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June 2012 Membership Edition
PO Box 2142 • Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645
Editor’s Note: Here is the first of many articles to come from Pam Pennington, who is “walking her
talk” by volunteering for AMTA-OR in the capacity of Assistant Editor for the Oregon News. I welcome
Pam and look forward to working with her. Here is some information about her:
Pam is a volunteer for the NCTMB (Gov. Relations Committee & JTA Committee),
the Oregon Board of Massage Therapy (Education Committee), and the AMTA-OR
(Newsletter). She volunteered at OHSU Hospital for four years, offering massage
and comfort to patients in the outpatient Hematology and Oncology Clinic. She is
currently a volunteer Chaplain at OHSU in the Spiritual Care volunteer program
while pursuing a degree (Master of Divinity). She has also been a volunteer for the
MS Society of Portland.
VOLUNTEER LOCALLY! MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!
By Pam Pennington, BA, CLT, NCTMB, LMT #8027
Also in this issue
Page 2
Presidential Thoughts
Page 3
New 3rd VP
Page 3
Welcome
New Members
Page 4
Legislative Update
Page 5
Classifieds
Page 6
Drawing a Line
Defining Boundaries
Page 7
Chapter
Talent Search
Page 8
Officers &
Committees
In these uncertain times, it may seem that the only thing we can do is to try to work
harder at work. When that doesn’t change anything, we put on a brave face and internally
stress over how life will work out. But, will worrying change anything for anyone?
I think not. We are all in this together.
When you have empty spaces in your schedule, you can catch up on work around the
facility, cleaning those areas not frequently taken care of (i.e. cleaning the break room
refrigerator, organize the reference books, magazines, pamphlets, etc.). That done, there
is still more you can do to stay busy when business is down. If your client count is
down, try to bunch appointment schedules closer together so that you have some full
days and some large empty spaces in your schedule. Why? So that you can offer your
services to volunteer for your local food bank, homeless shelter, women’s shelter, hospital,
State Massage Board, AMTA-OR, the library, your local school or city park. Funding
is down for all of these entities and more. When the economy does pick up, you
have the assurance that you contributed to keeping these establishments functioning.
We’re all in this together.
Sometimes, we look around and see so much suffering in the world and feel helpless to
make a difference. While you may not have huge amounts of money to donate to a
cause, you do have valuable assets: yourself, your passion, your time, your energy, and
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AMTA Oregon News ~ 2
Volunteer Locally… (Continued)
your skills. You can make a difference in other peoples’ lives. You can change the world and make it better.
Many professional organizations function primarily with volunteers offering their time. Consider being one
of those volunteers. 1
And when the economy recovers, don’t stop helping others. Volunteering is good for the volunteer, as well
as for those served. It is gratifying, satisfying and overall helpful to your health. It takes your mind off of
yourself and places your attention on the needs of others. When we are focused solely on the self, we notice
every little thing in our lives, real or imagined, that are faltering. Giving to others, in time and compassion,
creates a space for healing; giving us an opportunity for a different perspective.
In every major religion, there are admonitions to help others, to reach out to those in need: “Love your
neighbor as yourself”, or “Treat others the way you would like to be treated”. When you volunteer, it costs
you more than the effort of writing a check. You will get involved in the lives and needs of others, giving of
your heart and not just your money. And you don’t have to travel far to find those in need. Your elderly
neighbor, who doesn’t get out much and can barely get around, may love to have you do some weeding or
trimming in his or her yard. You can volunteer to: clean house for the friend who is ill, who can’t do it for
herself; offer a massage day, along with other LMTs for the nurses in the local hospital; read to children at
the library; or shop for the shut-in. The possibilities are limitless. When I help you, I help myself as well. So
volunteer! It’s good for us all.
1 AMTA-OR could use your help in several areas of service. If you are interested, please contact the membership chair, Leslie
Giese at bodybunch@msn.com or 503-358-7995. Also, see volunteer form on page 7.
residential Thoughts
with Leah Bowder, LMT #12252
Happy Spring! I am so grateful for the early, nice
weather we have been enjoying this year. It makes
everything in life seem much more manageable
when we have some time in the sun.
The new board had a chance to meet for a planning weekend in March. We have a wonderful
group of experienced board members, lots of ideas, and are eager to serve AMTA-OR members.
These yearly planning weekends serve as time to brainstorm, converse, and bond as a
group.
I also had the privilege of attending the National Board of Directors meeting in Evanston, IL
in March. The new President, Cynthia Ribeiro, is a vibrant and dynamic leader. I am confident
after attending the meeting that our national board is focused on making member experience
a top priority. I also attended Chapter President's Council for the first time. This is a forum for chapter
presidents to bridge the gap between our state chapters and the national board. It is also a wonderful place to
discuss problems and successes we have had in our states with the support of leaders from across the country.
