stamping. Takes 90 min. +/- (less time with your help).

One morning the last week of July.

Contact Celeste: 724-4979.

Frustrated by current RI massage laws? Want to better our

profession’s image in the media and public eye? Join the

Contact Becky Ellsworth: bodybalancemassage@cox.net;

206-1438.

On an ordinary workday I get up,

check my appointment book, and

head to the office. Depending on how

fortunate I am, I get to see four, maybe

five people. If I’m really lucky, one of

them is a colleague.

What a contrast—and what a treat—

AMTA Conference in Boxborough, MA

as a recipient of the Rhode Island Chapter Perry Plouffe

Scholarship Fund. For three full days I had the pleasure of

being in a room—no, almost an entire building—full of

people who support massage therapy in some way! Each

day I had the rare opportunity to be with others just like

me, learning new things and having new experiences—all

centered around one of my absolute passions in life,

massage therapy. And at every turn, there was another

colleague or old friend.

I am especially grateful to the Perry Plouffe Scholarship

Fund for the opportunity to attend the AMTA conference

because I was never able to attend one during my 10 years

as a massage therapist in California. There were various

reasons why I never went, but mainly I did not want to

miss work. Thankfully, I am happy to report that my

conference experience this March was certainly worth the

time away from the office.

The classes were informative and supportive. It was great

to be in a classroom setting again and work with other

experienced therapists learning new techniques,

information, and skills. The exhibition hall was full of

interesting massage tools and information. All in all, the

conference was a memorable and professionally gratifying

Want to help choose the continuing education offered

locally? Want to meet some of the nation’s best-known

massage presenters? If so, this volunteer position is for you!

Responsibilities include contacting education presenters and

arranging continuing education opportunities in Rhode

Island once or twice a year, plus an hour of education at

general member meetings twice a year. Contact Cate

The AMTA National Office received several questions from

members about whether or not AMTA is defining the term

“medical massage.” AMTA has no plans to do so and is

concerned about the potential for such a definition to

restrict the practices of massage therapists. AMTA believes

discussion is needed among the profession to verify

definitions for a variety of massage therapy terms. Empirical

evidence hasn’t been provided to support or refute the

concept of medical massage as a distinct area of

specialization within massage therapy practice. This would

be a necessary step if the profession tries to define it.

Convention in January. She will present a speech at the

2006 National Convention in Atlanta this fall.

Dianne, a Rhode Island AMTA member, has taught at

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA for

15 years and has presented seminars across the country.

Well-known for her ethics classes, Dianne also writes an

This award honors the teacher whose exceptional

educational leadership reflects the commitment of Jerome

Perlinski, a greatly respected massage educator, to the

massage therapy profession. Winners are selected by the

AMTA Council of Schools nominating committee.

Having been taught by Dianne while at Bancroft, I know

this honor is well deserved. I am pleased that her dedication

to the profession and her excellence in teaching has been

recognized.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

401-575-2020; kelart@cox.net

401-849-1050; rilulu@earthlink.net

401-846-7728; rkomori@aol.com

401-529-1722; massagebywayne@cox.net

401-421-6653; ymriendeau@cox.net

401-596-3040; carl@healthfocus101.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

401-847-9800; rmcobb@ccri.edu

401-206-1438; bodybalancemassage@cox.net

401-724-4979; camacphee@cox.net

401-231-5727; frankrap@cox.net

401-823-6225; DorryR@cox.net

401-744-5025; pk127@juno.com

Do you have some time to devote to your

chapter? If interested, please call or email Kelly

LoGiudice. She would love to talk with you!

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I am honored to serve as your president again

for the next two years. Thanks to all who have

supported and advised me over my past term.

This spring brings the budding and flowering

of our chapter. At our members’ meeting in

March several new volunteers stepped up to

positions on the board. I am looking forward

to that new energy and those fresh ideas creating an exciting

future for our chapter.

I was thrilled at the presence of so many RI members at the New

England AMTA Regional Conference this year. So many stepped

up and volunteered their time as needed even if they weren’t

attending classes. We had a wonderful RI gathering before the

Saturday dinner where we had a chance to laugh, eat and drink

good stuff, and relax and network together. Our gathering was

so enjoyable that several people from other states dropped by

to join in. The enthusiasm and brainstorming that everyone had

about next year’s conference was heartening.

Over the next year, our chapter is leading the planning for our

New England Conference held next spring March 22-25. One

place we’ll need volunteers is at the hospitality table where people

check-in and get free t-shirts and things! If you want to help,

look for updates in the next issues or contact our NERC

See you all at the various events planned throughout our year

from Sports Massage, to Government Relations’ gatherings to

Continuing Educational opportunities and general members

meetings! Remember that if you have an idea or a concern call

or email one of the board.

