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2026 Illinois Delegate Listening Session

Your Voice. Your Profession. Your Future.

As your AMTA Illinois Chapter Delegates, we represent the voices of Illinois members during the annual Assembly of Delegates (AOD). This year, Delegates from across the country will discuss three important topics that could influence the future of our profession and our Association.


We invite you to share your perspectives so we can better represent the interests of Illinois members during these national discussions.



Estimated time: 5–7 minutes.

About You
1. Which best describes your AMTA membership?
2. How long have you been an AMTA member?

Discussion Topic 1

Building a Stronger Chapter

How should AMTA chapters better reflect what members value?
3. Which three chapter offerings provide the greatest value to you? Choose up to three.
4. Which ONE of these is most valuable?
5. Which services do you believe every AMTA chapter should provide? Check all that apply.
6. What one change would make your chapter membership more valuable?
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Discussion Topic 2

Strengthening the Delegate Role

How can Delegates better serve members throughout the year?
7. Before today, how familiar were you with the role of an AMTA Delegate?
8. Which Delegate responsibilities are most important to you? Choose up to four.
9. How often would you like to hear from your Delegates?
10. How would you most like to provide feedback to your Delegates? (Check all that apply.)
11. What would make the Delegate role more valuable to you?
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Discussion Topic 3

The Future of Massage Therapy

How should AI and emerging technology be integrated into our profession?
12. How familiar are you with AI?
13. How do you currently use—or expect to use—AI professionally? (Check all that apply.)
14. What opportunities do you see for AI in massage therapy? Choose up to three.
15. What concerns do you have? Choose up to four.
16. Which professional responsibilities should always remain with the massage therapist? (Check all that apply.)
17. What guidance or resources should AMTA consider developing regarding AI?
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Final Thoughts
18. What is one issue you believe AMTA should be discussing that isn’t already included in this year’s Discussion Topics?
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19. Is there anything else you would like your Illinois Delegates to consider as they represent our chapter at the 2026 Assembly of Delegates?
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20. Would you be interested in participating in future Illinois Delegate Listening Sessions or focus groups?
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