Newsletter PDF—Winter 2008 - AMTA-AZ

Making Connections
By Tee Wills, AMTA-AZ Secretary/Treasurer
The theme of the Cincinnati 2007 AMTA
National Convention, “Making Connections,”
became a reality for the Arizona Chapter
members in attendance, thanks to Michelle
Cordero’s great idea to conduct a scavenger hunt
for attendees to enter a drawing for free registration to the 2008 Convention in Phoenix.
The only clue was based on caricatures on a
postcard enclosed in each convention attendee’s
packet. The scavenger hunt consisted of finding
the six Arizona Chapter members named on the
postcard. They had to find us so we could hand
punch the card next to our name and picture.
We all had a different punch shape—a butterfly,
a flower, a heart, a sun, a cat and a Mickey
Mouse. Once a convention attendee had all 6
punches they were then eligible to enter their
card into the drawing to be held on Saturday
night at the dinner/dance.
What fun we had. When one of us was
spotted, we would be inundated and completely
surrounded by large groups of people. Most often
there would be several of us together so folks
would feel as if they hit the jackpot. Every time a
class would have a break, people would be
hunting us down—even into the restrooms.
With convention attendance hovering around
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with Teri Rogers
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January 12–13, 2008 in Tucson
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January 12–13, 2008 CE workshop.
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1200 we met so many people. Constantly people
would be staring at us, calling our names,
searching us out, and we couldn’t help but
wonder—Do I know this person or do they want
their card punched?
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attendance. It was
The scavenger hunt consisted of finding our six
a wonderful way to
AZ Chapter representatives named on the
promote the Phoenix
postcard. The Convention 2007 attendees who
found all six of our representatives were eligible
Convention and
to enter a drawing for a free registration to the
make acquaintances
Phoenix 2008 National Convention.
for next year!!!
Note from Our
President . . . . . . 3
Newly Appointed
2nd Vice President
.............. 3
CVOP 2007 . . . . . 4
Summer 2007
Meeting and CE
Workshop Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
2007 National
Convention House of
Delegates . . . . . . . 5
A Few Days in the
Life of a Convention
Delegate . . . . . . 10
CEU Workshop,
January 12–13:
“Lymphatic Drainage
Massage” . . . . . 6–7
State Board of
Massage Therapy 10
Welcome to Our
New Members . 8 –9
Late Arrivals . . . . . 9
Raffle Tickets . . 11
Practitioners for
2008 Convention 12
BOD Elections 2008
Application . insert
AMTA Arizona In-Touch
The AMTA-AZ Arizona In-Touch
is published three times a year by the
American Massage Therapy Association,
Arizona Chapter, a non-profit professional
massage therapy association.
Mission of AMTA Arizona Chapter
The mission of the Arizona Chapter of
the American Massage Therapy Association is to develop and advance the art,
science and practice of massage therapy in
a caring, professional and ethical manner
in order to promote the health and
welfare of humanity in Arizona.
Goals of AMTA Arizona Chapter
To establish massage therapy as integral
to the maintenance of good health
To increase public awareness of massage
therapy and the profession
Arizona Chapter Board Members
President
Lillian Walker
10217 E. Marmon St
Tucson, AZ 85748
520-241-2727
schragemt@cox.net
3rd Vice President
Connie Griffith
1650 E. Barbarita Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-813-9326
cagriffith@juno.com
1st Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Lillian Hackett
7484 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
520-975-5837
tortolitalil@aol.com
Tee Wills
3020 N.Country Club
Tucson, Arizona 85716
520-322-6161
lmtwills@comcast.net
2nd Vice President
Immediate Past President
Sandy Anderson
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-5438
anderkauf@msn.com
Patti Stanley
3080 N. Civic Center Plaza Dr. #14
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-568-4458
pstanley10@cox.net
To promote high standards in providing
massage therapy to the public
To increase access to quality massage
therapy for all persons
To be an influential member of the health
care community
To be a leader and a resource for issues in
the field of massage therapy including—
definitions, practice and education
standards, legislation and regulation
To enhance the professional development
and personal growth of members
To continue the Arizona AMTA’s growth,
development, organizational effectiveness
and visibility
In pursuit of the above goals, the Arizona
Chapter of the AMTA will be guided by
the values of care and competency.
