The TRI's distinguished team of researchers, representing Duke, Harvard, Maryland, and other universities, strive to better define touch as it promotes health and contributes to the treatment of disease.  Research efforts that began in 1982 and continue today have shown that touch therapy has numerous beneficial effects on health and well-being.  This is an excellent website for the medical professional and health practitioners  wanting hard evidence about massage and many of its benefits.

http://www.amtamassage.org

http://www.amtamassage.org/consumers.html

  â€œThe mission of the American Massage Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.”  You might be interested to know that the AMTA has a strong interest and participating in legislative matters governing the ethical and legal practices of the massage profession in the USA.  If your practitioner is a member of the AMTA you can be assured that she or he is committed to practicing with the highest standard concerning your professional care.

The International Loving Touch Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 by Diana Moore, MS, LMT, CIMI®. She began teaching infant massage in the early 70's and is a recognized leader and specialist in the field. She has spread the use and practice of infant massage across the United States and in many countries worldwide. The Loving Touch Program has been implemented in many hospitals, health care facilities, and has been a huge success! We pride ourselves in being a leader in the infant massage field. We hope you find all of the resources and support you need about the use and practice of infant massage. We look forward to sharing with you the many benefits that infant massage has to offer.

http://www.lanecountybirthnetwork.com

 The Lane County Birth Network mission is to serve the diverse needs of our childbearing community with information, empowerment, and advocacy. Founded in Eugene, Oregon. in 2005.  We support parents in making informed decisions regarding pregnancy, birth, and parenting. We provide a free referral network to birth year providers and services in Lane County, Oregon, as well as monthly classes and special events that are open to the public. Connecting parents and birth professionals in Eugene and beyond.

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www.eugene.areaconnect.com