Coffee & Community: Building Stronger Connections

Come join the AMTA for a mindful and restorative coffee chat circle designed to help massage therapists re-establish connections, collaboration, referrals, growing education within the massage community in a relaxed, supportive space.

This meeting is free and snacks AND COFFEE will be provided!

Date: May 17, 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Mazajj Organic Coffee, 3810 N. Mason Road, Building Unit A, Katy, TX  77449

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.

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

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

RSVP to the coordinators at:  nwhoustonregion.amtatx@gmail.com   or Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1328071651300244

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

Join us for our May Meet & Greet: Trauma Touch Therapy

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Fort Worth Region invites you to a thoughtful and supportive conversation on Trauma Touch Therapy with special guest Renee Houston.

During this informal gathering, Renee will share insights into trauma-informed approaches within massage therapy and how mindful, intentional touch can support clients navigating stress, trauma, and emotional well-being. This is a space to learn, reflect, and explore how we, as therapists, can show up with greater awareness and care in our work.

This Meet & Greet is designed to be a relaxed, discussion-based experience—perfect for connecting with fellow professionals, asking questions, and deepening your understanding of the role massage therapy can play in supporting mental health.

Whether you are new to trauma-informed care or simply curious to learn more, you are welcome to join the conversation.

This meeting is free, snacks will be provided, and all massage professionals and students are welcome to attend.

Come connect, learn, and support one another—because we believe in community over competition.

Location:  La Madeleine, 6040 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ft Worth, TX 76116 
Date and Time:  Monday, May 18, 2026 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm 

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

message us through the Facebook group  https://www.facebook.com/amtatx

Check the Texas chapter website for current information, event calendars, and resources.

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com

Join the Heart of Texas Region for our May Meet & Greet!

Come be part of an engaging conversation as we look ahead to the future of our region and celebrate the opportunities that lie ahead. We’ll be discussing highlights from the 2026 Convention, introducing our new Board Members and Chairs, and sharing the many benefits of volunteering and membership within our professional community.

We’ll also explore possible locations and dates for next year’s events and outline the goals and vision of our new board as we move forward with TEXAS AMTA – ELEVATE!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the direction of our region. Your voice and participation matter, and we would love to have you join the conversation.

Come connect, get informed, and be part of the momentum as we continue to elevate our profession—together!

Location:  Bold Republic Brewing Company
7070 Stonehollow, Temple, TX  76502
Date and Time:  Wednesday, May 20, 2026  6-8 pm

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

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com or message us through the facebook group  https://www.facebook.com/amtatx

Check the Texas chapter website ( https://tx.wp.amtamassage.org/ ) for current information, event calendars, and resources.

Heal the Healer

Join the Big Country Region for a special Meet & Greet focused on supporting one another—because as therapists, we give so much to others and deserve time to receive as well.

This gathering will be a space to connect, share, and help one another work through physical, emotional, and even spiritual stressors. We will have a variety of tech-assisted therapy tools available to support you in feeling your best, and our goal is for everyone to leave feeling lifted, restored, and re-energized.

Come experience the power of community care, connection, and mutual support.

This meeting is free, snacks will be provided, and all massage professionals and students are welcome to attend.

We look forward to sharing this time of restoration and connection with you!

Location:  Revive Integrative Wellness, 2901 South 1st St. Abilene, TX 
Date and Time:  Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 

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

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com

or message us through the Facebook group  https://www.facebook.com/amtatx

Check the Texas chapter website ( https://tx.wp.amtamassage.org/ ) for current information, event calendars, and resources.

The First 5 Minutes: Setting the Tone for the Entire Session

Join the Panhandle Region for an engaging Meet & Greet as we explore the importance of the first few minutes of a session and how they can shape the entire client experience.

Together, we’ll discuss ways to create a welcoming environment, build trust, and establish a strong connection right from the start. This informal, conversation-based gathering is a great opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and reflect on how small moments can make a big impact in our work.

Whether you are new to the profession or have years of experience, you are invited to join the conversation and connect with fellow massage therapists in your area.

This meeting is free, snacks will be provided, and all massage professionals and students are welcome to attend.

Come connect, share, and strengthen our community—because we believe in community over competition.

When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 2026
From: 5pm-7pm
Where: Paladin’s Healing Touch, 5121 69th St., Building B – Suite 709-B, Lubbock, Texas 79424

In our region, we believe there is room for everyone to succeed. We lead with community, not competition, and we rise by lifting one another.

Please come and join us! It is always our honor and privilege to have you!

We love when you  invite other therapists and students. You are not required to be an AMTA Member to attend.  Please feel free to RSVP by email or through Facebook if you’d like.