Arizona In-Touch
Winter 2007
Arizona Chapter Committee Chairs
Awards Committee Chair
Sandy Anderson
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-5438
anderkauf@msn.com
Membership Committee Chair
Rodney Valentine
1924 E. Jacinto Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
480-813-5414
valentinerodney@yahoo.com
Marketing/PR Committee Chair
Michelle Cordero
2210 S. Mill Ave. #9
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-557-9770
info@colibreecenter.com
Education Committee Chair
Kellye Webber
800 N. Swan Rd. #106
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-891-0802
comfortzonetherapies@cox.net
Government Relations Contact
Lillian Walker
10217 E. Marmon St
Tucson, AZ 85748
520-241-2727
schragemt@cox.net
“Making Connections,” the theme of the Cincinnati 2007 AMTA National Convention, really
hit home for me. This is what massage therapists
do everyday! We touch our clients, we make
connections.
As massage therapists, we have an awareness
of how making that connection works physiologically in our clients—moving blood and lymph,
assisting the body to heal itself. Yet have you ever
thought about how that positive touch can affect
others of whom we are not aware? The client
leaves your table feeling a little better. How will
“Making Connections” at the 2007 National
Convention in Cincinnati—Dr. Leena Guptha,
AMTA National President (pictured left)
and Lillian Walker, Arizona Chapter President
that client, in a positive state of mind and body,
continue making connections with other people?
I have had the opportunity, as an AMTA
volunteer, to branch out and make many connec-
tions on a lot of different levels in the association.
I can honestly say that I’m a better person for
the volunteer experience. The most important
connection I get to make is on the chapter level—
meeting fellow massage therapists and chapter
volunteers at the Arizona general meetings. As
chapter president, I have also had the opportunity
to travel and to meet the AMTA National Board
and staff, the members of the Arizona State Board
of Massage Therapy, the board members of the
Massage Therapy Foundation, and the members
of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. All these connections
make me proud to be an AMTA member.
This has been a special year for the Arizona
Chapter. Lil Hackett (1st Vice President for the
Arizona Chapter), Tee Wills (AMTA-AZ Secretary/Treasurer), Kellye Webber (Chair of the
Arizona Chapter’s Education Committee),
Michelle Cordero (Chapter Marketing Committee
Chair), Sandy Anderson (AMTA-AZ Awards
Committee Chair) and I (Arizona Chapter
President) traveled to the national convention in
Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to our 2007 chapter
member and representatives’ responsibilities, we
attended as ambassadors for the 2008 national
convention which will be held at the Phoenix
Convention Center. This allowed me to connect
with all sorts of massage therapists from all over
the country. I absolutely loved having the
opportunity to make even more connections!!
How are you getting out in the world and
making your connections?
Lillian Walker
AMTA-AZ Chapter
President
Lillian Walker
AMTA-AZ Chapter President
Newly Appointed 2nd Vice President
On June 6, Shelene Taylor resigned her position
as 2nd Vice President of the AZ Chapter. She has
been an asset to the Chapter; it has truly been
an honor to work with Shelene for the past four
years. Her wisdom and logical thinking skills will
be missed at the AZ Chapter Board meetings. We
wish Shelene the best in all her endeavors.
Sandy Anderson was unanimously approved by
the Board to serve out the remainder of the 2nd
Vice President’s term. She is currently the Chair of
the Awards Committee and of the Leadership and
Development Committee.
The 2nd Vice President’s position will be
open for election at the AMTA-AZ Chapter annual
membership meeting in Phoenix, May 2008.
In appointing Sandy, the AZ Board of Directors
followed procedures outlined in the AMTA Bylaws:
Article XIV. Chapters
Section 5. Chapter Officers,
E. Vacancy and Succession
4. A Vacancy in any appointed office may be
filled by appointment by the Chapter President with
the approval of the Chapter Board of Directors at
any regular or special meeting or by mail ballot.
5. All members filling vacancies by election or
appointment must satisfy the qualifications for
office as put forth in these Bylaws.
Arizona In-Touch
Winter 2007
Chapter Volunteer Orientation Program 2007
By Kellye Webber,
AMTA-AZ Education Committee Chair
Our thriving chapters
are the best way to
build strong local
communities of
AMTA therapists
who can improve
their practices and
increase consumer
access to safe,
compassionate touch.
This summer I was appointed by our Chapter
Board to attend AMTA’s 5th annual Chapter
Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP)—for
which I am very grateful. I had a truly rewarding
experience. As Tee Will’s partner in attendance,
it was so nice to have an experienced and knowledgeable volunteer by my side.
AMTA recognizes that each state chapter is
the first face-to-face impression of the association
to our members. They know it is critical that our
members’ experience with the local chapters be
positive, dependable, and personally and professionally uplifting. Our thriving chapters are the
best way to build strong local communities of
AMTA therapists who can improve their practices and increase consumer access to safe,
compassionate touch. So, to support its local
chapters, this year’s CVOP—in Evanston, Illinois
July 12-15—was themed “Journey to Leadership.”
