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Government Relations
AMTA-IN Legislative Efforts for 2009 Certification of massage therapists in Indiana is underway. To download an application, or read updates on the profession, go to www.in.gov/pla/massage.htm . The grandfathering clause is explained here, as well as the Rules and Regulations of the Profession. Regarding the practice of cosmetologist and estheticians' advertising "Swedish massage", Body Massage or Relaxation in Indiana, this continues to be a gray area in Indiana. It is necessary for our membership to actively participate in our efforts to clarify this issue. Please do continue to report to the Attorney General's Office suspicious advertising or performance of massage services. Forms may be downloaded at www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer According to our inquiries with the Cosmetology Board, only skin care and beautification services should be provided by licensed cosmetologists/estheticians. We are also aware that some school/training programs are offering training in hot stone massage. These programs are also under the Cosmetology Board. Do you work in a spa setting where an esthetician may be assigned massage services if you are not available? Please report your concerns. How can you make a difference? Contact your legislator and share your concern for public safety and consumer information. Share your training and requirements necessary to become a CMT. Let them know if you have filed a complaint or voiced a concern to the cosmetology board. A face to face meeting would be wonderful; however a personal note is the next best thing. You may write to your legislator at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Find you legislator via the Indiana General Assembly site at www.in.gov/legislative or by visiting your local library. On the Government Relations link at www.amtaindiana.org we have tips on how to write your legislator and additional information. Please contact me if you are willing to co-ordinate therapists in your area or help in any other way. Just as in State Certification- this cannot be done by the Board of Directors alone. Thank you. Jennie Irving, IPP and GR Chair 765 396-9507
Has your massage school closed or have you misplaced your transcript? If you need help, please contact: Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education Telephone: Or go to www.in.gov/cpe Depending upon the application process, you may need it to apply as a CMT. 14 YEARS of MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK February 9-13, 2009 will be the AMTA-Indiana Chapters 14th week of performing seated chair massage at the State Capitol Building, 200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. We encourage therapists from across the State to participate in this fun and informative event. As in the past years, this cannot occur without your helping hands! This effort began with the intention of educating legislators and the public about the need for Regulation, inform them about the healthful benefits of massage therapy and the importance of seeking a professional massage therapist. This message is still relevant today. Please mark your calendars now and spare a few hours of your time to support this cause and your profession. All insured therapists are welcome, and AMTA members are encouraged to invite office partners and fellow professionals. We are hoping that Indiana Massage Schools continue to send their wonderful students to Indianapolis to share this adventure and meet their legislators. Please mark your calendars now. Look for additional information at www.amtaindiana.org or call Jennie at 765 396-9507. In past years the Governor has signed an official Indiana declaration. So, take this opportunity to host an open house or write a letter regarding massage therapy (perhaps mentioning the newly available Certification?) to your local newspaper for Indiana Massage Therapy Awareness Week.
LET US HELP YOU - We'll make it easy for you to correspond with legislators.
What more can I do? Become an advocate of massage therapy licensing in your community. Write letters to the editor of your community newspaper. Suggest an article about the need for licensing of massage therapists in Indiana. They could include information about you or another AMTA therapist in the community. If you are successful, make copies of it and send to us at AMTA. Come back to the AMTA Indiana website often to view updated information. http://www.amtaindiana.org/. |
