massage therapy journal

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Writer's Guidelines

The mtj Mission

mtj® (Massage Therapy Journal®) keeps therapists in touch with information resources that help them grow professionally and personally.

All published articles in mtj must support this mission and should work to advance the profession by enhancing the knowledge of massage therapists. Topics of particular interest include:

  • Research—articles that introduce or uniquely expand on research in massage therapy.
  • Career paths—articles that explore the different career opportunities available to both the new and seasoned massage therapist, as the demographics of the industry continue to evolve.
  • Modalities—articles that explain and illustrate different massage and complementary bodywork techniques.

How to Submit

Query letter A query letter outlining your idea and why it is important to mtj readers is preferable. The letter should include intended focus, supporting sources and proposed final length. We also will review full-length submissions.

Criteria Potential articles must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be an original contribution to, or report in, the field of massage therapy. It must use objective evaluation criteria. It must not have been published in another massage publication. Articles are subject to editorial and peer review.
  • Articles should be no less than 750 words or more than 2,500 words.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to supply supplements to support the text, such as sidebars, charts, tables, photographs, further reading, etc.
  • Articles must include all references (and source releases, if needed) with the manuscript. Authors are expected to verify their own data and information.
  • May mention in passing, but must not promote, proprietary firms, products or services.

Payment Payment for articles varies depending on length, complexity and completeness, with a minimum of $750. We pay within 30 days of final acceptance of an article.

Format Articles should be submitted by e-mail as a Microsoft Word or rich text format document to mtj@amtamassage.org.

Artwork If including artwork, photographs must be jpegs, tiffs or eps files, and high-resolution—at least 300 dpi and 5 inches wide. If using a digital camera, make sure the image size is set to largest image possible and the highest resolution. We do accept prints and/or film (these can be returned if requested). Where appropriate, accompany photos with a signed model's release form.

Contact Information Please include your name, address and the best way to contact you.

Additional Information

MTJ is published quarterly by the American Massage Therapy Association with a circulation of about 65,000. Please allow for a 3 to 9 month interval for articles to be published. If article is chosen to be reviewed, you will be contacted.

Other questions?
Michelle Vallet, managing editor
mtj@amtamassage.org
877-905-2700, ext. 176
AMTA, 500 Davis St., Evanston, Ilinois 60201-4695