• Feb 16, 2010
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Salt Lake City Library
• Members Welcome

Online Registration Now Open! (see below)

Embrace the Journey that Unites Us

The theme of the 2010 AMTA Utah Chapter Convention reminds us that we are all on a journey and that together we make the journey more enjoyable and more successful. Join with your fellow members and other massage therapists in learning from recognized experts.

Mary Nickles is the Keynote Speaker Friday night.

Convention Committee Lisa Moen, Emily Tomer, Camylle Katherman and Jill Anderson are all continuing to work toward bringing you a wonderful convention this year.

Location: Salt Lake City Airport Hilton Hotel

5151 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

(Up to Date Convention information is also in the updated online newsletter)

• Lunch will be provided as part of your tuition at Convention (except Sunday – only available to those completing registration in January).
• The Vendor Expo will be held every day during the lunch period making it easier for you to visit vendor’s booths and get to know their offerings.
• Classes include:
  • Reiki Level I: Janet Peacock – [link to description]
    • Friday, Feb. 5
  • Orthopedic Massage: James Waslaski – [link to description]
    • Friday, Saturday, Sunday Feb. 5-7
  • Chakra Therapy for Healing Practitioners: Syl Carson – [link to description]
    • Friday, Saturday Feb. 5,6
  • Tuina Acupressure: Taunya Robbins – [link to description]
    • Friday, Saturday Feb. 5,6
  • Sacroiliac Joint: Ivan Lach – [link to description]
    • Sunday Feb. 7
• The annual membership and business meeting Friday night the 5th.
  • Mary Nickles from KUTV 2 News will be the evening’s Keynote speaker.
  • Door Prizes
  • Raffle Prizes
• Price of Convention - Simplified, lower cost
  • $100 per day
  • $300 for the 3-day class, $200 each for the 2-day classes, $100 each for the 1-day classes. What a bargain! And what could be easier?
  • Coupons! ALL AMTA Active Members may use your continuing education coupon for $25 off each day of classes (you could take a $300 class for $225!!!)
  • Register Online – Use Credit Card for Online Registrations
• Useful Links:
  • Convention Schedule
  • Convention Registration Form – Checks only for Mail-in Registrations
  • Convention Information – Elections

Reminder: Late Fee for registration has been waived! Online registration is open as of Monday, January 25, 2010! No meals will be available to those registering after Jan 31, 2010.  Thanks! Use your Credit Card with Online Registration!

Deadline Waived!

You can still register for AMTA Utah Chapter Convention 2010, without any late fee!
To reserve lunchtime meals you must register before the end of January.

Convention is Feb. 5-7, 2010 at the Salt Lake City Airport Hilton Hotel

5151 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States 84116-2891
Tel: 1-801-539-1515   Fax: 1-801-539-1113

Remember to mention AMTA when booking your room for special rates.

Online registration is OPEN! Click Here

Click this link to refresh your recollection of where it is and what’s in store at Convention 2010.

There are a host of benefits to being a member in the AMTA.

Check it out by clicking here!

Utah Massage Board quarterly meeting scheduled for

January 20, 2010
ROOM 401 – 9:00 A.M.
Heber M. Wells Building
160 East 300 South
Conference Room TBA
Salt Lake City, Utah

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• Jan 20, 2010
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Salt Lake City Library
• Members Welcome

Run for it!

The AMTA provides a unique opportunity to members to run for elected office and participate in providing leadership to the chapter in fulfilling its mission of developing the art and science of massage therapy.

The mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.

The positions below offer the opportunity to serve the members and require some time, effort and some qualifications. All the positions require at least 1 year’s membership in good standing and signing the Volunteer Code of Conduct (see link below). The Treasurer position requires some experience or knowledge of accounting or additional service on the board of directors. The President and VP positions require one year’s prior service as a Committee Chair, member or Board membership within the last three years. For specific eligibility requirements use the links below. All members interested in running for office must complete and submit the Election Application Form by the deadline, January 5, 2010.

• Election Application Form

Here’s links to the most complete information about the positions open in this year’s Convention Election ( (Members-only links, require login name and password):

• President (2-year term)
  
• 2nd Vice President (2-year term)
  
• Treasurer (1-year term, until 2011, then 2-year terms thereafter)
  
• Secretary (2-year term)
  

• Code of Conduct