Regional Education Opportunities

 Let’s get together and start the year with a happy hour social

Let’s get together for the New Year! Join the Big Country region of the AMTA for a New Year Happy Hour social.

Agenda:

• Meet -n-greet with yummy food
• Celebrate with colleagues and friends
• Start the New Year in community

Location:  Mezamiz Coffee House  3909 S 7th St, Abilene, TX 79605 
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026  5 pm – 7 pm

The meeting is free and food is provided

Feel free to invite other therapists and/or to forward this email. You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are encouraged to come and bring your questions.

Please RSVP by email or Facebook but don’t let it stop you from coming if you can’t RSVP

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at: bigcountryregion.amtatx@gmail.com

or the Education Chair at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com or message us through the Texas Chapter Facebook group

You can also head over to our Facebook group page and connect with us as well as the Texas chapter website for current information, event calendars, and resources.

New Year Kickoff! Setting intention and goals for the year

We invite you to join the Northeast Texas region of the AMTA for a free meeting as we set our intention and goals for 2026. Through community discussion and support, we will explore our goals for our businesses and careers. Bring your business journal for 2026.

Agenda:

• Community and support
• Goal and intention setting
• Enjoy food and drink

Date & Time:  Saturday, January 24  2026 2-5 pm
Location: Mana Brew   4707 S. Lake Dr.     Texarkana, TX  75501

The meeting is free and food will be provided.

Please, do not hesitate to invite fellow MT’s, or forward this email to those in the field that would enjoy this opportunity to join us. An AMTA Membership is not required in order to be a part of this. Any and all Students are welcome to join us as well.

Please RSVP by Email or through our Facebook Page, but don’t let it stop you from coming. It is not required. Please reach out to our Facebook Community with any questions.

Reach out to us via Email: netexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com

For any other questions or to learn about volunteer opportunities, contact the Education Chair (Michelle) at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

Share your best goal setting tips to start the New Year!

Please join AMTA for an inspiring and collaborative gathering of massage therapists as we kick off the New Year. This event will be a chance to connect, share ideas, and discuss trends, challenges, and best practices in our field. Whether you are looking to network, find inspiration, or simply meet like-minded professionals, this first-of-the-year meet and greet is the perfect way to set the tone for a successful 2026.

When: Saturday, January 24,  2026  from 1:00-2:30 pm 
Location: King Buffet Chinese Restaurant   3110 FM 528  Webster, TX  77598

• Great Food
• Great connections
• Roundtable discussion–share your best tips for goal setting

The meeting is free and food is provided

Please, feel free to invite fellow MT’s, or forward this email to those in the field that would enjoy this opportunity to join us. An AMTA Membership is not required in order to be a part of this. Any and all Students are welcome to join us.

Please RSVP by Email, or Facebook, but don’t let that set you back from coming out to spend this time with us.

We are so excited to be able to come together, and be a support and an inspiration for one another.

RSVP to the coordinators at:  sehouston.amtatx@gmail.com

or Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176087989697437

If you have questions or wish to volunteer, contact the Education Chair (Michelle) at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

Start the New Year off with Grounding

Join us and start your 2026 year off with this wonderful massage community as we navigate grounding!  As massage therapists we always need tips, tricks, or just reminders of how essential grounding is to our work and to our whole being.  Jennifer Leogier is presenting some grounding ideas for massage therapists to help us in our lives and in our massage practices!

What to Expect:

• A warm, welcoming community of fellow massage therapists
• Delicious Food
• Just-for-fun chats

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
Location: Handcrafted Therapy’s NEW location
Address: 2095 Collin Blvd #201  Richardson, TX  75080

This meeting is free and food will be provided.  This meeting is open to all massage professionals, not just AMTA members. Students are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP requested but not required. You can RSVP by email (amtadallastexas@gmail.com )  or on the Facebook group but don’t let it stop you from coming if you don’t RSVP.  For more information, join our Facebook group.

If you have any questions, please contact your Dallas Region Coordinators at: amtadallastexas@gmail.com   or the education chair at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

How to avoid burnout through exercise and self-care

Join AMTA for our free monthly meeting and have pizza on us. Let’s start the year with community and support and share our thoughts on self care and join Patty Camp for some Tai Chi.

Pizza provided.

Location: Pizza Hut Party Room  2114 Veterans Blvd  Del Rio, TX  78840
Time:  Friday January 30, 2026  1:45-3:45 pm

The meeting is free and food is provided. 

There is no cost to attend. All therapists are welcome, so feel free to bring a colleague or fellow therapist. You do not need to be an AMTA member to attend. Students are always welcome.

We love when you invite other therapists and/or share this email. You can also post on Facebook groups you may participate in.  You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are always welcome. RSVP by email or Facebook requested by not required.

If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact the coordinators at: amtasaregion@gmail.com or at our Facebook groups.

For general questions or to find out more information about volunteering, contact the Education Chair (Michelle) at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

Save These dates for future meetings: 

• AMTA National convention  August 21-23  Dallas Sheraton Hotel  Dallas, TX