Your Voice Matters:

Help Shape AMTA’s Future by Taking the Delegate Survey

Our chapter’s strength has always come from you, the members who show up, speak up, and help guide the direction of our profession. As we prepare for the upcoming Assembly of Delegates (AOD), we’re asking for your input through the annual Delegate Survey. This is one of the most direct ways you can influence the conversations and decisions that shape AMTA at the national level.

The survey only takes a few minutes, but its impact lasts all year. When members participate, Delegates can speak with clarity and confidence,  knowing they are representing real voices, real needs, and real experiences. 

Please respond back by August 21st. 

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Here’s a brief summary of each topic.

Massage Therapy and AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly present in healthcare and wellness, and massage therapists are beginning to encounter AI tools for documentation, treatment planning, communication, scheduling, marketing, and business operations. These technologies can streamline administrative tasks and expand access to information, but they also introduce concerns around accuracy, data privacy, HIPAA compliance, ethical use, and maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic relationship. Because AI’s impact varies across practice settings, the Assembly of Delegates has an opportunity to examine both the benefits and risks, consider how to integrate technology responsibly, and explore how AI aligns with AMTA’s mission of supporting ethical practice, professional growth, and the advancement of massage therapy. 

Chapter Delegate’s Role

Many AMTA chapters rely on Delegates only during the annual Assembly of Delegates meeting, leaving a gap in communication and member representation throughout the rest of the year. Because Delegates are uniquely positioned to connect members, chapter leadership, and National, a focused AOD discussion can help clarify expectations, strengthen communication pathways, and create shared best practices for year‑round engagement. Chapters currently vary widely in how they utilize Delegates, resulting in inconsistent outreach and missed opportunities for member‑driven input. Exploring this topic supports AMTA’s goals of leadership development, organizational cohesion, and ensuring members’ voices are consistently represented. 

Chapter Mandatory Deliverables

Current policy requires chapters to send news three times a year, hold one annual meeting, and maintain basic contact information. However, member surveys consistently show that the most valued chapter offerings are in‑person education, local government relations, and in‑person social events, along with high‑quality communication and meaningful meetings. This reveals a clear mismatch between what chapters are required to deliver and what members say provides the greatest value. As a data‑driven association, AMTA should explore whether revising mandatory deliverables would better align chapter expectations with member priorities and strengthen overall engagement.