Visit: http://www.afmte.org for more details, the Alliance is an independent voice, advocate and resource for the community of massage therapy schools and educators.
The Alliance stands for the interests of the education sector, and has taken its place among the other stakeholder groups that comprise the massage therapy field. And by strengthening and improving massage education, the Alliance will bring great benefit to massage schools, teachers and practitioners, along with everyone in the general public who receives massage therapy.
Our Mission: The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is an independent non-profit organization established to serve as the independent voice, advocate and resource for the entire education sector – from entry-level massage training programs through post-graduate studies. The Alliance is the only organization that brings Schools, Teachers, and Continuing Education Providers together under one roof..
The Goals of the Alliance are to:
Strengthen and improve massage education by providing information and educational opportunities to institutions, administrators, teachers and continuing education providers
Provide forums for learning, fellowship and mutual support
Advocate for the interests of members
Serve as the designated representative for massage therapy education in dealing with other stakeholders in the field, as well as organizations and regulatory bodies outside the field
Develop standards that guide and inform the effective teaching of massage therapy
Promote access to massage therapy education to those who are seeking it, from entry-level training through post-graduate studies
If you would like to learn more or find out the best way you can support this organization visit: http://www.afmte.org today.
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education is an independent organization that has been established by educators, for educators. Recognizing the diverse nature of our field, membership in the Alliance is open to all who work in the many disciplines across the spectrum of massage, bodywork and somatic therapies.
Membership Categories: (or visit http://www.afmte.org/membership/ for all the details and how to join today!)
Schools - for institutions offering entry-level training programs in massage, bodywork and somatic therapies
Teachers – for instructors in those institutions
Continuing Education Providers - for those individuals, businesses or institutions whose primary activity is offering post-graduate training
Allied Members – for companies that provide products and services to the education sector, as well as other stakeholder organizations in the massage therapy field that wish to support the work of the Alliance
Supporting Members – are individuals who are interested in supporting the mission of the Alliance, but who may not be connected directly with an Alliance member school or with continuing education
Dues Structure
At the beginning of 2011, we streamlined the dues structure, and now offer two levels of membership options for Schools, Teachers and Continuing Education Providers:
The ASSOCIATE Level provides affiliation with the Alliance at a modest price and includes discounts on the Annual Conference, along with ongoing news about massage therapy education and updates on the Alliance’s projects. Dues are just $100/year for School Members, and $50/year for CE Providers and Teachers.
The GOLD Level includes all privileges of Alliance membership, plus the full range of services, benefits and discount programs. Dues are $500/year for School Members, $150/year for CE Providers, and $100/year for Teachers.
Dues for Allied Members are $1000/year. In addition, companies and other stakeholder organizations can become a sponsor or exhibitor for the Alliance’s Annual Conference. These opportunities are fully described in our 2012 Sponsorship Prospectus.
Dues for Supporting Members are $50/year.
What’s the best time of year to join the Alliance? ANY TIME!
Your membership year begins on the date you first join the organization, so there’s no pro-rating of dues or waiting until the next calendar year comes around. Your annual renewal is due on the anniversary of your original membership. It’s pretty simple.
Membership Benefits and Privileges
Members in the Associate, Allied and Supporting categories are welcome to participate in work on most of the Alliance’s Committees. Gold-Level Members may: participate in all committees, serve as committee chairs, vote in elections, and serve on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Visit http://www.afmte.org/membership/ for complete information on the benefits of Alliance membership in each category.
