About Us
The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists is a Not-for-Profit organization, whose purpose is the education and advancement of the Massage Therapy profession. This organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in 1927 as the New York Society of Medical Masseurs, Inc., and was changed in 1986 to the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, Inc.

The NYSSMMT is comprised of approximately 350 members, living and working in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We offer quarterly newsletters, meetings and workshops to educate and inform members and massage therapy students throughout the region.



Objectives
1. To educate its members and to further a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.

2. To seek enactment of laws to promote a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.

3. To uphold the ethical standards for the profession of Massage Therapy and for its members.

4. To prevent abuses by illegal and unethical practitioners.

5. To educate other health care providers and the public at large about Massage Therapy.

6. To promote professional recognition of Massage Therapy by other health and medical care providers.





Code of Ethics
A Licensed Massage Therapist, becoming duly elected into membership of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, Inc., pledges to uphold the Bylaws and the following Code of Ethics:

1. To conduct her/his practice in an ethical manner.

2. To abide by the Medical Practice Act.

3. Not to diagnose, nor to prescribe to any person or patient any form of medication.

4. Not to disclose confidential information in the course of treatment of a patient to anyone other than the patient's caregivers, legal guardian, and recommending physician, and to respect all confidences. This obligation shall extend beyond the period of professional services.

5. He/she shall assume the foregoing obligations with a free will, in full appreciation of the privilege and opportunity to place the practice of this profession in a position of honor and distinction.





Roles of Officers

President
Vice-President
Membership Secretary
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Bulletin Editor
Medical Massage Director
Sports Massage Director
Board of Directors

2004 - 2005 NYSSMMT Board of Directors

Conduct of Elections

1. Nominating Committee:
a.) The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President in June of the year in which elections are to be held.
b.) The chairperson of the Nominating Committee shall submit a final and approved list of nominees in a written report to the General Membership at the fall meeting.

2. Nominations for any office may be made from the floor in September, or as in Section 1b, and shall be recognized provided that: 
a.) The person making such nomination is a member in good standing.
b.) The nominee is an active member in good standing for one year prior to election, or has a special dispensation from the Board of Directors.

3. Only active and senior members in good standing may vote.

4. Elections shall be conducted by secret ballot. A printed ballot shall be mailed to members not less than ten days prior to election of officers.

5. The person receiving the majority of votes cast shall be declared elected. In the event of a tie, a vote shall be taken at the next General Meeting.

6. Persons elected shall hold office for two years beginning January 1, following the election.

7. Newly elected officers and Board Members shall be invited to attend the last General Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting in December to familiarize themselves with the past administration’s achievements and pending projects, to ease the transition period