,
September, 2012
A Mind-Body Intervention with Massage Helps Treat Substance
Abuse, October, 2012
Another Look at Massage and Substance Abuse Treatment,
November, 2012
Bringing Relief to First-Time Mothers During Labor,
December, 2012
2013 Upcoming Events:
2014 Upcoming Events:
May 4
Annual Membership Meeting
Phoenix, Arizona
January 11–12
Membership Meeting and Workshop
Tucson, Arizona
May 4–5
Bob McAtee
CE workshop
Phoenix, Arizona
(see pages 5–7)
May 3–4
Membership Meeting and Workshop
Phoenix area, Arizona
August 16–17
Membership Meeting and Workshop
Northern Arizona
August 24–25,
Membership Meeting and Workshop
Flagstaff, Arizona
September 17–20
AMTA National Convention
Denver, Colorado
September 25–28
AMTA National Convention
Ft. Worth, Texas
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offices
sitions
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First Vice President
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Delegates
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election
One of the agenda items for the May 4, 2013 AMTA-AZ
Annual Membership Meeting will be to elect the Board of
Directors (BOD) positions of First Vice President, Third Vice
President and Treasurer. In addition, Delegates and Alternate
Delegates to the National House of Delegates (HOD) for the
2013 and 2014 National Conventions will be elected.
Those interested in serving the Arizona Chapter need to submit
a resume to AMTA-AZ, c/o Yovonka Rivera, Nominating
Committee Chair, Hc 65 Box 373, Tumacacori, AZ 85640.
Resumes must be received by April 2, 2013.
Candidate Application and Resume
I’m interested in applying for the following positions:
1st Vice President
3rd Vice President
Treasurer
Delegate
Full Name ______________________________________________ AMTA Membership #_________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ County ______________ State ____________ Zip ______________
Phone (h) __________________ Email (h) _____________________________ Fax (h) ___________________
Number of years practicing massage ________________ Number of years with AMTA ____________________
Massage school attended (name) ________________________________________________________________
Massage school attended (address) ______________________________________________________________
Hours to complete certification ___________________ Date of graduation _____________________________
Other related education ______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Current massage license? __________ Location _________________ NCTMB? _________________________
Place of employment _________________________________________________________________________
Address of employment _______________________________________________________________________
Phone (w) _________________ Email (w) _____________________________ Fax (w) ___________________
List AMTA chapter and/or national offices held and/or committee work (include dates)—
List any relevant community or professional experience—
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What do you perceive as your relevant strengths and qualifications for the position you seek?
What do you hope to gain and to contribute by being in this position?
What is your understanding about the AMTA-AZ’s Strategic Plan and your role as an officer to implement this plan?
Are you aware of and informed about the job description and the number of hours required to perform the duties of the
position you seek?
Are you able to commit the appropriate time for the entire term of the office you seek?
Your signature below indicates that, if you are elected to office, you will carry out your duties with integrity and that you
are committed to serve for the entire term of the position held.
Signature________________________________________ Date ___________________
Chapter Officers and Delegates serve a term of 2 years and are elected by the general membership.
Questions? Contact Yovonka Rivera at 520-302-9249 or [email protected]
Mail completed Candidate Application and Resume to—
AMTA-AZ
• Hc 65 Box 373
c/o Yovonka Rivera
•
Tumacacori, AZ 85640
Resumes must be received by April 2, 2013
Thank you for your interest and for your willingness to serve your chapter!
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