INTRODUCTION
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is an independent non-profit organization established to serve as the voice, advocate and resource for the entire education sector – from entry-level training programs through post-graduate studies. The Alliance includes three primary membership groups under one roof: Schools, Teachers, and Continuing Education Providers.

The Alliance provides a comprehensive range of services to this community, and represents their interests in all domains. This advocacy comes into play in dealing with state and federal regulatory issues, accreditation, standard-setting projects such as the Body of Knowledge and teacher education requirements, as well as ongoing efforts to get massage therapy better recognized and integrated into the health care delivery system.

As the field of massage therapy moves forward in its evolution, it is clear that the education sector must have a champion of its own. In fact, nearly all professions have an organization of this type. And by strengthening and improving massage education, the Alliance will bring great benefit to massage schools, teachers and practitioners, along with everyone in the general public who receives massage therapy. Click here to view our Mission and Goals.

The ALLIANCE FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“Shaping the Future of Massage Therapy Education”
June 3-5, 2010 in beautiful Park City, Utah

The inaugural meeting of the Alliance was a tremendous success! Click the photo above to go to the Conference page for a report on this transformative event, and some photographs.

The Alliance’s 2010 General Membership Drive is underway! You are invited to join and become a vital part of this community. For complete information on membership benefits and dues, go to the MEMBERSHIP page.

The Alliance conducted a Founding Member Campaign in the Fall of 2009. In just 12 weeks, a total of $49,350 in contributions was generated to fund the launch of this new endeavor. The Alliance wishes to acknowledge the generous support of those pioneering institutions and individuals who have stepped forward to help launch this organization. Click here to view the Founding Members of the Alliance.

LEADERSHIP
The Alliance is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors who represent the broad spectrum of schools and educators who make up this organization. This group of volunteer leaders is complimented by the professional staff, who oversee the day-to-day operations.

Click the frame to play a 90-second introduction to the Alliance from
Rick Rosen, Executive Director

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Alliance National Headquarters:
Address: 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, Virginia 22102
Phone: 703-506-2888
General office email: admin@afmte.org