RESULTS FROM NATIONAL HOD 2009
Position statements: It is the position that the American Massage Therapy Association that massage can aid in pain relief.  Result: 136 for,  6 against; Position passed

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that massage therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care: Result 123 for, 19 against; Position passed

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that massage massage therapy can be effective in reducing anxiety: Result 39 for, 103 against; Position failed

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that massage therapy may be effective ub reducing lower back pain: Result 49 for, 92 against; Position failed

Recommendations:

The recommendations regaurding Chapter Presidents role as one voice- failed

The recommendation regaurding AMTA having a position to recruit new members-passed