We had our April continuing education on rheumatoid arthritis taught by two instructors with two different
modality backgrounds. Learning two different approaches to treating a pathology offers a unique perspective.
That will continue to be our theme this year with continuing education in August (Hood River) and December.
Also at our April meeting, the board appointed Michael Dukart to fill the vacant 3rd Vice-President
position. Thank you, Michael, for giving the membership another year of your time!
We are already in the planning stages for our next annual meeting in February of 2013. If you have any
thoughts on location or education options, please contact us. As always, if you have any questions, concerns,
or ideas, please contact any of your board members for assistance.

AMTA Oregon News ~ 3
MICHAEL DUKART, LMT #6806, NEW 3RD VP
Michael Dukart was recently approved by the Board of Directors to fill the position
of Third Vice President which became vacant when Susan Baer resigned.
Michael first became a licensed massage therapist in Oregon in 1998, and has built a
practice of chair and table massage in the Salem area since then. Previously, he
served AMTA-OR as 2 nd Vice President, Secretary, and as the newsletter editor for
many years.
Michael says, “It is an honor to continue serving my fellow Oregon AMTA massage
peers. This Oregon Chapter, by itself and as part of the National AMTA organization,
plays such a vital role in the growth and acceptance of massage as a healing art.”
Welcome
New AMTA-OR Members!
We want to offer a warm welcome to our new members and transfers. I will be calling each
of you soon to tell you more about what your Oregon AMTA Chapter has to offer.
— Leslie Giese, LMT #5975
AMTA-OR Membership Chair
New Members February—April 2012
Jerilee Auclair Vancouver
Jasmine Austin West Linn
Justin Becker Eugene
Andrea Berns Eugene
Sierra Botner Yoncalla
Deborah Day Independence
Natalie Delozier Bend
Jesse Dunlap Canyonville
Heather Gagne Portland
Warren Gilles Portland
Sarah Grumbling Portland
Casey Holliman Tigard
Jillian Ingoglia Portland
Caroll Ingraham Cottage Grove
Alissa Johnson Portland
Ariel Jones Portland
Emily Knell Oakland
Sylvie Meier Portland
Josephine Munoz Clackamas
Syrena Nicholson Eugene
Angela Pope-Gorrow Portland
Laura Starr Portland
Rachel Waldow Vancouver
Freda Wasson Hood River
Heidi West Hood River
Cody Wirth Eugene
Brandon Goodin Junction City
Moises Gutierrez Mcminnville
Leah Virata Beaverton
Hillary Wilton Portland
Eric Aki Portland
Nannette Berg Portland
Lori Burton Lebanon
Anna Galluzzo Beaverton
Julie Graeber Portland
Chelsea Grajeda Lake Oswego
Jennifer Graves Albany
Christine Hatton Tigard
Anna Herron Beaverton
Alissa Kipp Portland
Gustavo Leon Dundee
Lisa Mance Portland
Aimee McAndrews Portland
Jessica Owens Milwaukie
Vanessa Partida Woodburn
Jacquelin Perry Vancouver
Jamie Schilder Medford
Beau Thiesen Medford
Elizabeth Wadnizak Eugene
Sara Weimers Corvallis
Transfers from Another State
Douglas Dulak Portland WA
Timothy Oaks Portland WA
Nicolee Parrish Salem HI
Jenny Scarantino Rogue River MS
Tina Thomas Portland WI
Ruth Werner Waldport UT
Samara Williams Colorado Springs CO
Kara Dahlberg Grants Pass NV
Kathryn
Hansman-
Spice
Portland FL
Christina Hegstrom Portland CO
Chanta Mueller Lake Oswego CA
Lottie Cooper Ashland CA
Hillary Davies Portland WA
Patricia Epstein Portland MA
Marianne Ober Portland NM
M Francine Pearson Rainier WA
Karen Sanz Eugene FL
Mizue Trinidad Bellevue WA
As of April 2012 we have
1104 Members
Contact the Editor for submission deadlines.
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Contributions are welcome; all submissions must include a legible signature and phone number and may be edited for space and
clarification. Address all correspondence to: Editor, Becky Leetch at bleetchlmt@comcast.net. AMTA-OR reserves the right to edit
materials; reject copyrighted materials unless consent of copyright holder is obtained in writing; and assumes no responsibility for
errors, omissions, corrections, or modifications in its publications. Information, articles, endorsements and ads contained in this
newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Massage Therapy Association.

By Cindy Robert
AMTA-OR Lobbyist
AMTA Oregon News ~ 4
#1 — FORWARD!!!
