Is massage therapy part of Australia’s national pain plan?
The Australian Government has just released the National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management 2019. We think Massage Therapists can and should play a role. Read on …
Continue Reading →
Not All Superheroes Wear A Cape
Applications are now open for the 2019 AMT Mentoring Program so we’re taking a look at what the inaugural participants gained from being involved in the pilot program.
Continue Reading →
AMT 2018 Annual Report
We know you’ve been sweating on this. Drum roll please … the 2018 AMT Annual Report is out!
Continue Reading →
Are we there yet?
AMT has announced its 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. But what does this mean for AMT members? CEO Rebecca Barnett explains.
Continue Reading →
The Top 10 of Being a Massage Therapist
Have you forgotten the basics of being a massage therapist? New to massage and want to learn what keeps massage therapists focused? We asked a bunch of wise massage therapists to tell us what they believe are the foundations of being a massage therapist.
Continue Reading →
How Well Do You Know the AMT Code of Practice?
AMT Chairperson Michelle McKerron is the host of a new show “How to Be a Thoroughly Excellent Massage Therapist”. Tonight’s episode focuses on the AMT Code of Practice.
Continue Reading →
Modality Jiggery Pokery*
AMT recently had some dialogue with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt regarding the April 1 changes to private health insurance rules. Rebecca Barnett reports that we might be scratching our heads even more now.
Continue Reading →
Remedial Massage and Myotherapy still eligible for health insurance rebates
You could be forgiven for thinking that the Government’s April 1 deadline for the exclusion of many natural therapies from the private health insurance rebate is a joke. Fortunately, it’s not one that impacts remedial massage or myotherapy …
Continue Reading →
The Best of 2018
As the sun sets on 2018, we take a look back at some of the most read articles from AMT’s blog over the last 12 months. What was your favourite?
Continue Reading →
Chairperson Message: Where did that year go?
AMT Chairperson, Michelle McKerron, takes a look back at one of her personal highlights from 2018 and encourages AMT members to reflect on what they can be grateful for as we move into 2019
Continue Reading →