ARTICLE I - NAME, OFFICES AND PURPOSE
Section 1 - Name:
A. The name of the organization shall be the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NURSE MASSAGE
THERAPISTS (hereafter referred to as the "NANMT")
Section 2 - Offices:
A. The corporate address and Headquarters of the NANMT will be ___________________________________
The NANMT is registered as a non-profit corporation in the state of Arizona. The
President and the Treasurer are to keep copies of the corporations non-profit status.
(listed in the corporate papers filed in Arizona).
B. The NANMT will also have an office or offices outside of the state of incorporation
as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, designate. Normally the administrative
office(s) s will be chosen by the President subject to the approval of the Board
of Directors.
Section 3 - Purpose:
A. This Association is founded for the following purposes:
1. To provide the primary forum and organization for nurses who practice therapeutic
massage in pursuit of those purposes set forth below.
a. To advance the science and art of nursing through massage therapies, and thereby
create a nursing specialty.
b. To enhance the understanding of "hands-on" therapies in the medical
community and general public.
c. To incorporate "touch" therapies into our health care system.
d. To create an active national, professional referral system.
e. To promote cooperation and exchange of ideas among
members and other health professionals.
f. To establish a "hands-on" working model of Holism in the health care
field.
g. To establish and support health care laws and codes consistent with the NAMNT's
philosophy and code of ethics.
h. To protect and preserve the rights of its members.
i. To develop standards of practice and criteria for national
certification.
j. To develop and establish relevant continuing education
programs for nurses and other health professionals.
k. To assist members in seeking third party insurance
reimbursement.
l. To provide insurance options for its members.
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