Governor making more strides in health care transformation
Licensed Massage Therapist included in changes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has given preliminary approval of a five-year,
$1.9 billion demonstration of a Federal-State partnership to transform the way that care is delivered in Oregon's
Medicaid program. The initial investment of $620 million in the second year of the State’s current biennium
will allow Oregon’s new coordinated care organizations to better deliver higher-quality care for
Medicaid patients while reducing preventable errors. Oregon estimates that this will achieve $11 billion in
savings over the next decade.
The deal brings $620 million this year, another $620 million next year and smaller totals for the last three
years to help underwrite the cost of transitioning to the new system. Kitzhaber and lawmakers counted on
that federal money when they approved the 2011-13 budget.
In 2012, state legislators passed a plan to improve Medicaid, but needed federal money to make it happen.
The transformation centers around the creation of what are called Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO's),
which are teams of health care workers from specific geographic areas. Instead of competing against each
other, doctors, nurses and other health care providers will team up to work together. Eventually, this model
could be extended beyond the Medicaid population.
Alternative providers, such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopathic & optometric physicians, nurses
and massage therapists, worked together to assure that these networks included all types of providers and included
requirements for provider reimbursement, network adequacy and appeals in order to meet the needs
of Oregonians in the Oregon Health Plan. With the
goal of comprehensive, preventive care alternative providers
worked together to assure the right "nondiscrimination"
language was included in the next phase
of Oregon's health care transformation.
For the 600,000 depending on Medicaid, there will not
be big changes right away. There will be a transition
period, and then the first Coordinated Care Organizations
are expected to be up and running by the end of
summer.
Please let AMTA Oregon know what you are hearing
about CCOs and your inclusion in them!
#2 — BALLOT MEASURES
• There are several ballot measures being circulated for
signatures to garner a place on the November election in
Oregon.
• Preventing state and local governments from implementing
a real estate transfer fee/tax.
• Setting up state licensed stores for the sale of medical
marijuana.
• Legalization of marijuana.
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AMTA Oregon News ~ 5
Ballot Measures… (Continued)
• Turning the old greyhound track in Wood village into a casino.
• Eliminating estate taxes.
• Establishing an independent redistricting commission.
• Requiring initiative with texts of less than 100 words to be printed in full on ballot.
• Making every signature count for initiative petition gathering requirements.
• Providing every resident and business owner the right to use force to defend against an intruder.
• Our Oregon (grassroots democrat organization led by unions) is circulating petitions for signatures that
will end the corporate tax kicker.
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Call or email an AMTA-OR Board Member TODAY!
“Save the Dates” for Board of Directors Meetings:
June 23, 2012 – Luncheon and meeting. Noon to 1:00 p.m.
at University of Western States, 2900 NE 132nd Avenue,
Portland, OR 97230-3099. It will be held in the conference
room in the new Anatomy building on the northwest corner
of the campus. There will be no AMTA-OR class.
August 12, 2012 – Meeting to be held at Hood River Library,
luncheon following meeting, class TBA.
December 1, 2012 – To be announced.
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Report as of May 2012
Submitted by Brandi Walton, LMT #3218, AMTA-OR Treasurer
Pacific Continental Bank Checking: $23,782.36
Pacific Continental Bank Savings: $25,011.06
Invesco Investments: $17,538.28
Members — Place a Classified Ad
Advertise your massage table or other used massage-related items in the AMTA
Oregon News. (Does not include ads for workshops, or product/service related
ads. See website for those rates.) Send your check made payable to AMTA-OR
to: PO Box 2142, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645
Send your ad text via email to: bleetchlmt@comcast.net
$5 for 15 words or less ($10 for nonmembers)
Next deadline is August 1, 2012
for the September issue
Please keep your info up-to-date!
If your mailing address, phone number, or email
address has changed since you last renewed your
membership in AMTA, please contact AMTA National
and provide them with an update so you continue to be
included in communications regarding Oregon
activities, or to receive your next newsletter.
— Thank you!
~ Classifieds ~
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AMTA Oregon News ~ 6
Editor’s Log: In late April, I had surgery on an ankle fracture. So, I have had some extra time to reflect on many things. As I read
the Massage Therapy Journal article, which is excerpted below, it resonated with me. Many massage therapists are nurturers and
givers. Because of my situation, I have recently had the opportunity to be an asker and receiver. Now, I am more aware of setting
boundaries to make my life easier and lower my stress level. This includes not being “busy” all the time. It’s important to take the
time for yourself to do as you wish, even to do nothing but kick back and relax. I look forward to lounging below the fir trees in my
backyard reading a book I’ve been meaning to read for a long time. This is the perfect time of year to begin.
DRAWING A LINE—DEFINING BOUNDARIES
By Michelle Vallet, Massage Therapy Journal, November 15, 2011
Massage therapists understand the idea of boundaries. You agree to ethical standards in a variety of ways,
ranging from the work you do everyday with your clients to abiding by state laws that regulate the practice of
massage therapy to your AMTA professional membership.