There were a whopping 94 chapter volunteers
representing 50 chapters. What a great feeling to
know that all of these attendees were all volunteers—just like me!
Chris Voltarel (from CA) is our Chapter
Relations Committee Chair. She started off this
3-day journey by encouraging all CVOP attendees
to consider how they can best serve AMTA
members while also embracing the challenges and
opportunities that come with volunteering. We
were led through educational sessions that ranged
from chapter financial reporting, to acting as
an ambassador for AMTA, to rejuvenating the
volunteer spirit. At this point my volunteer spirit
was soaring being around all these wonderful
volunteers and sharing thoughts and ideas, but
the session on ambassadorship definitely got
my attention.
One of the “team” exercises was for us to come
up with a portrait of an AMTA Ambassador. Each
team was allowed to use whatever material, paper,
or accessories they chose (or could come up with)
to create what they viewed the portrait to be.
Some teams created colorful drawings ranging
from one of an AMTA massage therapist embracing the world of people, to (one of my favorites)
a sheet of foil carefully and artfully portraying a
mirror. This one really put some thoughtful
attention into focus for me and the reason why I
was there. Although this exercise gave a lot of us a
great release of laughter and enjoyment to share,
it truly delivered a fundamental message. Each of
us members—especially as volunteers—should be
knowledgeable about, and committed to, AMTA’s
mission, goals, core values, and envisioned future,
thus giving us a consistent message to the public
about massage therapy.
I have been a volunteer for our Arizona
chapter just under four years. As a volunteer for
AMTA, I am not only a member of a “memberdriven organization of ethical professionals,” but
an ambassador for all members of the American
Massage Therapy Association as well.
Summer 2007 Membership Meeting
Top row, pictured
left to right—
Graciano Lopez,
Natalie Lecher,
Carissa Perry,
Linda Mills,
Valerie Floyd.
Bottom row,
left to right—
Anne Kurtz,
Debbie Atchison
Arizona In-Touch
Winter 2007
National Convention House Of Delegates
By Lil Hackett, AMTA-AZ 1st Vice President
Thank you to all the members that voted me
into the House of Delegates (HOD) to represent
our state, along with our three other delegates,
Lillian Walker, Kellye Webber and Tee Wills.
This was my first opportunity representing our
state in a national capacity and it was extremely
fascinating! We had a ‘mock’ session the first day,
and learned all about the proper procedures for
speaking and voting in this forum.
The next day, we voted on 5 separate
recommendations, representing our chapter
membership’s decisions from our general meeting
in August. The recommendations that were
considered, discussed and voted upon at this
year’s HOD were:
1. Regarding the installation of new
officers… ‘allowing them to be installed
during a Chapter Annual Meeting,
Convention in which they are elected,
or at a later date.’ This recommendation
did pass.
2. Regarding the duties of the Nominating
Committee… ‘they may submit one (1) or
more names for each elective office to be
filled.’ This recommendation passed.
3. Regarding “Professional Active
Classification” requiring the therapist to
‘hold a valid license, registration or
certification issued by the state, territory or
District of Columbia.’ This recommendation did not pass.
4. Regarding the “Membership in Chapters,” requesting ‘each Member to be
assigned to as many State Chapters as they
choose with the payment of each required
State Chapter fee.’ This recommendation
did not pass.
5. Regarding the recommendation to ‘supply
only Business, Ethics and Theory type
continuing educational units in the On-Line
Learn Site.’ This recommendation passed.
If you want to delve deeper into these
recommendations, please feel free to log onto
our National website, amtamassage.org, for a
more in-depth view of the above information.
Again, thank you for allowing me to represent our members in these parliamentary
procedures. It was quite enlightening to see how
these recommendations become, or do not
become, additions or changes to our Bylaws.
Deep Massage And Zero Balancing Workshop
David Lauterstein (pictured below,
playing the guitar) and students at the
summer 2007 CE workshop:
“Deep Massage and Zero Balancing
Applications for the Back and Neck.”
