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Nathan Nordstrom, LMT #7700
President
Hello everyone, I would like to introduce
myself as your AMTA-OR Chapter
President. I have been at this post for
one year now, previously serving
AMTA-OR as third vice president. During
this time, I have found out many
interesting things about people I would
call the “movers and shakers” of this
industry. My ability to lead depends
on my ability to lead these knowledgeable
people. I have also found out a lot
about our state and the inner workings of
professional associations, governing
bodies (OBMT), education, and Roberts
Rules. By attending AMTA’s Community
Volunteer Orientation Program
(CVOP) and its National Convention, I
have communicated with many professionals
from other states who are in completely
different situations with their
governing bodies. By serving a committee
for the NCBTMB I found myself
serving our community in a completely
different way.
I have been an examiner for the Oregon
Board of Massage Therapists, and am
currently teaching massage at Ashmead
College in Tigard. My practice has varied
from resort spas, clinics, outcall,
owning my own spa, and currently I
am practicing out of a chiropractic office.
I believe that service is the beginning
of a fulfilling career. There’s no
better way to do that than to join with us
here at AMTA-OR.
Mike Blackmore, LMT #6637
1st Vice President
I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist
from 1998 to present. I graduated
from the University of Oregon with M.S.
in Athletic Training (1987). I am currently
co-owner of a full service hair
salon in Eugene, offering sports massage,
therapeutic massage, and insurance
billing. I serve as chairman of the Exam
Committee for the Oregon Board of
Massage Therapists. I have been a member
of AMTA since my licensure. I believe
that growth and success comes
through participation in your industry.
Contributing to the visibility and growth
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of therapeutic massage as a viable form
of therapy for health and wellness will
only contribute to one’s own growth.
AMTA is the best opportunity for me to
contribute and grow.
John Combe, LMT #7492, CCA
2nd Vice President/ Delegate
I would like to introduce myself as your
AMTA-OR 2nd Vice President. This is
year number two of a two-year term for
my position. In the first year I was excited
to learn all of the information about
AMTA, to better serve you, the members.
Attending AMTA’s Community
Volunteer Orientation Program (CVOP)
and the National Convention, and taking
many leadership classes at both, has
helped a great deal. Being the Membership
Chair prior to my 2nd V.P. election,
members have been my focus from the
start, and will continue to be. Serving as
a Chapter Delegate the next two years I
will always "Remember the Members". I
have been a Professional Member the
last six years, in which a lot has changed
in the profession at both State and National
levels.
I am also involved with the Oregon
Board of Massage Therapists, serving
on the Education and Exam committees
and helping with the exam process. This
has helped me in making knowledgebased
decisions as your 2nd V.P.
I have been in Clinical/Sports Massage
the last six years, working with Naturopathic,
Chiropractic and Medical Doctors.
In 2004 I co-founded the Advanced
Sports Therapy Institute.
I challenge you to Get Involved with
AMTA!
Leslie Giese, LMT #5975
3rd Vice President
I have been a Professional AMTA Member
for 8 years, as long as I have been a
Licensed Massage Therapist. I decided
from the beginning that I would be a
professional. I also knew that I wanted to
be a part of an organization that would
support me in being that. I was a cube
dweller for 21 years and once I decided
to change to massage, I knew I wanted to
help others like me, so I specialized in
on-site chair massage and stress management
training. I am a part owner and
director of on-site chair massage at The
Massage Clinic in Tigard.
One of my goals is to get the MERT
program set this year and also help get
more members energized about being
part of this organization. I look forward
to serving you this year.
Michael Dukart, LMT #6806
Secretary
I have been an LMT for over 6 years,
living and working in the Salem area.
I've been an AMTA member most of that
time. I practice primarily deep tissue
bodywork, table and chair, as well as
Fijian massage. I am beginning a second
2-year term as secretary of AMTA-OR.
The past two years it has been an honor
and a privilege to serve in that capacity.
The opportunities for growth and learning
have been tremendous. This year one
of my goals is to organize a more visible
and active National Massage Awareness
Week for Oregon in October. I anticipate
that this new board will do great things.
Brandi Walton, LMT #3218
Treasurer
I'm Brandi Walton from Wilsonville,
Oregon, member of AMTA for 15 years,
and Chapter Treasurer for several terms.
I work for a chiropractor in Lake
Oswego and do massage out of my
home. My goals for this year are to keep
the expenses down, train others to fill out
expense report forms, and be flexible
when necessary. It's an honor to serve
our organization and be a part of the
AMTA-OR massage community.
— Feel free to contact any of the board
members at any time. For their contact
information see page two.
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