AMTA Serves as the Leading Sponsor for the Pain Collaborative's First Hybrid Meeting

AMTA was honored to serve as the leading sponsor at the Pain Collaborative’s inaugural hybrid meeting on Oct. 28, 2024. Held at the Southern California University of Health Sciences campus in Whittier, California, this groundbreaking event united experts and advocates from various fields to advance a biopsychosocial approach to whole-person pain care.

The event provided an invaluable platform for participants, presenters, and facilitators to share insights on critical topics, including:

• Innovation That Serves the Individual With Pain

• Balancing Risks and Benefits: Empowering Individuals in Whole-Person Pain Care in an Evolving Policy Landscape

• Breakout Workshops: Aligning Interests in Low Back Pain—An Opportunity to Connect the Dots

The Pain Collaborative’s mission is to expedite access to quality, comprehensive health care for individuals living with pain. This mission is championed by fostering meaningful collaborations among diverse stakeholders and promoting innovative, equitable, and evidence-based solutions.

AMTA remains dedicated to promoting collaboration and advancing integrated care models that empower individuals and elevate pain management practices, including the role of massage therapy. Together, we’re shaping the future of whole-person pain care.