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Tucson, AZ
12 CE Hours
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
10–12 AMTA-AZ
General Meeting
12–1
1–6
President’s Lunch
Reception
(for workshop attendees)
Workshop—
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
8:30–12:30 Workshop—
Lymphatic Drainage
Massage
12:30 –1:30 Lunch (included)
1:30 – 4:30 Workshop—
Lymphatic Drainage
Massage
Location
Registration Contact
Radisson Hotel
6555 East Speedway Blvd. • Tucson, AZ 85710
Kellye Webber, Education Committee Chair
800 N. Swan Rd. #106, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-891-0802
E-mail: comfortzonetherapies@cox.net
Directions
Due to the intense work on I-10, take the
Ina Road exit (248). Travel east on Ina (Ina
will turn into Skyline, then Sunrise). At Swan
turn south (right). At Speedway turn east (left).
Pass Wilmot. The hotel will be on the north
(left) side of the road.
Room Reservations
Phone: 520-721-7100
Toll free: 888-201-1718
To qualify for group rates, reservations
must be made by December 12, 2007.
Identify group rate as AMTA-AZ.
Room Rate
Single/Double—$159 plus tax
Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m.
Check-out is at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Registration Cut-Off Date
Note—$35 late fee will be charged after
registration cut-off date, December 29, 2007.
Only early registrants are eligible for lunch
choice pre-selection.
Materials Needed For Workshop
We will be working with our clothes on—so please
wear loose, flexible, comfortable clothing with
a minimum of belts, zippers, buckles or underwire
bras. Layers work well as we tend to get chilly when
lying on the table and then warm while we are
working.
Please bring your tables with a working cover, cradle
cover, light blanket and a knee bolster.
You will want to be drinking a lot of water during
class, so a non-spill water bottle would be advisable
Pens/pencils and some healthy personal snacks
would also be a good idea.
Workshop Fee
See Workshop Registration Form on facing page.
25% non-refundable deposit included.
Continuing Education Hours
This workshop must be taken in its entirety
(Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13).
Total CE Hours: 12
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Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13—Our lymphatic system is our body’s natural immune system. A healthy body can fight disease, repair injuries, and repel negative influences naturally.
It is also our natural beauty system. Our lymphatic system is what keeps our skin lubricated, glowing
and flexible. We all know that glowing fresh skin is a sign of good health.
When the lymphatic system gets blocked, through old injuries, allergic reactions, lifestyle and dietary
habits, etc., our bodies can’t do the effective job they were designed for. Lymphatic Drainage Massage,
an eclectic combination of techniques shared from my teachers throughout the world, is a very gentle,
soft-touch treatment—almost meditative. It is incredibly effective, fast working, non-invasive, gentle
release work.
This class will be an introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage. There will be some discussion on
how and why you would want to use it and lots of hands-on practice as well.
Teri Rogers, Acupressurist, holistic health practitioner, writer, teacher, healer and Naturopath, has
been studying massage and Eastern healing arts since 1980 and teaching massage and Accupressure
since 1985. She has traveled extensively throughout Asia, studying and teaching with various schools,
teachers, masters and healers.
Teri currently maintains a successful practice working with doctors (both Eastern and Western),
chiropractors and healers. She taught at Meuller College for Holistic Studies in San Diego for 20 years
and is currently teaching at the Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy in Laguna Hills, California.
Lymphatic Draining Massage: Registration Form
Full Name ______________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
Zip ______________
City __________________
Phone _____________________________
Workshop Fee — Members
$120
AMTA #___________________
State ____________
Email _______________________________
Any Massage Student
$120
Non-Members
$170
Meal Choice (Only early registrants are eligible for meal choice pre-selection)—
Vegetarian
Chicken
★Note—$35 late fee will be charged after the registration cut-off date, December 29, 2007.★
Fees listed below apply to all registrations made after December 29, 2007.
Workshop Fee (After December 29, cut-off date)—
Members
$155
Any Massage Student
$155
Non-Members
$205
Total enclosed $ _________ Make checks payable to AMTA-Arizona Chapter
Do you desire registration confirmation?— Yes
No
If yes— By phone
By email
Please note the fee is for the workshop. A 25% non-refundable deposit is included in the
workshop fee. There is no charge for the AMTA-AZ meeting.
Mail payment to—Kellye Webber, AMTA-AZ Education Committee Chair
800 N. Swan Rd. #106 • Tucson, AZ 85711 • 520-891-0802 • comfortzonetherapies@cox.net
Warm Welcome To Our New AMTA-AZ Members!
