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Beneath the surface: recognising complex health patterns in massage therapy

It’s Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, Nicola Hogan explores the interconnected patterns that emerge in her massage therapy clinic: connective tissue disorders, hormonal changes, neurodivergence, and nervous system dysregulation. She answers the question “Where does massage therapy fit in the multidisciplinary care of clients who present with complex, layered conditions?”

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AMT Virtual Conference 2025: Strengthening Massage Therapy’s Role in Healthcare

Look. There are not enough synonyms to convey our joy at launch the 2025 AMT Annual Conference Program. Please send us your best suggestions, ideas, thoughts, inspirations and feedback.

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So you think you can AI? AMT’s New Position Statement on use of Artificial Intelligence

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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Is massage having its subluxation moment?

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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Beyond Individual Branding: Strengthening Massage Therapy’s Professional Identity

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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