About Us

Who is the AMTA?

The AMTA is a Member Driven Association and we are here to benefit the
membership. We strive to promote Professional Credibility, and we hold our
membership to a level of Standards and a Code of Ethics. We are also pursuing
statewide governmental legislation to promote a higher level of professional
standards in our industry.

Mission Statement

The AMTA New Jersey Chapter aspires to promote the highest standards of
excellence for our profession. We want to demonstrate that we care and will
support our members to be great therapists through sponsored educational
events and the many committees we have to address their needs. We want the
members of our Chapter to be recognized throughout the State as Professionals
who can be trusted to provide competent and loving service. We wish to continue
to work in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration with National AMTA and with
other professional Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapy Organizations.
Finally, we want to have fun doing work that we love to do whether it is with
clients, within our Association or wherever our responsibility takes us!.

Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics is a summary statement of the standards of conduct that
define ethical behavior for the massage therapist. Adherence to the Code is a
prerequisite for admission to and continued membership in the American
Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Principles of Ethics. The Principles of Ethics form the first part of the Code of
Ethics. They are aspirational and inspirational model standards of exemplary
professional conduct for all members of the association. These Principles
should not be regarded as limitations or restrictions, but as goals for which
members should constantly strive.

Massage therapists/practitioners shall:

Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality massage
therapy/bodywork to those who seek their professional service.
Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person by not
discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial manner with clients and/or
colleagues.
Demonstrate professional excellence through regular self-assessment
of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness by continued education and
training.
Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship
with clients and respect each client’s right to privacy within the
constraints of the law.
Project a professional image and uphold the highest standards of
professionalism.
Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental and
emotional well-being of self, clients, and associates.

Rules of Ethics. The Rules of Ethics are mandatory and direct specific
standards of minimally-acceptable professional conduct for all members of the
association. The Rules of Ethics are enforceable for all association members,
and any members who violate this Code shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Massage therapists/practitioners shall:

Conduct all business and professional activities within their scope of
practice and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual activities
involving their clients in the course of a massage therapy session.
Be truthful in advertising and marketing, and refrain from
misrepresenting his or her services, charges for services, credentials,
training, experience, ability or results.
Refrain from using AMTA membership, including the AMTA name, logo
or other intellectual property, or the member’s position, in any way that
is unauthorized, improper or misleading.
Refrain from engaging in any activity which would violate confidentiality
commitments and/or proprietary rights of AMTA or any other person or
organization.

Effective Date May 1, 2010

About Us

Oct 17, 2010 Event
Daniel, Karen, Lori, Angie

2010 Spring Retreat
Brian & Bob King

Member Contact Information: Policy -Part 10, Section 8:
Chapters may not provide member names, home or e-mail addresses or
phone numbers to other AMTA members who are not conducting chapter
board approved business, advertisers, organizations, individuals or Political
Action Committees (PACs).
If any of the above would like AMTA member contact information, they may
contact the National Chapter Relations Department. AMTA never gives or rents
member e-mail addresses to other businesses or organizations.

Endorsement: Policy- Part 24
AMTA does not endorse products or services, and doesn’t promote activities
that are not massage. Even when the association affiliates with another
organization, there is a detailed process of review to ensure that the affiliate
would meet criteria in AMTA policy. So, when considering forming business
relationships with companies or individuals, your chapter board of directors
should be careful in making agreements, especially with companies or
individuals that market or produce massage continuing education. Something
may look beneficial for members and/or it may provide additional funding for
the chapter, but may be against AMTA policy. If you have any questions about
whether a business relationship with a company or individual constitutes an
endorsement, please contact the Chapter Relations Department.

AMTA Name and Logo: Policy -Part 4, Section 4:
Chapters cannot grant a company or individual permission to use the AMTA
name or logo or to state or imply endorsement. This can put the entire
association at legal risk and damage our reputation..

Protecting Members' Privacy and Avoiding Endorsements