American Medical Massage Associates

The American Medical Massage Association (AMMA) was established with a clear mission: to represent, cultivate, and safeguard the interests of medical massage therapists. We strive to elevate medical massage therapy to its rightful place as a respected allied healthcare profession while fostering unity within the wider massage therapy community. This vision is realized through a steadfast commitment to professional standards, comprehensive education, and rigorous testing.

Professional Standards

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the AMMA recognizes the crucial importance of establishing and upholding the highest standards for medical massage therapy. As opportunities expand within the allied healthcare field, we aim to ensure that patients receive safe, evidence-based, and scientifically sound therapeutic treatments. We believe that proactive involvement in shaping laws and policies governing massage therapy is essential to defining the profession and protecting its integrity. By setting clear benchmarks for education and healthcare practices, we empower qualified medical massage therapists to navigate future regulations and establish themselves as credible professionals within both public and clinical settings.

Education

The AMMA is dedicated to advancing medical massage therapy as a legitimate and valuable component of the healthcare system. We understand that education is the cornerstone of professional growth and recognition. To that end, we offer a wide range of educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of medical massage therapists. Whether you are embarking on your initial journey into medical massage or seeking to expand your existing knowledge base, the AMMA provides resources to support your development and enhance your skills. Our commitment extends beyond initial training, offering continuing education opportunities to keep your skills sharp, your knowledge current, and your certification in good standing.

Testing & Certification

Through its partnership with the National Board Certification Agency (NBCA), the AMMA offers a rigorous and credible path to certification for medical massage therapists. The NBCA sets stringent competency standards for professional examination, certification, and continuing education, ensuring that certified therapists possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide safe and effective treatment. This peer-reviewed and statistically-driven assessment process provides patients, institutions, and government agencies with a reliable means of identifying qualified and competent medical massage therapy professionals.

Teamwork & Collaboration

The AMMA's success is a direct result of the collaborative efforts of a dedicated team. As a membership-driven organization, we value the contributions of our employees, member volunteers, board members, advisory board, associates, and affiliated professionals. This spirit of shared commitment drives our mission to advance medical massage therapy as a vital healthcare modality.