American Massage Therapy Association – Michigan Chapter

The Massage Therapy program at Everest in Grand Rapids graciously invited AMTA-MI 1st VP Meida Olliviera and 3rd VP Jerry Lundgren to present AMTA benefits to their classes. The dynamic duo were warmly recieved and presented to 21 students in the morning class and 10 students in the afternoon class, with pizza and networking on the break. The students were happy to be informed, and FOUR joined that day online, with four more pledging to join … Read entire article »

The Michigan Chapter of the AMTA were asked to participate in the Susan G Komen Walk for the Cure on August 14. We provided chair massage to the walkers, and a few volunteers, as part of the Energizer tent. 8 massage therapists and one support person attended the event, on a sultry near-90 degree day with high humidity. Our pink AMTA/Energizer shirts were soaked through in no time at all. In 9 hours that we were … Read entire article »

I hope that all of you are enjoying the dog days of summer, and the great corn, blueberries and abundant Michigan produce. It’s a little too humid for me personally, but I keep recalling winter and reminding myself to be grateful! We are blessed with abundance in our state, in garden abundance, heat or cold, and now even in volunteer opportunities. Many of you have been checking your ‘in boxes’ and have noticed the many appeals to donate your time and talent. In part, this may be due to the fact that schools are not sending students out into the community as part of their student experience. As a result, professional organizations are awash (or drowning) in requests. I am continually amazed at how much time and how much talent our … Read entire article »