Professional
Tiffany Aguero
Jodi Allred
Tempe
Catina Grady
Mesa
Rosalie Ochoa
Tucson
Bullhead City
Beth R. Gress
Phoenix
Kerry M. Parisi
Phoenix
Chandler
Sharisse Parker
Flagstaff
Surprise
Delores Patino
Gilbert
Carrie Anderson
Clarkdale
Amanda Hellman
Lisa Angrist-Sirko
Glendale
Mary Hicks
Tynika Arizana
Deborah A. Atchison
Pinon
Samantha Hill
Scottsdale
Anne R. Percival
Scottsdale
Gilbert
Candice Perone
Scottsdale
Jarrett Holmes
Tempe
Gina A. Petrie
Phoenix
Mary J. Houge
Scottsdale
Robert Privaral
Phoenix
Chandler
Tamara K. Rich
Prescott Valley
Tucson
Daviann Hodgson
Edward L. Bailey
Peoria
Jan H. Ballantyne
Chandler
Crystal Bennett
Mesa
Troy M. Howell
Gennifer Brinker
Yuma
Lauren Ide
Bernadette Chappell
Theresa Colburn
Jennifer De La Ossa
Susan Drost
Jason R. Duba
Laura B. Eason
Brittany Eltsosie
Amanda Jean Feist
Caroline A. Feliciano
Alexis Fishback
Mesa
Heather Satchell
Chandler
Tiffany Jimenez
Avondale
Susan G. Simon
Gilbert
Prescott
Lauren D. Jorden
Chandler
Melissa Sottile
Buckeye
Nogales
Kurt Kardoskee
Fort Huachuca
Apache Junction
Mesa
James H. Knackstedt
Camp Verde
Kirsten Tinning
Flagstaff
Tucson
Niki Livengood
Tucson
Kerianne Long
Scottsdale
Page
Glendale
Renee Lucas
Glendale
Chelsea Lucas
Tucson
Kimberly N. Mabry
Glendale
Jon Thompson
Cottonwood
Gilbert
Colleen Thomas
Scottsdale
Mesa
Jeannee Vale
Angela M. Valencia
Summer A. Valenzuela
Jamie L. Vaughan
Gilbert
Talina Waite
Alicia Mascheri
Gilbert
Mary Wang
Julie McAllister
Glendale
Tucson
Prescott
Chandler
Tucson
Mesa
Tucson
Richard A. Maez
Catherine Fisher
Tucson
Valorie J. Floyd
Tucson
Chelsea Ford
Sedona
Michael McGehee
Tucson
Michelle Wieseler
Mesa
Susan Fowler
Vail
Robert Michelon
Phoenix
Pamela S. Williams
Phoenix
Dezaree Ward
Phoenix
Peoria
Jose M. Garcia
Phoenix
Misty Mitchell
Phoenix
Jason Williams
Tucson
Heather Gesswein
Phoenix
Jonathan James Nguyen
Prescott
Tricia M. Yeats
Phoenix
Sarah R. Ghasedi
Anna M. Gonzalez
Gilbert
Aaron Nosheny
Tucson
Aimee Zimmerman
Glendale
Huachuca City
Professional Transfers
Kristen M. Baker
Lisa F. Carter
Sedona-MI
Phoenix-OH
Ellen Kruse
Mesa-IL
Leticia Qamar
Tempe-LA
Denise Lane
Dewey-CA
Jacquelyn Ricker
Taylor-FL
Scottsdale-NV
Betty L. Lawrence
Bisbee-NY
Luz D. Santiago
Yuma-NC
Ann M. Forbes
Glendale-CA
Karla Jane Linden
Karl Granroth
Flagstaff-MN
Jennifer Lyscars
Marla A. Guest
Scottsdale-IL
J. McCrackan
Christine DeCarlo
Brenda Halter
Dennis R. Hill
Joan Kapp
Amy K. Klobucar
Mesa-NV
Belvidere-IL
New River-PA
Avondale-IN
Phoenix-GA
Sedona-CT
Mesa-IL
Theresa K. Moon
Patricia A. Schloe
Rachal Sellen
Phoenix-WI
Tempe-WI
Ellen Symonette
Whiteriver-FL
Litchfield Park-WA
Linda J. Whitaker
Clarkdale-WI
Scottsdale-MN
Becky Whitmore
Phoenix-NV
Kimberly R. Nesburg
Jill Obermeier
Mesa-MI
Charles Pereira
Vail-PA
Crystal C. Williams
Denise Wilson
Tempe-GA
Mesa-CA
Student
Marilena Angelo
Kristi Basile
Amy Betancourt
Peoria
Anne T. Braun
Flagstaff
Kari Carter
Yuma
Charles Bussell
Phoenix
David V. Delgadillo
Phoenix
Kim Caltumo
Amy Binkley
Anthem
Romana A. Carpio
Lisa M. Bledden
Phoenix
Koo Carroll
Mesa
Chandler
Queen Creek
Debra Dillard
Brooke Edwards
John Fleury
Phoenix
Tucson
Mesa
Flagstaff
Mesa
Late Arrivals Policy
All businesses have policies. One policy that
most massage therapists can be sure of testing
to its limits is the one about how to handle late
arrivals and no-shows.