There are clear cut, permanent boundaries that guide your work, and there are also boundaries that are more
flexible, such as your preference concerning office hours, for example.
In the following, you’ll learn how to define your own boundaries, why being clear about your boundaries is
important and how to deal with any boundary issues that may arise.
Adding complexity to an issue almost always increases the chances for problems, and it’s no different when
you think about the professional and personal boundaries you set for yourself. From setting boundaries about
when you’re available to clients to having firm policies surrounding cancellations to knowing when you need
to refer a client elsewhere, you are probably going to encounter situations that test both you and your clients.
“Many boundary problems can be traced back to four situational response styles,” explains Kirk Nelson,
founder of Heartland Institute of Touch in Missouri. “It’s important to be aware that these styles can be projected
by either the massage therapist or the client.”
Compliants. “Compliants bow to the demands and needs of others whether it’s appropriate or not,” Nelson
says. “This reaction most commonly comes from a fear of hurting someone’s feelings, making someone angry
or feeling guilty.” In these situations, boundaries become fuzzy and indistinct. “Examples of this behavior
might be a client who tells you the pressure is ‘just fine,’ even when it’s causing pain,” Nelson says, “or
when a massage therapist cancels their own plans because a client calls at the last minute and wants an appointment.”
Avoidants. “People who avoid have trouble recognizing their own needs or letting others help,” explains
Nelson. “They withdraw when they are in need and do not ask for assistance.” Therapists that tend toward
both compliant and avoidant are at a high risk for burnout, Nelson suggests, because they aren’t able to accept
the support they need to replace the energy they expend helping others.
Controllers. “Whether aggressive bullies or manipulators, controllers motivate others to carry their load,
projecting responsibility for their lives onto others,” says Nelson. “They have a lack of respect for the
boundaries of others, and often see someone saying
no as a challenge to change their mind.”
Nonresponsives. Unlike with controllers who know
there are boundaries but simply choose to ignore
them, nonresponsives fail to recognize there are
boundaries at all. “Sometimes, a person feels incomplete
themselves so they have a critical attitude toward
the needs of others,” Nelson explains. “Other
times, people are just so absorbed in their own desires
and needs, they fail to acknowledge those of the people
around them.”
— Rea d the full article on the Nat’l AMTA website at www.amtamassage.org.
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OREGON CHAPTER TALENT SEARCH
Yes, I want to get involved as a volunteer.
I have indicated my areas of expertise or interest by
putting a CHECK MARK in the boxes below.
_COMMUNICATIONS
I am interested in helping with the Oregon News, other bulletins
and/or website. Contact Becky Leetch, 503/307-7812,
bleetchlmt@comcast.net
I am willing to give:
_2-3 hours a week
_2-3 hours a month
_2-3 hours once only
_As needed
_EDUCATION
I am interested in helping with the Education
Committee, which plans and presents regular
continuing education opportunities for its members.
Contact Mike Blackmore, 541/993-9355,
combeswellnesscenter@yahoo.com.
I am willing to give:
_2-3 hours a week
_2-3 hours a month
_2-3 hours once only
_As needed
_MEMBERSHIP
I am interested in giving time and energy to the
recruitment, hospitality, member recognition,
benefits, social events etc. Contact Leslie Giese, 503/358-
7995, bodybunch@msn.com
I am willing to give:
_2-3 hours a week
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I am interested in volunteering or sharing my time
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I am willing to get involved:
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I am interested in helping with the organization and
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responsible for the management of Chapter funds.
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_GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
I am interested in giving time to this committee,
which is involved with law and legislative matters
concerning the practice of the massage profession.
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AMTA Oregon News ~ 8
Oregon Chapter
American Massage Therapy
Association
PO Box 2142, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0645
541/915-5263 AMTA-OR Office
www.amta-or.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUALS WITH YOUR QUESTIONS
LEAH BOWDER
President
JOHN COMBE
1st Vice President
Delegate
NATHAN NORDSTROM
2nd Vice President
MICHAEL DUKART
3rd Vice President
BRANDI WALTON
Treasurer
JENNIFER OLSEN
Secretary
LESLIE GIESE
Awards, MERT,
Membership
Delegate
Community Development
POSITION OPEN
NATHAN NORDSTROM
Convention
MIKE BLACKMORE
Convention
Correspondence
POSITION OPEN
Phone: 503/348-1574
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Phone: 503/706-2480
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MIKE BLACKMORE
Education
JOHN COMBE
Finance
LEAH BOWDER
Government Relations
BECKY LEETCH
Newsletter Editor
Advertising
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CINDY ROBERT
Rainmakers, LLP
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