Regions
The Texas Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association relies on volunteer members to build community and provide educational opportunities to its members. With a state this large, it is important to build community locally as well as statewide. To accomplish this, we look to members in local regions to help create community and educational opportunities. Each region has 1-3 (occasionally more) coordinators helping to bring events to your area.
Below you will see a map of the different regions and a link to the regions. Each region’s page contains information about the coordinators, past and upcoming events and photos, and links to the coordinators.
We invite our members to join in our community events, share your ideas, and volunteer to grow your network and community.
Visit the Regional Pages to get information on each:
A Cancer’s Journey: Fundamental Oncology Massage Class
24 CE Hours
Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Times: 8:30-5:30
Location: Phoenix School of Massage 6600 Harwin Dr. #101 Houston, TX 77036
Cost: $140 members, $185 nonmembers
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/X9mb1e
Instructor: Amy Scottino/Christina Hughes
Class Description: A Disease Overview of Cancer One main question will be, “What are some of the causes of Cancer in America” (possible answers could be, genetic mutations, environmental and lifestyle). The second way to display a deeper understanding of this topic would be the staging of cancer per the oncologist. Introduction to Principal Cancer Treatments will be followed by Clinical Considerations: Massage Therapy Adjustments to Disease and Treatment side effects. General Massage Therapy Adjustments will be discussed. Our Last day of class, when it is the time for hands on. The students will be paired with a client of the instructions that is living with cancer. Then the student will have to demonstrate the ability to have an interview, setting a safe plan for the session, understanding any side effects from treatment and possible positional adjustments.If it is unsafe for clients living with cancer to attend, the hands-on portion will be a peer to peer setting with “case study” role playing for each session to display interview, setting a plan for the session and possible positional adjustments needed. Administrative Considerations The students will learn about better and more effective intake and interview approaches. On our last day each student will make their own intake form for this special population.
About the Instructor:
Amy graduated from Sterling Health Center in 2001 and has been practicing massage in many different capacities ever since. Since starting her own practice in 2016, this is where she has been able to fully express her passion for Manual Lymphatic Drainage/ Oncology Massage, caring for women’s health, and pass her education on to help the health of the clients.
Over the years, Amy has been trained in Prenatal/Postpartum/Labor Preparation Massage, Postpartum pelvic health, Infant/Toddler/ Adolescent Massage, Myofascial Release, Geriatric Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Oncology Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Final Touch Massage (Hospice ) , and received her Massage Therapy Instructor License and Continuing Education Provider License. And most recently starting the journey of becoming certified in Zero Balancing. Out of everything she does, her true joy is helping others with all the knowledge she has obtained.
Amy Scottino is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage, Oncology Massage Alliance, A Recognized American Pregnancy Association Massage Therapist, American Massage Therapy Association. Amy also holds a license for Massage Therapy Instructor, Continuing Education Provider, and is a recognized education provider of NCBTMB. Her co-owned education company is Emerald Bodywork Education.
Join AMTA for an opportunity to meet with peers and colleagues at a free event!
Join AMTA for a Free Meet and Greet in the Panhandle region!
AMTA is again working to bring regional meetings and education to our members and future members. We invite you to join us for the first meeting in the Panhandle region to meet your peers, create community, and to give input into what AMTA and the regional coordinators can do to support you in your practice and business.
The meeting will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024 from 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: One Guy From Italy 4320 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79413
Food will be provided
Bring your ideas, questions and suggestions to help build your professional community.
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 always welcome.
We look forward to seeing many therapists and seeing what needs the community has. Please RSVP by email or facebook but don’t let it stop you from coming if you can’t RSVP
You can also head over to our Facebook group page and connect with us:
If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at panhandleregion.amtatx@gmail.com
or the Education Chair (Michelle) at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com
Let’s explore Pilates and learn some self-care exercises
Join AMTA for a Free Meet and Greet in the Northeast Texas region!
We invite you to join us for the monthly meeting in the Northeast Texas region to meet your peers, create community,and learn about Pilates.
Harmony Packard, owner of Flexxology Health, will discuss the intersection between massage and Pilates with practical exercises for self-care and advice on exercises to share with clients with certain ailments.
