Chapter Benefits
AMTA South Carolina Chapter
Make the most of your AMTA membership by getting involved with your chapter for local education, networking and volunteer opportunities. AMTA chapters are a unique benefit of AMTA membership. Participating in your chapter provides you with opportunities to connect with local massage therapists, attend on-site continuing education classes and advocate for your profession.
To learn more about volunteering with AMTA South Carolina, contact us. Or, if you're interested in knowing more about volunteering at the national level, contact Chapter Relations.
Awards & Recognition
Chapter Meritorious Award
Sarah Schaffer
We are proud to celebrate Sarah Schaeffer, owner of The Body Works!, as the recipient of the 2026 Meritorious Award from the American Massage Therapy Association – South Carolina Chapter. With over 25 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist and more than a decade of dedicated volunteer service to the AMTA-SC chapter in multiple leadership roles, Sarah has made a lasting impact on both the profession and her community.
As the founder of The Body Works!, she has spent 20 years building a trusted body care practice in the Pee Dee region while also championing collaboration, education, and client-centered care. Her commitment extends far beyond the treatment room—from supporting research in pain management to serving on the board of the Pee Dee Coalition and leading community initiatives that have raised thousands for important causes.
Sarah’s passion, leadership, and heart for service truly embody the spirit of this award. We couldn’t be prouder—congratulations, Sarah!
President's Award
Amanda Rose
Outstanding Chapter Volunteer Award
Debra B. Galllup
30 Years
Lynda A. Farr
Baerta Graff
Aimee S. Ratner
MarySue Janice Zimmerman
25 Years
Donna R. Beseda
Kathy M. China
Debra B. Gallup
Deneen M. Jenkins
Susan E. Landau
Teresa Ponder
Carrie Stalvey Steele
Lisa A. Waugh
20 Years
Karen Azcuy
Natalya Bekrenyova-La Pointe
Elizabeth Bynum
Cindi Rae Caron
Mark E. Cuddihee, Sr.
Deborah B. Fisher
Crystal Holden Ingram
Sandra Lee Laufer
Elizabeth D. Luther
Michelle McGandy
Ashleigh Rivers
15 Years
Brenna Bedenbaugh
Tarja Inari Bennett-Williams
Janna Borden
Dawn Renee Brown
Karen Ann Campbell
Linda Cheryl Carver
Tanya Colucci
Randall Joey Davis
Marcus N. Gochett
Ali Rae Lizotte
Janice C. McLane
Mel Moore
Rebecca Stockham
Gudrun Strmic
Dominique Marie Thomason
Angelina Marie Valenzuela
Bernadette J. Victor
Angel A. Yaran
10 Years
Michael Arnold
Brooke Baker
Maria Boltenko
Yolanda Carson
Takako Daniel
Si'Ara Washington Farris
Mali Fowler
Britney Franklin
Carrie Hourigan
Andrea N. Hutto
LaQuaysia James
Caroline Kleckley
Joseph Leto
Xiuling Li
Bronwen Lundgren
Roslyn Mathos
Ruth A. McDonough
Sean McGrew
Jessica Middleton
Krissy Murphy
Dixie Patterson
Carrie Schmidt
Pamela Seymore
Shellee Storm
Jessica Sullivan
Kayla Taylor
Denise VanNostran
Sheryl Wilson
5 Years
Hillary Amerson
Lindsey Applegate
Hollie Beckett
Janice Blocker
Alyssa Bowey
Noah Broam
Donald Brown
Karsen Brown
Christina Ceravino
Vivian Charvat
Summer Clark
Deyvon Cobb
Amy Cook
Tina Curry
Victoria Downey
Sharon Dewerdt
Gina Gardo
Jessica Griffin
Tinesha Heyward
Monterio Hill
Caroline Hootman
Kelly Housaman
Caroline Johnston
Hannah Kistler
Constanza Kratsman
Galina Kravchenko
Hannah Lester
Nichole M. Livengood
Jean MacDonald
Aimee Madagan
Heather Marks
Cheryl McDonough
Malaysia Nixon
Rebecca Ockert
Chad Patterson
Bridget M. Peoples
Elizabeth Peters
Michael Prather-Wiegardt
Rachel Pryde
Anne Rapue
Jennifer Mallard Reeves
Karneisha Scott
Renee Shaffer
Jessica Singleton
Bonnie Bea Smith
Cartez Smith
Kyle Steele
Heather Stephenson
Susan Swoboda
Nancy Thompson
Jerry Tiller
Andrea Walsh
Christie Warner
Stephen Warren
Marjorie Weer
Mary Wells
Christy Williams
Deborah Williams
Keyona Wise
Janet Young
Emilia Zwerling
Outgoing Awards Chair
Charlene Hracs