National Massage Awareness Week
Happy National Massage Therapy Awareness Week!
WHEREAS; according to Wisconsin Statute § 460.01(4), massage therapy—also known as bodywork therapy—refers to the science and healing art that uses manual actions and adjunctive therapies to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human body to improve circulation, reduce tension, relieve soft tissue pain, or increase flexibility; and
WHEREAS; massage therapy can have a wide range of benefits for people of all ages, including decreased muscle stiffness and joint inflammation, improved sleep quality, quicker recovery between workouts, and more, and it increasingly plays a part in integrated healthcare services offered in Wisconsin and across the country; and
WHEREAS; massage therapy can be a valuable option for individuals who suffer from health conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, and headaches, as well as those who are seeking help with chronic pain management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation and physical training, and treatment of acute medical conditions; and
WHEREAS; massage therapists throughout Wisconsin contribute to the health of communities by serving diverse populations, including older adults, veterans, individuals with disabilities, athletes, workers recovering from injury, and those seeking preventive and wellness-focused care; and
WHEREAS; Wisconsin’s licensed massage therapists are dedicated to the highest standards of care and professionalism and maintain these standards through education and credentialing; and
WHEREAS; this week, the state of Wisconsin joins the massage therapy community in raising awareness of the potential benefits of massage therapy and thanking massage therapists across the state for their dedicated service to the health and well-being of Wisconsinites;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Evers, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim October 25 through 31 2026 as NATIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK throughout the State of Wisconsin and I commend this observance to all our state’s residents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Madison this 15th day of October 2026.
TONY EVERS, Governor
AMTA WI Education Convention 2027
January 8–10, 2027
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Get ready for a weekend filled with great education, networking, connection, and fun with fellow massage therapists from across Wisconsin!
Whether you’re looking to earn your CEs, expand your knowledge, connect with other therapists, or simply recharge with your massage therapy community, you won’t want to miss this weekend!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
The Prices Will Be:
$17 for each CEU Hour for AMTA Members
$27 for each CEU Hour for Non AMTA Members
$15 for each CEU Hour for AMTA Students
This Event will include Breakfast and Lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
A Vendor Social will be held on Saturday Evening!
