Massage therapy is a diverse field, encompassing clinical settings, wellness, and relaxation services. While this diversity is a strength, it is also a barrier to establishing a solid, unified professional identity. Dan Wonnocott explores the challenges and opportunities around solidifying the industry brand.
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We’re experimenting with a new micro-blog format to supplement our usual longer-form posts. Let us know what you think of this newsy format to keep you updated with latest news from Team AMT.
Continue Reading →Popular music is littered with examples of songs about pressure. And also songs about hammers, depending on how far back you want to go.
But what does this have to do with the application of pressure in massage therapy? You’ll need to read on to find out.
WARNING: there may be ear worms.
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We are excited to announce that applications for AMT’s 2025 Mentoring Program are opening soon. Read more about it here, including registering for our information session.
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Can you argue that massage therapy evidence is not evidence for massage therapy? In this AMT blog post, we turn to Chinese philosophy for insight into a confusing paradox posited by NDIS Minister Bill Shorten …
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In the immortal words of John F Kennedy (sort of) … Ask not what your association does for you but what you can do for your association.
In this blog post, AMT directors invite you to get involved.
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In a decidedly Proustian moment, AMT Chairperson Keryn Rose reflects on past AMT conferences and how they have shaped and supported her career as a therapist. Break out the madeleines with a cup of tea and enjoy! Proust could learn a thing or two from this three-minute read.
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Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a critical issue in Australia, with over 27% of women and 12% of men experiencing DFV since age 15. In this blog post, Dr Sarah Fogarty explains why DFV should matter to massage therapists. We also launch Sarah’s training on domestic and family violence, which is available for free to all AMT members.
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The Australian government has introduced a range of workplace reforms through the Closing the Loopholes Act. Some of the changes will have broad impacts on the manner in which massage therapists are engaged in workplaces. Read on for more information.
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Drum roll please … Unveiling the new AMT research resource: your backstage pass to the cutting-edge of massage therapy, where evidence meets innovation in one shiny, digital package.
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