Your Time Is Valuable
Some businesses charge for the whole hour even
if the client arrives with only 20 minutes left for
a session. Some will prorate the fee to the time
left. If a client cancels less than 24 hours in
advance, some businesses charge at least some
percentage of the hourly fee, if not the entire fee.
Other businesses don't have a firm policy, but
decide how to handle each situation as it occurs.
Impact on Business
Whether you are in a position to create your
own policy or to influence the policy where you
work, here are questions to ask yourself about
the late arrivals policy.
Would I enforce this policy even if I did not
have another client scheduled for the next
time slot?
If a client did not agree with my policy,
would I make an exception?
If this is a regular client's first time to arrive
late, would I make an exception?
Would I communicate the late
policy to clients
before their first
appointment so
they would be
aware of the
importance of
arriving on time?
Would I post this
policy on a sign
in the reception
area?
Would I print
this policy on
my appointment
cards?
No Right or Wrong Answer
Only you can decide the overall effect of your
late arrivals policy on your business. Even though
all businesses have policies, some are made to be
broken or at least bent.
Warm Welcome To Our New AMTA-AZ Members!
Student
Rebecca Fox
Jan Gdovic
Amanda Golde
Sarah Grace
Amanda Holmes
Allyssa Hoskie
April L. Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Mesa
Tempe
Mesa
Tucson
Mesa
Chandler
Mesa
Scottsdale
Rochelle Martin
Surprise
Glorya Sabin
Timothy McDermott
Phoenix
Kiesa Perry Salazar
Mesa
David L. McNutt
Phoenix
Elizabeth Sarmiento
Mesa
Lisa S. Metoyer
Tempe
Taylor M. Scott
Flagstaff
Mesa
Brandy St. Jean
Surprise
Mesa
Korina K. Stalman
Phoenix
Leon Stroman
Glendale
Jennifer L .Monroe
Paula Nash
Sophia Marie Ornelas
Glendale
Lake Havasu City
Haritheesan Peethambaran
Tempe
Traci Temple-St John
Surprise
Glendale
Sarah Patience Penisten
Tucson
Danelle Leilani Trejo
Maricopa
Brenda Krug
Chandler
Stacy Lee Perez
Todd LaBarbera
Chandler
Kathrine R. Prince
Kristen A. Kanehl-Whaley
Phoenix
Natascha Troehler
Lake Havasu City
Mesa
Christine Wenger
Chandler
Aaron Michael Larson
Tucson
Danielle Reeves
Maricopa
Emmalee Lawlor
Gilbert
Jennifer Riberdy
Mesa
Kristine Wines
Mesa
Bullhead City
Robert Wolski
Cave Creek
Sandra Macklin
Phoenix
Mary Jo Rohrbacher
Dixie Lea Wilhelmi
Apache Junction
Supporting
Casey E. Hagon
Phoenix
Barbara Hallum
Scottsdale
School Transfers
Joel Scimeca
Tempe-WI
Arizona In-Touch
Winter 2007
A Few Days In The Life Of A Convention Delegate
By Tee Wills, AMTA-AZ Secretary/Treasurer
Our 2007 national
convention delegates
in Cincinnati, pictured
clockwise from left—
Kellye Webber
(Education Committee
Chair), Michelle
Cordero (Marketing
Committee Chair),
David Anderson,
Sandy Anderson
(Awards Committee
Chair), Tee Wills
(Secretary/Treasurer),
Lillian Walker
(Chapter President)
and Lil Hackett
(1st Vice President)
Photo right—
Sandy Anderson
signing her new
Shiatsu book at the
publisher’s booth.
After checking into the hotel and seeing the
magnificent view from the 17th floor overlooking
the Ohio River and the Cincinnati waterfront,
the Arizona contingency joined together for dinner
in the hotel dining room. Since the flight was 2 ½
hours late due to a ‘black hole’ caused by a cut
cable at the Memphis airport control tower, we
were too tired to venture out very far. The hotel
dining room was full of other AMTA convention
people and it didn’t
take long to see familiar
faces and to strike up
conversations.
Wednesday morning, after a good night’s
rest, we were off to the
Convention Center to
peruse the Hospitality
Desk and attend the
Chapter Leadership
Training. The Arizona
Chapter surprised Chris
Voltarel, Chapter Relations Chair, with an Arizona
Softball National Championship T-shirt and visor.
