The American Massage Therapy Association was founded in 1943. Now the American Massage Therapy Association® represents more than 55,000 massage therapists in 27 countries. AMTA works to establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance of good health and complementary to other therapeutic processes; to advance the profession through ethics and standards, certification, school accreditation, continuing education, professional publications, legislative efforts, public education, and fostering the development of members.

AMTA is an acronym for the American Massage Therapy Association.

Website: American Massage Therapy Association

Mission

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To serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.

Core Values

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• We are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, honesty and dignity.
  
• We are a nonprofit member-driven organization of ethical professionals.
  
• We embrace excellence in education, service, and leadership.
  
• We endorse professional standards and support fair regulation of massage therapy.
  
• We believe that massage benefits all.

Code of Ethics

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This Code of Ethics is a summary statement of the standards by which massage therapists agree to conduct their practices and is a declaration of the general principles of acceptable, ethical, professional behavior.

Massage therapists shall:

1. Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality massage therapy/bodywork to those who seek their professional service.

2. Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person by not discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial manner with clients and/or colleagues.

3. Demonstrate professional excellence through regular self-assessment of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness by continued education and training.

4. Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with clients and respect each client's right to privacy.

5. Conduct all business and professional activities within their scope of practice, the law of the land, and project a professional image.

6. Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual activities involving their clients.

7. Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of self, clients, and associates.

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