2026 Texas Convention
2026 Texas Convention
April 23 – 25, 2026
Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Three days of education, networking, community and fun!
Join us in Waco for classes. Help us celebrate 65 years of the Texas Chapter.
Convention is wonderful for everyone
- PreConvention Wednesday night Meet and Greet – Wednesday evening there will be a Meet and Greet for all local therapists, students, attendees, vendors, and instructors. Light hors d’oeuvres and soft beverages will be served. Dress for the weather and join us to meet and mingle with convention attendees from all around the state and beyond.
- Thursday morning registration starts registration opens at 7AM.
- Morning – Morning registration opens at 7AM Jump into wonderful classes several of which begin this morning! Exhibitors will be open as soon as they are set up and you can visit during your breaks and lunch periods.
- Midday – Light lunch is served. Visit exhibitors after you eat, but don’t forget to return to class. There is also a light snack during afternoon break.
- Evening is our Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner. If you are a Texas Chapter AMTA member, be sure to sign up for the dinner when you register. There is no additional fee, but you must sign up so we order a meal for you. A brief State of the Chapter is given by President Brenda Padilla. Election results are reported and awards are presented. This is also a great time to meet others from your area and network.
- Friday
- Morning & Mid-Day – A full day of excellent classes. Expect a light lunch and snack at afternoon break. Visit Exhibitors during both of these.
- Saturday – this is the last day of fabulous classes! Be present to learn and receive your CEs.
- Morning & Mid-Day – Again there is a light lunch and an afternoon snack. The last chance to visit exhibitors will be during lunchtime. They will be packing up to leave after lunch. Be sure to pick up any items they are holding for you before lunch ends.
- After class is the saddest time. Saying goodbye to friends old and new and “See you next year!”
Whether you are a student or an experienced therapist
we have classes and tracks designed just for you.
Class Options in the
Licensed Therapist Track
- InBodyWeTrust: Supporting the ANS and Healing Trauma through Touch and Movement
- CBD Integrated: Understanding the Endocannabinoid System for Bodyworkers
- Ancient Embodied Touch (Lomi Lomi)
- A Doctor’s Note is Not Good Enough–and What is Better
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- 3.5 Steps to Private Practice
- Grounding for LMT’s
- Stretching for Rehab!
- Integrated Soft Tissue Scraping (iSTS)
- Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Diseases
- Massage Therapy and Pathology: Fibromyalgia and the “invisible” diseases
- Structural and Functional Assessments for Improving Therapeutic Results
- Introduction to Integrative Palliative Care for Massage Therapy Professionals
- Touching the Mind: Mental and Mood Disorders for Massage Therapists
- Ethics of Client Communication: Talking to Clients About Their Health
- Marketing for the Real World
- Can I Deduct That?
- Advanced Strategies for Effective Massage
- Structural Dynamics for Rotator Cuff Pain
Class Options in the
Massage Student Track
(CE’s are not awarded nor required)
- Student 2 Professional Summit: Soar to Success
- Touching the Mind: Mental and Mood Disorders for Massage Therapists
- Ethics of Client Communication: Talking to Clients About Their Health
- Marketing for the Real World
- Can I Deduct That?
- Structural Dynamics for Rotator Cuff Pain
- Integrated Soft Tissue Scraping (iSTS)
- Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Diseases
- Massage Therapy and Pathology: Fibromyalgia and the “invisible” diseases
- 3.5 Steps to Private Practice
- Structural and Functional Assessments for Improving Therapeutic Results
- CBD Integrated: Understanding the Endocannabinoid System for Bodyworkers
- A Doctor’s Note is Not Good Enough–and What is Better
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Grounding for LMT’s
- Stretching for Rehab!
New this year!
Exhibitor Hall Passes
Can’t attend the convention but want to explore massage products? This year we offer an exhibitor pass. The pass is good for all three days and is only $25 . Explore what the exhibitors have to offer and see the latest tools for massage.
INSTRUCTORS
Exhibitor Hall passes
Exhibitor only passes available!
We are excited to have these nationally known instructors share their knowledge and expertise with you.
Hotels
We have a convention rate and room blocks reserved at two hotels:
Hilton Waco
connected to Convention Center
Room Rate $149
- 48 hour cancellation policy
- Book by Mar 21st
- Free breakfast IF booked through our link.
Marriot by Hilton Waco
across the street from Convention Center
Room Rate $139
- 48 hour cancellation policy
- Book by Mar 21st
- Free breakfast IF booked through our link.