Professional Affiliations
“We don't heal in isolation, but in community.”
— S. Kelley Harrell
Connecting Healthier People for a Healthier Georgia
Founded in October 2010, the Holistic Chamber of Commerce is a global organization that represents holistically-minded professionals, practitioners, businesses and resource providers.
They encourage and promote healthy living, and support those who make it possible to make it easier for consumers to learn about and access holistic, natural and eco-friendly products, services and solutions.
Member since 2019
Dedicated to the Success of Today's Massage Professionals
Established in 1985, award-winning MASSAGE Magazine is the preferred trade publication for massage practitioners and is the longest running publication of its kind. Published articles on technique, business, news, self-care, research and more may be found in their vast library of resources.
From the classroom to the session room, the MASSAGE Magazine staff is dedicated to not only supporting massage therapists and students with the information and products they need, but also helping them reach clients and enjoy a satisfying and long-lasting practice.
Member since 2012
Community, Connection and Family
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the largest nonprofit professional association serving massage therapists, students and schools. They robustly support members while helping promote the health benefits of massage to the public, the health care community and other important groups.
The mission of the AMTA is to serve its members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. They have served the massage community for over 75 years and are strong advocates for the issues important to massage therapists across the nation.
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What does the AMTA say about Massage Therapy?
It is the position of the AMTA that massage therapy can provide significant benefit as a component of integrative healthcare. Incorporating massage therapy enables treatment of not only the physical and behavioral aspects of a wide variety of health conditions, but also the myriad of symptoms that accompany them.
From relieving pain to managing cancer symptoms and reducing depression, explore the many health advantages of massage therapy.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) advances and advocates for the professional practice of NCCAOM Board-Certified Acupuncturists™ by promoting established national standards focused on competence and credentialing.