You are invited to head over to our Facebook group page and connect with us at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1132374237871185

Should you have any questions, you may contact your Coordinators at: panhandleregion.amtatx@gmail.com

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com

Really looking forward to having you there.

Sip, Snack, and Socialize

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Meet & Greet!

Come expand your connections, build your professional network, and enjoy time with fellow massage therapists in the Northeast Texas area. This is a wonderful opportunity to step away from the treatment room, share experiences, exchange ideas, and simply enjoy good conversation with colleagues who understand the work you do every day.

We’ll have light snacks, friendly faces, and plenty of time to connect and strengthen our local massage community.

Bring a colleague, bring a friend, and come be part of the connection—because we truly believe in community over competition.

Location: Applebee’s in Canton,TX. State Hwy 243, Canton, TX 75103 
Date and TIme: Tuesday, May 26, 2026  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

This is a free meeting, and you do not have to be an AMTA member to attend.  Massage students are more than welcome to attend all our meetings as well!

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

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com or message us through the facebook group  https://www.facebook.com/amtatx

Join Us for a DIY Wind Chime Craft Night!

Join us for another cozy crafternoon in La Grange—enjoy good food, great company, and create a unique, soothing wind chime from upcycled items to take home. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax, connect with fellow massage professionals, and spend some creative time together building community.

Location: Revitalize Beauty Lounge, 609 E. TX-71, La Grange, TX  78945
Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come unwind, get creative, and enjoy an evening of connection, conversation, and community. We look forward to seeing you there!

As always our meetings are free, and snacks will be provided!

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at: brazosvalleyregion.amtatx@gmail.com or message us through the Facebook group

Check the Texas chapter website for current information, event calendars, and resources.

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com

Join us for our May Meet & Greet with special guest Peggy Lamb!

Come connect with fellow massage professionals and enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation, networking, and inspiration. Peggy is a longtime bodyworker, educator, author, and business coach who is passionate about helping therapists build sustainable, fulfilling practices and avoid burnout along the way.

This informal gathering is all about community, connection, and supporting one another in our profession.

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School & Clinic, 4701-B Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 

This meeting is free, and snacks will be provided.Massage professionals, non-members, and students are always welcome—feel free to invite a colleague or friend!

Come connect, share, and grow—because we believe in community over competition.

Peggy Lamb Bio:
As a bodyworker, teacher, author and coach I understand what it takes to build a scalable and sustainable business. Bodyworkers are by nature open-hearted, empathetic and service oriented. But many therapists don’t know how to create a viable business model. After all, very few of us come into this field with a MBA!

The good news is you CAN create a bodywork business that feeds your soul and your bottom line.

If you’re ready to create a fun, soul-satisfying, bank-filling practice — let me help you create your Dream Practice!

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at: austinregion.amtatx@gmail.com, our Facebook group

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com.

Check the Texas chapter website for current information, event calendars, and resources.

Coffee & Community: Building Stronger Connections

Come join the AMTA for a mindful and restorative coffee chat circle designed to help massage therapists re-establish connections, collaboration, referrals, growing education within the massage community in a relaxed, supportive space.

This meeting is free and snacks AND COFFEE will be provided!

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Mazajj Organic Coffee, 3810 N. Mason Road, Building Unit A, Katy, TX  77449

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.

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

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

RSVP to the coordinators at:  nwhoustonregion.amtatx@gmail.com   or Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1328071651300244

For other questions or to learn about volunteering, contact Arnetta volunteerrecruiting.amtatx@gmail.com

The Golden Triangle region of the Texas Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association invites you to register for a two-day 12 hour CE class, Applied Muscle Anatomy: Palpation, Function, and Practice with Christy Miller.

Let’s explore the anatomy at a deeper level and find ways to identify the root cause of our clients pain and restriction.

Come join Christy as we explore our muscular system and gain a deeper understanding of how our body moves and works.

• Describe the structure and function of major muscle groups in the upper and lower extremities, trunk, and core.
• Identify and palpate key muscles and bony landmarks with accuracy during guided lab practice.
• Differentiate the roles of muscles acting as agonists, antagonists, and synergists in human movement.
• Apply stretching and massage techniques targeted to specific muscles and functional groups.
• Demonstrate integration of anatomical knowledge through muscle mapping and peer teaching activities.

This class will be held at:   JLA Office 3255 N. Major Dr. Beaumont, TX on Saturday & Sunday June 13 & 14, 2026 from 9 am-4 pm.

Tuition is $130 for AMTA members, $170 for non-members.

Class size is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot. Use the registration link below to take advantage of this incredible learning opportunity.

REGISTER HERE: https://cvent.me/Zg48Gm