AMTA-Nevada Chapter Committees

Committee Chairpersons and Members are appointed positions Please review and then contact the Committee Chair or Member that you need to have your question, comment, or idea logged.

Communications Committee

reports to Secretary/Board
for Nevada Chapter Members only
All forms of the chapter’s communication, promotion, and publication are considered the responsibility of this committee. This committee also makes sure that all the massage therapy news in Nevada that’s fit to print is organized, professional, factual, and disseminated with clear lines of communication with the Nevada Chapter leadership.
with an AMTA-NV Chapter banner in the foreground, a Chapter Member giving a Relay For Life Participant a seated/chair massage during the 2024 American Cancer Society of Southern Nevada's event, 9/21/2024

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Sarah McCallum, LMT

Sarah McCallum

Sarah’s Biography
 
Sarah McCallum, LMT BS earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (major) and French Language (minor) from the University of Kansas in 2007. She has been a part of the healing arts community in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada since her graduation from Hawai’i Healing Arts College in 2009, and she operates The Cosmic Finder. Sarah believes firmly in the body’s ability to heal itself when given guidance. Sarah currently serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as its Newsletter Editor. She has served the chapter as Board Member and 2019, 2021, & 2022 Delegate.

Community Engagement/NMTAW® Committees

reports to President/Board
for Nevada Chapter Members only
Community Engagement: Watches for and engages with state-wide opportunities hosted by other non-profit organizations in which Nevada Chapter members may participate in purveying the health benefits and overall wellness effects of massage therapy through hands-on application with the public. National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® ( NMTAW): In the last week of October, during this AMTA event, assures members know about how to promote their practices in each of their communities and secures a gubernatorial proclamation of “Massage Week in Nevada” from the governor.
Tom Dougherty LMT DPT

Tom Dougherty

Tom’s Biography
 
Thomas Dougherty, LMT DPT is a massage therapist since 1994. He works in out-patient clinics with Chiropractors & other Physical Therapists mainly using medical massage techniques, like stretching, myofascial release, and pain control. Tom’s been a Physical Therapist since 1997, and he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2022; he’s also an accomplished actor of stage and screen since 1984. Tom currently serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as a Board Member and as Co-Chair – South of the Community Outreach and Chair of the  National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® Committees. Tom has served the chapter as Board Member and Financial Administrator.  
Sarah McCallum, LMT

Sarah McCallum

Sarah’s Biography
 
Sarah McCallum, LMT BS earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (major) and French Language (minor) from the University of Kansas in 2007. She has been a part of the healing arts community in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada since her graduation from Hawai’i Healing Arts College in 2009, and she operates The Cosmic Finder. Sarah believes firmly in the body’s ability to heal itself when given guidance. Sarah currently serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as its Newsletter Editor. She has served the chapter as Board Member and 2019, 2021, & 2022 Delegate.

Education Committee

reports to President/Board
for Nevada Chapter Members only
Annually and throughout the year, plans, organizes, and makes happen the magic of live continuing education courses in both the Northern and Southern metropolitan areas of Nevada. This committee also ensures its attendees – the chapter’s members and soon-to-be-members, who seek growth in their profession through attending Continuing Education Events – get the best experience possible.
Elizabeth Benion, LMT

Elizabeth Benion

Elizabeth’s Biography
 
Elizabeth Benion, LMT BS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Phoenix and her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies at the McCann School of Business & Technology. She sought out the healing practice of massage therapy in 2017, graduating from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) of Pennsylvania and becoming licensed to practice massage therapy in Pennsylvania in 2018. She is currently massage-therapy-licensed in Nevada. Presently, she works full time as a consultant for a design/marketing company, A Mighty Group. Elizabeth serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as Chair of the Education and Member of the Membership Engagement Committees. She has previously-served the chapter as Chapter President, Secretary, and 2019/2020 Delegate.
Becky SanGregorio LMT

