MTF Appoints New Executive Director

Posted:Thursday, September 19, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Massage Therapy Foundation Appoints Teri Mayo as Executive Director

Evanston, IL, September 18, 2024—The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) announces the appointment of Teri Mayo, BA, LMT, as new Executive Director. With over 29 years of experience in rehabilitative practices and as a licensed massage therapist, alongside her extensive leadership roles in healthcare administration and the nonprofit sector, Mayo brings a wealth of knowledge and proven expertise to MTF.

Mayo’s professional journey is distinguished by her ownership of a medical massage clinic and her work with healthcare institutions, including Swedish Medical Group and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of Pushing Boundaries, a paralysis exercise therapy center. Mayo’s contributions to nonprofit organizations have been significant, and her dedication to improving lives through healthcare services is unwavering.

In her new role, Mayo will lead the Foundation’s operations, including staff oversight, fundraising initiatives, and the development of innovative programming. Her leadership will drive MTF’s mission forward, with a focus on fostering collaborations with allied professionals and advancing the integration of massage therapy within broader healthcare systems.

“We are delighted to welcome Teri as our new Executive Director,” said Adrienne F. Asta, BA, LMT, president of MTF. “Her expertise in business and healthcare, coupled with her exceptional leadership in nonprofit management, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our reach within the massage therapy community and beyond. Under her guidance, we are poised to achieve even greater success and further elevate our impact in the field.”

About the Massage Therapy Foundation

The Massage Therapy Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to supporting scientific research, education, and community service within the massage therapy profession. The Foundation publishes an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal and provides educational resources for massage therapists, educators, and students. MTF fosters international scientific collaboration through grants, resources, training, and services.

For more information contact:

Adrienne F. Asta, MTF President
president@massagetherapyfoundation.org