Chris collects national championship T-shirts and
since the National Convention will be in Arizona
next year and we are the home of the Softball
National Champions it seemed an appropriate gift.
Wednesday evening we attended the House
of Delegates (HOD) Orientation. The procedures
were explained and we went through a couple
of mock recommendations. This allowed new
delegates to become familiar with the process.
Everything ran smoothly and the mock recommendations were hilarious and had everyone in a
fun mood.
Wednesday night was spent at a Karaoke bar
and restaurant with other AMTA people. The DJ
said it was the most fun night he had ever experienced and asked the AMTA people to come back
again real soon. Kudos to our own Judy Boyer,
Member-At-Large, who knocked out a rendition of
‘All That Jazz’ that had people on their feet, drew
the loudest applause of the night, and brought the
house down.
Thursday was on to the Opening Business
Meeting, Awards and Keynote Speaker. The
afternoon was the HOD where much business was
conducted and 5 recommendations were voted on.
(See HOD article on page 5).
Friday and Saturday were the numerous
Continuing Education Workshops. Then, Saturday
night was the dinner/dance. The Arizona contingent handed out luggage tags to everyone as they
entered, collected entries for the raffle, and then
Lillian Walker and Michelle Cordero went up on
stage for the passing of the banner/crown. The host
Ohio Chapter President presented the banner to
the Arizona Chapter President, host of next year’s
convention. After which Lillian and Michelle
conducted the Arizona drawing for the free
registration to the
Phoenix convention.
Of course, in
addition to all the
important meetings
we attended, we made
our way through the
Exhibitors Hall to see
all the latest massage
equipment and gadgets
on the market.
Another proud highlight was seeing Sandy
Anderson signing her new Shiatsu book at the
publisher’s booth. I must say this was one of the
busiest and most fun conventions I have had the
pleasure to attend as your chapter representative.
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
By Patti Stanley,
AMTA-AZ Immediate Past President
Arizona In-Touch
Winter 2007
One of the requirements of being on the Government Relations Committee for the AMTA-AZ
chapter is to attend the State Board of Massage
Therapy meetings.
These meetings are open to the public and
can be quite interesting. They occur every other
month at the State Board of Massage Therapy, 400
W. Washington in Phoenix, at 10 am. The next
meeting is November 26, 2007.
I encourage you to sit in on one of the meetings to see what they are all about. You can
experience what this board does now, since we
have state licensure. The State Board has formed a
sub-committee to take a closer look at the continuing education aspect of our law. They also wish
to have the process of renewals run more smoothly.
Their website will keep you apprised of any
changes to the law at www.massageboard.az.gov.
Enter Now And Be A Lucky Winner
Four lucky winners will receive pre-paid registration to the AMTA National Convention 2008.
The 2008 convention is being held in Phoenix, Arizona, September 17–20.
Our benefit raffle is for AMTA Arizona members, bodywork students and non-member bodyworkers.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. If you need more raffle entries, just copy the tickets below.
Simply complete the attached tickets and send them, along with a check made payable to AMTA-AZ Chapter, to—
Sandra K. Anderson, 2547 N. Sparkman Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
A random drawing will be held at the May 3, 2008 AMTA-AZ Membership Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The winner will be notified immediately by phone, followed by a
written notice. If the winner is not able to redeem this prize as stated, a gift certificate for an AMTA professional membership or a 1 year professional renewal will be issued.
There is no other cash value.
Pre-paid Registration to the
AMTA National Convention 2008
Pre-paid Registration to the
AMTA National Convention 2008
Name __________________________________________
Name __________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
Email __________________________________________
Email __________________________________________
No cash value. Void where prohibited. Not deductible as a charitable contribution.
No cash value. Void where prohibited. Not deductible as a charitable contribution.
Pre-paid Registration to the
AMTA National Convention 2008
Pre-paid Registration to the
AMTA National Convention 2008
Name __________________________________________
Name __________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________
Email __________________________________________
Email __________________________________________
No cash value. Void where prohibited. Not deductible as a charitable contribution.
No cash value. Void where prohibited. Not deductible as a charitable contribution.
Massage Room Practitioners For 2008 Convention
The 2007 AMTA National Convention
in Cincinnati, Ohio was absolutely
wonderful! It was a great opportunity
to meet and connect with practitioners
from all over the country, and to take
part in continuing education classes
with well-known figures in the massage
and bodywork profession. The energy
was high and the action non-stop.
