In 2006 AMTA-MI Chapter Massage Emergency Response Team (MERT) was invited to participate in a mock disaster in Detroit at Cass Tech High School. Various agencies including police, fire, EMS, Homeland Security, FEMA, American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan and Salvation Army and other local agencies took part in a two day sheltering and … [Read more...]
National Convention Report
January 31, 2012 By
by Julie Finn, 3rd VP and MERT Chapter Coordinator Portland, Oregon was the location of the 2011 AMTA National Convention. This year’s theme was Envision. Attending the National Board of Directors meeting as a chapter representative versus the past year where I was actively part of the decision making process for our membership. The meeting … [Read more...]
EMS EXPO
January 31, 2012 By
AMTA-MI Chapter has been invited to provide chair massages to the participants attending the EMS EXPO. Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI Dates: Friday April 20th thru Saturday April 21st Time: 10am till 5pm If you can help out please contact Julie Finn AMTA-MI MERT Chapter Coordinator mimertamta@yahoo.com or … [Read more...]
National Convention Report
December 17, 2011 By
To: AMTA-MI Chapter Members and Board Members From: Eileen Sesko – AMTA MI. Chapter Delegate 2011-12 Subject: Overview of my participation in the AMTA National Convention, Portland OR. October 2011. It was an extreme privilege for me to attend the AMTA National Convention in Portland OR. This last May I was elected … [Read more...]
2012 Annual Meeting & Education Conference
December 17, 2011 By
We are pleased to announce that the Annual Meeting, Elections and Education Conference (EXPO) will be held May 4-6, 2012. The 3 day workshop will be Cupping as presented by A.C.E. Massage Cupping. Find out more information and register. … [Read more...]
Eileen Sesko
December 15, 2011 By
I have been a massage therapist for 7 years and I specialize in Elder and Hospice Massage. I truly enjoy working with the Board of Directors for our MI. Chapter to help bring a professional awareness of what Massage Therapy is. … [Read more...]
Cindy Dort
December 15, 2011 By
I have been a NCTMB and AMTA member since 1997. I enjoy being a massage therapist helping others who wish to feel better from injury or everyday stress. I enjoy serving everyone from prenatal to terminal. I have studied many courses including CSR, lymphatic drainage, Heart Center therapy, most recent, Compassionate Touch working with the elderly … [Read more...]
Lyn Austin
December 15, 2011 By
Lyn Austin has been a therapist for over 20 years. She believes that regular massage therapy not only improves health, but also enhances quality of life. Before becoming a Massage Therapist, Lyn was both a Farrier and professional Clown. Her work history as a therapist includes employment at the Pritikin Center for Longevity in Santa Monica and … [Read more...]
