AMTiHC
Healthcare-based massage therapy
Healthcare-based massage therapy is a growing area of the massage profession. There is a great need for development, collaboration, and education for healthcare-based massage therapy in order to support that growth. For these reasons, a small group of like-minded colleagues who share their passion about massage therapy, have started a new organization to support the work of healthcare-based massage therapists.
The Association of Massage Therapists in Healthcare
The Association of Massage Therapists in Healthcare, (AMTiHC pronounced “Am-Tik”) will initially focus on three specific areas.
The priorities include:
- Education
- Practice Development
- Networking
Mission
The mission of the Association of Massage Therapists in Healthcare is to support healthcare-based massage therapists in their work with education, compassion, and a collaborative outreach.
In carrying out this mission, AMTiHC shall:
- Work within the scope of the bylaws
- Create and support standards of massage therapy in healthcare for the best interest of practitioners, patient, caregivers, and other healthcare providers
- Create and support education to support safe care for all massage therapy patients
Vision
Thrive to make massage therapy accepted, accessible, and respected in all branches of healthcare.
Values
Compassion, Education, People, Goodwill, Inclusivity
What is Healthcare-based Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy performed by a skilled educated massage therapist to improve a patient’s outcome, decrease side effects of the disease/ailment/medication, reduce stress, offer palliative care or other care to patients under the care of a physician or advance provider. The healthcare settings may include, but not limited to hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, nursing home, assisted living, and hospice.
Healthcare-based Massage Therapists
- educated and highly skilled massage therapist
- meet local and state regulations,
- who works within scope of practice,
- ethical & compassionate individual who provides safe and effective care to patients
- meets competencies
- works in healthcare setting
- Do no harm
Volunteer
Volunteers: We have several volunteer committee positions available. The time commitment will vary from approximately 2-20 hours per month.
- Finance Committee
- Education Committee
- Networking Committee
- Outreach
- Mentoring
- Practice Development Committees
- Communication – Marketing/Website/Social Media
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Karen Armstrong at karmstrong@amtihc.org.