When the robot uprising finally happens, we want to make sure it doesn’t start with your client notes accidentally being uploaded to SkyNet.
In a future where deep tissue work triggers the awakening of a quantum neural network that thinks it’s a qualified remedial massage therapist, AMT’s new position statement on artificial intelligence may be the only document standing between civilisation as we know it and a dystopian future where rogue AI programs diagnose every MSK condition as “restricted fascia”.
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We asked AI to write a janky poem about the latest AMT blog. The result is jankier than we expected. 10/10 recommend that you just skip straight to our latest blog post by Aran Bright.
If it doesn’t hurt, it’s just a rub,
A gentle tickle at the pub.
But dig right in—ignore the screams—
That’s how you realign their dreams.
A knot, a lump, a gnarly mass,
Must beat it down, or let it pass?
The client grunts, “No pain, no gain
I’ll grit my teeth and bear the pain.”
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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.
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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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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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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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Have you ever heard of a tangzhong? Neither had Rebecca Barnett until relatively recently. Read on to discover its relevance to massage practice.
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