Becky SanGregorio

Becky’s Biography
 
Becky SanGregorio, LMT entered the world of massage therapy directly out of High School in 1997.  In 2003, she created a Pennsylvania Department of Education Licensed Academy becoming – at that time – the only female school owner in the State.  Throughout the Academy’s 17 years under her ownership, Becky trained hundreds of massage therapists in her core program. She also operated a thriving Continuing Education platform teaching many classes focusing on Injury Prevention for Manual Therapists. Since moving to Nevada, Becky has switched focus to regulation, serving as a Compliance Inspector with the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy (NSBMT). Becky serves the Nevada Chapter as its 2024/25 Delegate and as a member of the Education Committee.
Jasminemarie Soller LMT

Jasmine Soller

Jasmine’s Biography
 
Jasminemarie Soller LMT CA MA HHP AS earned her Associate of Science degree at DeAnza College in 1994, Chiropractic Assistant (1996), Medical Assistant (1997), Holistic Health Practitioner (1997), and Massage Therapy (2004) diplomas and uses them all in her 28+ years of work-experience and 25+ years of experience serving allied-health programs in the field of Education. In the Massage Therapy field, Jasminemarie is Certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), licensed by the State of Nevada (NSBMT), Proctor for Prometric and NCCT, and Librarian Technician and Facilitator (Pacific Institute). In her massage therapy practice, she also incorporates Joe Lucero’s Therapeutic Reposturing™ techniques, most-notably working with Lucero for the Wildflower Triathlon Olympic Team. Jasmine maintains her memberships with the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE), Reflexology Association of America (RAA), National Association of Massage Therapists (NAMT), and American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). When she’s not with massage clients, Jasminemarie oversees the Massage Therapy Program as Program Director and teaches Personal Fitness Training courses at Advanced Training Institute (Las Vegas campus). She’s always been active in sports, and, when her children were active in sports, Jasmine was there as their coach, trainer, and massage therapist as needed. Becky serves the Nevada Chapter as its 2024/25 Delegate and as a member of the Education Committee.

Government Relations Committee

reports to President/Board
for Nevada Chapter Members only
Keeps Members, the Massage Therapy profession, and Public In-The-Know about local and state issues concerning the regulation of Massage Therapy in Nevada. Gathers information by several means – via: massage community-initiated intelligence, various interpersonal & governmental relationships, and legislative/regulatory-bodies’ public notification systems. Regulatory-proposals & -changes that affect our professionals’ privileged and business licensing requirements are recorded and addressed as necessary; consideration for and development of ‘a Chapter opinion’ is often motivated by the nature of the change and how it is fair for both the public and licensees/members.

Jessica Zimmerman

Biography
 
Jessica Zimmerman is the newly elected Chair of the Government Relations Committee, bringing over 22 years of experience in massage therapy to the role. As the founder of Ebb and Flow Healing Practices, she has established a successful mobile and in-clinic practice in Las Vegas while also serving as a passionate educator. Since 2008, Jessica has developed and taught Nevada State Board-approved continuing education courses in advanced techniques, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and collaboration within the healthcare community.
Elizabeth Benion, LMT

Elizabeth Benion

Elizabeth’s Biography
 
Elizabeth Benion, LMT BS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Phoenix and her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies at the McCann School of Business & Technology. She sought out the healing practice of massage therapy in 2017, graduating from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) of Pennsylvania and becoming licensed to practice massage therapy in Pennsylvania in 2018. She is currently massage-therapy-licensed in Nevada. Presently, she works full time as a consultant for a design/marketing company, A Mighty Group. Elizabeth serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as Chair of the Education and Member of the Membership Engagement Committees. She has previously-served the chapter as Chapter President, Secretary, and 2019/2020 Delegate.
Jasminemarie Soller LMT