Enjoy the Spring!

We look forward to meeting you at the next members’ meeting

in September. Our board is always available to answer questions.

Cassandra Dube, Katharine Lang, Shana Mills, Anya Woythaler

Adrienne Dalpe, Kory Donohue, Whitney Holmes, Andrea

Remillard, Gregory Scott, Lenny Marie Zeigler

Kevin Anthony, Kathryn Ryan, Diana Sorafine, Joseph J. Swinski, III

Your National Board of Directors appointed a volunteer

workgroup in 2005 to examine how the term is used and will

report again to the Board in October.

If you would like to express your views of the subject for the

volunteer workgroup or have questions, contact Ron Precht,

AMTA Communications Manager, toll free at 877-905-2700, ext.

149, or via e-mail at rprecht@amtamassage.org.

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Saturday, June 3rd, rain or shine at the University of Rhode

Island. Plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m., start massaging athletes

at 10 a.m., and finish by 1 p.m. This is an exciting and

heart-warming event that you will not soon forget.

We had a wonderful turn out of massage therapists last

year; let’s make it even better this year! There is a volunteer

registration form that must be submitted by May 1st. If

you are interested or have questions, please contact Frank

Rapone by phone or e-mail. An application will be mailed

to you with a self-addressed envelope to be returned to

Frank. Directions will be mailed with the application.

Location: Tiverton Middle School

MASSAGING THE SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION

This course instructs and informs students of massage and

practicing massage therapists about the many nuances of

challenged individuals and the precautions that one must

employ before beginning any bodywork for this population.

Helpful information for those volunteering at the Special

Olympics on June 3rd!

Michael Regina-Whiteley is a Licensed Massage Therapist

who has been providing massage for people with special

challenges for over 11 years after a lifetime of contact with

to private and group homes in Maine for people who

cannot get to a traditional office setting. He teaches

workshops around the country.

Investment: $100 (6 CEU’s)

Time: Sunday, May 21, 9am-4pm

Location: Care New England Wellness Center, Warwick, RI

Contact: Cate Chapin at 401-527-6860.

WORKSHOP APPLICATION

MASSAGING THE SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION WITH MICHAEL REGINA-WHITELEY

Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Care New England Wellness Center, Warwick, RI. Investment: $100.

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________

NEW OFFICERS

Wayne left the Radiology profession

after 32 years, and began his second

career in massage. A graduate of the

CCRI program, he has an office in RI

and one in Maine which he operates

on weekends in the summer season. He

also does contract work at a gym and

at a senior center. Wayne recently

accepted a teaching position at CEI. In addition to being

recently elected as a VP, he is also a member of the

Government Relations Committee and Alternate Delegate

to the National Conference.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Kenji

now resides in Newport, RI and has

ballet company, for over 20 years. Kenji

earned a BA from Roger Williams

University before attending Bancroft

School of Massage Therapy, graduating

in 2003. He has been working as a therapist for 3 years at

Currently, he is completing his certification in Orthopedic

Massage and is also studying cranio-sacral therapy and

Myofascial Release Technique.

Yolande graduated from Bancroft School of Massage

Therapy in 1993 while working full-time as a technical

writer. Originally planning to split her time between giving

massage and technical writing, she soon realized that she

was not an entrepreneur. Yolande stayed with her fulltime

job and massaged occasionally. Though she has not

been able to massage for the last year, Yolande looks

forward to reconnecting with the massage therapy

community. She and her partner Heidi live in Providence.

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Take advantage of this valuable resource! Contact Paula

Kochanek, Video Librarian, at (401) 744-5025 or

pk127@juno.com.

1. Reflexology Applications and Techniques, The Original

Ingham Method, I & II

2. Learning Reflexology, Merle Sunde

3. Art of East Asian Foot Reflexology I, Zoku Shin Do

4. Shea Professional Seminars Vol. 4, The Thorax, Shoulder

Girdle and Respiration

5. Shea Professional Seminars Vol. 5, Visceral Manipulation

(Basic)