The meeting will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Flexxology Health 1023 N University Dr Apt 6, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
The meeting is free and food will be provided
Let’s explore ways we can help ourselves and our clients.
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 always welcome. We look forward to seeing many therapists and seeing what needs the community has. Please RSVP by email or Facebook but don’t let it stop you from coming if you can’t RSVP
You can also head over to our Facebook group page and connect with us.
If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at netexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com
or the Education Chair (Michelle) at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com
Alternative Pain Management–Ways to COPE with Pain
We invite you to join AMTA for our free monthly community building and education meeting in North/West Houston. Join us as we look at options to assist with Pain Management and practice some stretches.
LOCATION: Asia Pacific Massage Institute 1500 S Dairy Ashford Rd Suite 180, Houston, TX 77077
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Food will be provided.
You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are always welcome. Feel free to invite other therapists and/or share this email. You can also post on Facebook groups you may participate in.
If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at: nwhoustonregion.amtatx@gmail.com
or on our Facebook group or the Education Chair (Michelle) at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com
RSVP by email or Facebook requested by not required.
Let’s gather & Network as we expand our region!
Join the Dallas AMTA region and fellow therapists for our September 2024 meeting at Hands On Therapy in Mesquite! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and build a supportive massage community. We’re excited to expand the AMTA Dallas Region further east and learn about the needs of massage professionals in this area.
We have two hours to network and get to know each other, so please arrive on time as we respect everyone’s busy schedules.
Location: Hands on Therapy Massage School 1804 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149
Date & Time: Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 2pm – 4pm
This meeting is open to all massage professionals, not just AMTA members. Students are always welcome. As always, the meeting is free and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
You can RSVP 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
Lets enjoy nature, get some exercise and talk about what works in our individual practices!
Join AMTA for our monthly meet & greet to have fun, get to know each other, enjoy good food, and take a walk in nature. Food is provided
Focus of the meeting: We will be having a half and half meeting.
- First half will be discussion surrounding individual practices: Ethics, grounding, music, hygiene, mental prep, breathwork, dress, unusual massage requests and legalities. and more.
- I will share a juicing recipe, Josué will share more health drink options, MJ will talk about burning sage.
- Second half will be open for anyone that wants to walk the small walking path together. So, bring walking shoes if you want to walk with us after the first part of the meeting.
Location: Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Dr. San Antonio, TX
Time: Sunday, Sept 22, 2024 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
RSVP by email or Facebook requested but not required to attend.
There is no cost to attend. All therapists are welcome, so feel free to bring a colleague or fellow therapist to meet others. You do not need to be an AMTA member to attend. Students are always welcome.
For questions or RSVP contact the coordinators at: saregion.amtatx@gmail.com or the Education Chair at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com. You can also join our Facebook page to learn about events in our region https://www.facebook.com/groups/1207456803264247.
To see what is happening in regions across Texas, check out the calendar page on our website: https://tx.wp.amtamassage.org/calendar/
Come for coffee and breakfast bites and connect with other therapists
Join the Ft Worth region of the Texas AMTA for a free breakfast connect and share meeting for massage therapists. Let’s get to know our colleagues and make connections.
Location: Black Rifle Coffee, 3201 Tracewood Way Suite 131, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Time: Monday, September 23 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The meeting is free and food is provided
You don’t have to be an AMTA member to attend–all therapists are welcome. Bring a fellow therapist or feel free to share this email. Students are always welcome.
For questions or RSVP contact the coordinators at: amta.fwtx@gmail.com, or through our Facebook Group or the Education Chair at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com
RSVP requested but not required to attend.
Introduction to Integrative Lymphatic Therapy
21 CE Hours
Dates: September 27-29, 2024
Times: 8:30-4:30
Location: Star City Production Studio Studio C 120 W. Castellano Dr. El Paso, TX 79912
Cost: $140 members, $185 non-members
CLASS IS FULL
Instructor: Jessica Johnson
Class Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and techniques of Integrative Lymphatic Therapy. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, its function and importance in maintaining health, and the manual lymphatic drainage techniques used to stimulate lymphatic flow. The course will allow students to have full comprehension of contraindications, and differential diagnosis, as well as how to integrate other techniques such as taping and cupping to help release lymphatic “blockages”.