Jasmine Soller

Jasmine’s Biography
 
Jasminemarie Soller LMT CA MA HHP AS earned her Associate of Science degree at DeAnza College in 1994, Chiropractic Assistant (1996), Medical Assistant (1997), Holistic Health Practitioner (1997), and Massage Therapy (2004) diplomas and uses them all in her 28+ years of work-experience and 25+ years of experience serving allied-health programs in the field of Education. In the Massage Therapy field, Jasminemarie is Certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), licensed by the State of Nevada (NSBMT), Proctor for Prometric and NCCT, and Librarian Technician and Facilitator (Pacific Institute). In her massage therapy practice, she also incorporates Joe Lucero’s Therapeutic Reposturing™ techniques, most-notably working with Lucero for the Wildflower Triathlon Olympic Team. Jasmine maintains her memberships with the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE), Reflexology Association of America (RAA), National Association of Massage Therapists (NAMT), and American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). When she’s not with massage clients, Jasminemarie oversees the Massage Therapy Program as Program Director and teaches Personal Fitness Training courses at Advanced Training Institute (Las Vegas campus). She’s always been active in sports, and, when her children were active in sports, Jasmine was there as their coach, trainer, and massage therapist as needed. Jasminemarie is the AMTA-Nevada Chapter’s Financial Administrator, a Member of the Government Relations and Education Committees, and has served as Nevada Chapter Secretary and 2023/2024 Delegate.
Sarah McCallum, LMT

Sarah McCallum

Sarah’s Biography
 
Sarah McCallum, LMT BS earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (major) and French Language (minor) from the University of Kansas in 2007. She has been a part of the healing arts community in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada since her graduation from Hawai’i Healing Arts College in 2009, and she operates The Cosmic Finder. Sarah believes firmly in the body’s ability to heal itself when given guidance. Sarah currently serves the AMTA-Nevada Chapter as its Newsletter Editor. She has served the chapter as Board Member and 2019, 2021, & 2022 Delegate.

Member Engagement Committee

reports to President/Board
for Nevada Chapter Members only
~ During school-/program-campus visits & presentation, seeks regular opportunities to recruit massage therapy students and professionals to join & participate in the AMTA-Nevada Chapter activities as a Student, Graduate, or Professional Member of the AMTA.
Becky SanGregorio LMT

Becky SanGregorio

Co-Chair
Becky’s Biography
 
Becky SanGregorio, LMT excels as the Co-Chair for Member Engagement, drawing on her extensive experience in massage therapy and education. As the owner of a licensed massage therapy academy in Pennsylvania, she has successfully trained hundreds of therapists and established a robust continuing education platform focused on injury prevention, showcasing her commitment to professional development. Currently serving as a Compliance Inspector with the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy and as a Delegate and Education Committee member, Becky combines regulatory knowledge with a passion for member engagement, making her an invaluable asset to the team.
Jasminemarie Soller LMT

Jasmine Soller

Co-Chair
Jasmine’s Biography
 
Jasminemarie Soller LMT CA MA HHP AS, is exceptionally qualified for the Co-Chair position in Member Engagement, boasting over 28 years of diverse experience in allied health and education. With multiple certifications and licenses—including those from the California Massage Therapy Council and the State of Nevada—she has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in massage therapy and holistic health. Her innovative approach, incorporating Therapeutic Reposturing™ techniques and active involvement with professional organizations, positions her as a dynamic leader capable of enhancing member connections and engagement.

if you’re ready to Join A Committee…

If you’re considering Volunteering with the Chapter, consider a few requirements:
  • Have you an idea of what you’d like to do for your fellow chapter-members and the profession-at-large in Nevada?
  • Do you have 5 to 10 hours a month to attend meetings and propose/complete projects & assignments?
  • Are you familiar with computerized spreadsheets, text documents, or online resources for massage therapy?
  • Have you reviewed and are you ready to electronically-sign your Volunteer Code of Conduct form? (required)
If you answered “yes” to all, then you are ready to consider a Volunteer life with the AMTA Nevada Chapter! Now: please take the next Step: complete our online Volunteer Search form and Get Started!