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Welcome to AOBTA

Dear Future AOBTA Member,

Thank you for your interest in the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA®).  We extend a warm welcome as we offer you a variety of professional and non-professional membership options.  

AOBTA is the nation's largest Asian Bodywork Therapy association.  We are a not-for-profit (501c-6) professional membership organization supported by membership dues, contributions, and the time and talent of our volunteer members.

Founded in 1989, AOBTA has grown rapidly and now serves over one thousand members who practice a variety of the Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) Forms.  With members in all 50 states and a few international members, we are able to increasingly promote our profession to the public.  

AOBTA is governed by membership-elected volunteers that serve on the Board of Directors.  Our Organizational structure includes the Council of Schools and Programs (COSP), State Chapters, and the Congress of Representatives.  There are ample opportunities for membership participation and service to the community.

AOBTA currently serves its members in a wide variety of ways and is always striving to add value and relevance to the membership experience.  A few of the benefits our organization offers members are:

  • An attractive, user-friendly website with a great Social Community set of features for members.
  • Peer-reviewed approval of our professional members shows the public that you meet the highest standards of the profession.
  • Representation of the interests, rights, and professional standards of Asian Bodywork Therapy profession.
  • National and international recognition as a member of the Federation of Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Practice Organizations.
  • High quality educational opportunities.
  • Legislative support and action-oriented representation at all government levels.
  • Subscription to Pulse, our newsletter.  
  • Access to optional and affordable professional liability insurance.
  • An online professional membership directory to help the public locate your services.
  • Free listings of workshops offered by our members on the AOBTA website.
  • Personal and professional growth opportunities through participation in the AOBTA and ABT community of committees, task forces, and board of directors at the state and national levels.

We welcome you to our robust and supportive community!

Peace and Health,

The AOBTA Board of Directors

Professional Membership

Non-Professional Membership