Students should bring:
- A set of sheets
- A pillowcase
- A blanket if you get cold
- A pillow for your neck and one as a bolster (or bring a bolster)
- Notepad and pen for taking notes
- If you have a set of cups you wish to bring
- A massage table
- Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a sweater
- This is a hands-on class
About the Instructor:
Jessica Johnson, LMT, CMLDT, CLT
Massage Therapist, Owner of Austin Lymphatic, & Founder of Integrative Lymphatic Therapy, Music Lover, Outdoor Enthusiast
For more than a decade, Jessica has dedicated herself to perfecting her expertise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). She is the proud owner of Austin Lymphatic and the visionary founder of Integrative Lymphatic Therapy (ILT). Recognizing the immense healing potential of this specialized technique, she has taken her practice to new heights by developing (ILT). This approach combines the therapeutic benefits of MLD with her own innovative technique, Active Lymphatic Release (ALR). She further enhances her treatments with complementary modalities from various holistic disciplines, such as massage cupping, kinesio taping, and scar tissue intervention.
As demand for her technique grew, Jessica faced the challenge of balancing her desire to help everyone in need with the limitations of hands-on work. In response, she pursued a teaching license to pass on her knowledge to a growing team of lymph-focused practitioners at Austin Lymphatic. Through workshops, seminars, and writing contributions, she strives to promote a more comprehensive and gentler approach to healing.
At the core of Jessica’s passion lies an urgent drive to elevate the perception of lymphatic therapy in the healthcare field. She firmly believes that this technique’s true potential goes beyond aesthetics and extends to supporting overall health and wellness. With a specific focus on autoimmune conditions, cancer recovery, pre & post-surgical interventions, and various general health issues, Jessica advocates for implementing lymphatic massage as an integral part of holistic care.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has always been a central part of her philosophy and one of the many reasons she chose massage therapy as a career. Jessica often takes breaks from it all to enjoy the outdoors, family & friends, singing & dancing and tries her best to find time to do absolutely nothing and sit and breathe. She encourages everyone to do the same!
Let’s explore self care with Aerial Yoga!
Join AMTA for a Free Meet and Greet in the Big Country region!
We invite you to join us for the second meeting in the Big Country region. Meet your peers, create community, and give input into how AMTA can support your practice and business.
Focus of the meeting is Self-care through Aerial Yoga with Dayna. Experience Aerial Yoga in this beautiful studio. Wear comfortable clothing.
The meeting will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Huffington Pilates and Fitness Studio 9 Hospital Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
Snacks will be provided
Let’s explore ways we can help ourselves and our clients.
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 always welcome.
Please RSVP by email or Facebook but don’t let it stop you from coming if you can’t RSVP
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.
If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at bigcountryregion.amtatx@gmail.com
or the Education Chair (Michelle) at: educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com
Oh-oh! It’s time to talk about taxes and deductions!
We invite you to join the Heart of Texas region of the Texas chapter of AMTA for our free monthly community building meeting as we learn about taxes and deductions from Heather Webster. This is a great time of year to make sure we are ready for tax time at the end of the year. Let’s make sure we are able to get the most deductions possible this year.
And, we will share an update from the AMTA National convention in Tampa.
Date and time: Monday, September 30, 2024 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Lunaria Bodywork 10252 W. Adams Ave Ste 104A Temple, TX 76502
This event is free to attend and food will be provided. Bring a drink!
We look forward to connecting with familiar and new faces. Feel free to invite other therapists and/or share this email. You don’t have to be an AMTA member to attend. Students are always welcome.
If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at heartoftexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com or the Education chair at education chair.amtatexas@gmail.com
Information can also be found on the calendar on the Texas AMTA website and on our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2955962764709238. If you haven’t joined our Facebook group, come on over and see what’s happening in our region.
These are all of the planned regions for Texas. Some are not yet in operation but will be coming soon.
