MASSAGE Magazine Insurance Plus (MMIP) is now a sponsor of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education, at the level of Alliance Major Sponsor—Bronze Level.

The alliance's goals, as posted on its website, are to:
"• Strengthen and improve massage education by providing information and educational opportunities to institutions, administrators, teachers and continuing education providers
• Provide forums for learning, fellowship and mutual support
• Advocate for the interests of members
• Serve as the designated representative for massage therapy education in dealing with other stakeholders in the field, as well as organizations and regulatory bodies outside the

field
• Develop standards that guide and inform the effective teaching of massage therapy
• Promote access to massage therapy education to those who are seeking it, from entry-level training through post-graduate studies"

The alliance has a board of directors and held its first conference in June.

Of its sponsors, the alliance's website noted, "[T]heir support is crucial to the success of the Alliance. In turn, we encourage you to support these companies and organizations."

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