6. PMV Prod. Presents Massage for the Mature Healthy

Person

7. PMV Prod. Presents Massage for the Emphysema Patient

8. Russian School of Clinical Massage, The Kurashova Method

9. Russian School of Sports Massage, The Kurashova Method,

I & II

10. ECI Dissection of Low Back

11. ECI Dissection of Hip and Pelvis Region

12. ECI Dissection of Scapohumera Region

13. ABC of Geriatric Massage

14. The Ten Step Protocol, John Upledger

15. Seated Massage Experience, Raymond Blaylock

16. Clinical Sports Massage Vol. I, Benny Vaughn

17. Clinical Sports Massage Vol. II, Benny Vaughn

18. Clinical Sports Massage Vol. III, Benny Vaughn

19. Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, Erik Dalton; 3 videos/

manual

20. Active Isolated Stretching, Aaron L. Mattes

21. Active Isolated Stretching Assisted, Aaron L. Mattes

22. Traditional Massage of Thailand, Kay Rynerson book/

video

23. Acland’s Atlas of Human Anatomy – 6 DVDs

24. NeuroKinetic Therapy by Benny Vaughn, Arm & Leg

25. NeuroKinetic Therapy by Benny Vaughn, Hip & Pelvis

26. NeuroKinetic Therapy by Benny Vaughn, Shoulder

27. NeuroKinetic Therapy by Benny Vaughn, Thigh (2 copies)

28. Ayurvedic Spa Treatments with Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa

29. Ayurvedic Face Massage & Shirodara with Karta Purkh

Singh Khalsa

30. Swe-Thai Massage with Margie Meshew

31. Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, Elaine Calenda

32. Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians (ATMM) Lateral

Line, Tom Meyers

33. ATMM Spiral Line, Tom Meyers

34. ATMM Superficial Back Line, Tom Meyers

35. ATMM Superficial Front Line, Tom Meyers

36. ATMM Deep Front Line – Part 1, Tom Meyers

37. ATMM Deep Front Line – Part 2, Tom Meyers

38. Interactive Functional Anatomy, Susan K. Hillman

(Computer use only)

39. Orthopedic Massage For Complicated Shoulder

Conditions, Vol. 4, James Waslaski

40. Orthopedic Massage For Complicated Cervical

Conditions Vol. 5, James Waslaski

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AMTA RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________

AMTA Membership Number: ________________________________ Member Since: ______________________________

1. In what chapter activities have you participated? Please include projects and/or committees on which you have worked,

elected/appointed positions held, dates etc.

2. Why should you be considered for this scholarship? Please include explanations of financial need, special circumstances,

community service, etc.

AGREEMENT:

If selected for this scholarship, I hereby promise to volunteer and to attend all classes I choose for the 2007 New England

Conference. I will also provide an article regarding the conference for the April 2007 RI Chapter Newsletter. If I should

happen not to be able to fulfill my responsibilities for this conference last minute, I promise to reimburse The New

England Conference for the amount of the scholarship.

Your Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Please return to RI AMTA Secretary:

Yolande Riendeau, 209 Chace Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or email to ymriendeau@cox.net

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camacphee@cox.net or call (401) 724-4979.

camacphee@cox.net or call (401) 724-4979.

Full-page ad (8.5”W x 11”H): $70

1/2-page ad (7.25”W x 5”H): $35

1/4-page ad (3.5”W x 5”H): $18

The RIAMTA and the editor reserve the right to edit and/or refuse

any submitted article or advertisement, and assume no responsibility

for errors, omissions, corrections or modifications in publication.

Neither RIAMTA nor the RIAMTA Newsletter guarantees, warrants

or endorses any product, service, or referral advertised herein, nor

do they express any opinion in regard to the legality of the use of any

product advertised herein in connection with the practice of massage

therapy.

Subscriptions to the RIAMTA Newsletter are free to RIAMTA members

and $20/yr for non-members.

contributions pertinent to massage therapy and will respond to any

suggestions to YOUR publication.

USER NAME = AMTA ID number; PASSWORD = last name

THERAPIST NEEDED:

All That Matters in Wakefield, RI has openings for

licensed massage therapist 2 to 3 days/week. Please

send resume to joan@allthatmatters.com or call

401-782-2126 for an application.

DESIGNER/NEWSLETTER EDITOR:

RIAMTA is seeking someone who has knowledge

of layout and design to assist the current newsletter

editor, Celeste, and eventually step into that role.

Responsibilities include gathering advertisements,

editing submissions, designing the newsletter 4x/

year, and attending board meetings. Computer

skills a must. Great learning opportunity. Contact

Celeste: 724-4979/celalla@cox.net.

MASSAGE TABLE FOR SALE:

$1500: Hydraulic, Comfort Craft, 5 years, like new

with paperwork, video, fuses. Handicap accessible/

tax deductible. Takes 2 people to move. Base weighs

200lbs. Paid $3000. Call Sue 658-5113.

RI CHAPTER AMTA

c/o Celeste MacPhee

134 Crescent Road

Pawtucket, RI 02861

12-5pm Frank Rapone:231-5727.

Contact Celeste: celalla@cox.net

9:30 am Contact Celeste: 724-4979

2-5 pm NE Care Wellness Center, Warwick RI

Register at amtamassage.org

2007 Boxborough, MA (RI is hosting)

Defining Medical Massage

Education Workshop

Perry Plouffe Scholarship Application

Sports Massage Events

Spotlight on New Officers

Teacher of the Year Award

The NERC Experience

Video Library

Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome New Members