While all the activity of the convention can be exciting, it can also be very
tiring. Coupled with the stress of
traveling, lugging heavy suitcases and
dealing with time zone changes, it is
really easy to become depleted.
To help attendees rest, relax and
rejuvenate, massage and other bodywork modalities are available on site
at conventions.
Professional practitioners who are
AMTA members are needed at the
2008 AMTA Convention in Phoenix to
provide treatments that will give folks a
break from all the hustle and bustle. We
are looking for dedicated, hard working,
responsible therapists who would enjoy
sharing their expertise with people from
all over the country. Practitioners will
be compensated for their treatments
so this can be a way to “earn while you
learn” at the convention!
The 2008 convention is September
17–20, and there will be many different
shift options.
January 12, 2008
AMTA-AZ Membership Meeting
Tucson, AZ
January 12–13, 2008
CE Workshop: Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Tucson, AZ
May 3, 2008
AMTA-AZ Membership Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
AMTA National Convention
September 17–20, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
All necessary equipment and
supplies will be provided. Interviews
will be conducted by Sandy Anderson,
Massage and Bodywork Room
Coordinator, throughout 2008 until
September.
If you are interested in providing
treatments at the 2008 convention in
Phoenix, please send a cover letter
and resume, listing all the modalities
you perform, to:
Sandy Anderson, Massage and
Bodywork Room Coordinator
2547 N. Sparkman Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
And the lucky winner is….
Patricia Clouse (pictured right) of Farmland,
Indiana. Patricia, a first time attendee at the
National Convention, is truly thrilled to have won
the raffle drawing and says she will definitely be at
the 2008 Phoenix AMTA National Convention.
Our benefit raffle is for AMTA Arizona members,
bodywork students and non-member bodyworkers.
In 2008, four lucky winners will receive pre-paid
registration to the AMTA National Convention held
in Phoenix, Arizona, September 17–20.
See page 11 for information and tickets. Tickets are
$1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
Arizona In-Touch
AMTA-AZ
Connie Griffith
1650 E. Barbarita Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Next Newsletter Deadline—January 28, 2008
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Permit #277
AMTA Arizona Chapter
Board Of Directors May 2008 Elections
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One of the agenda items for the May 3, 2008 AMTA Arizona Chapter
Membership Meeting will be to elect the Board of Directors’ positions
of President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer.
Those interested in serving the Arizona Chapter need to submit
a resume to AMTA-AZ, c/o Michelle Cordero, 2210 S. Mill Ave. #9,
Tempe, AZ 85282. Resumes must be received by April 12, 2008.
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Candidate Application And Resume
Full Name ______________________________________________ AMTA Membership #_________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ County ______________ State ____________ Zip ______________
Phone (h) __________________ Email (h) _____________________________ Fax (h) ___________________
Number of years practicing massage ________________ Number of years with AMTA ____________________
Massage school attended (name) ________________________________________________________________
Massage school attended (address) ______________________________________________________________
Hours to complete certification ___________________ Date of graduation _____________________________
Other related education ______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Current massage license? __________ Location _________________ NCTMB? _________________________
Place of employment _________________________________________________________________________
Address of employment _______________________________________________________________________
Phone (w) _________________ Email (w) _____________________________ Fax (w) ___________________
List office or position you seek—
List AMTA chapter and/or national offices held and/or committee work (include dates)—
List any relevant community or professional experience—
What do you perceive of as your relevant strengths and qualifications for the position you seek?
What do you hope to gain and to contribute by being in this position?
What is your understanding about the AMTA-AZ’s Strategic Plan and your role as an officer to implement this plan?
Are you aware of and informed about the job description and the number of hours required to perform the duties of the
position you seek? (Please call the current officer or committee member for the details of their position.)
Are you able to commit the appropriate time for the entire term of the office or committee position you seek?
Your signature below indicates that, if you are elected to office or appointed to this committee, you will carry out your duties
with integrity and that you are committed to serve for the entire term of the position held.*
Signature________________________________________ Date ___________________
* Chapter Officers serve a term of 2 years and are elected by the general membership.
Committee Chairs serve a term of 1 year and are appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.
Committee Members serve a term of 1 year and are recommended by the Committee Chair, approved by the President.
Questions? Contact Michelle Cordero by phone at 480-557-9770, or by email at info@colibreecenter.com
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Mail completed Candidate Application and Resume to—
c/o Michelle Cordero
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AMTA-AZ
2210 S. Mill Ave. #9
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Tempe, AZ 85282
Resumes must be received by April 12, 2008
Thank you for your interest and for your willingness to serve your chapter!