President
Aaron Gustafson
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He/him
Aaron Gustafson, LMT, CAMT II, is a bodyworker and educator whose practice focuses on myofascial work, movement, and natural foot health. He serves as AMTA Oregon’s President.
Read bio →About AMTA Oregon
Volunteer leadership for Oregon massage therapists.
Our Board of Directors brings professional experience, regional perspective, and a shared commitment to education, advocacy, and connection across Oregon.
Current leadership
Meet the people serving the chapter.
AMTA Oregon is governed by working massage therapists and volunteers. Roles and committee assignments may change as chapter service evolves.
Secretary
Lowell Welch
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He/him
Lowell Welch, LMT, owns Focus Fusion Massage in Salem. An AMTA Oregon volunteer since 2017, he serves as Secretary and values connecting with colleagues across the profession.
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Financial Administrator
Leah Bowder
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She/her
Leah Bowder, LMT, brings a background in business administration and therapeutic massage to her role as AMTA Oregon’s Financial Administrator.
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Voting Board Member and Membership Committee Co-Chair
Danika Tkacik
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She/her
Danika Tkacik, LMT, is a massage therapist, educator, and productive troublemaker. She owns Soully Aware Massage & Wellness and serves as an AMTA Oregon Board Member and Membership Co-Chair.
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Voting Board Member and Membership Committee Co-Chair
Loren Bornstein
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He/they
Loren Bornstein, LMT, specializes in sports and pain relief massage. As a Board Member and Membership Co-Chair, he helps members connect, find information, and make their voices heard.
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Delegate and Education Chair
Jamin Rak
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He/him
Jamin Rak, LMT, is a massage therapist with a background in pain science and rehabilitation. As Delegate and Education Chair, he helps bring continuing education and professional connection to Oregon members.
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Government Relations Chair
Don Schiff
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Don Schiff, LMT, serves as AMTA Oregon’s Government Relations Chair, helping members stay informed about legislation, licensing, and public policy affecting massage therapy.
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Delegate
Devery Broddie
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Devery Broddie, LMT, is a Columbia Gorge massage therapist, former AMTA Oregon President, and current Delegate. He brings experience in chapter leadership and professional advocacy.
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Communications Chair / Newsletter Editor
Forest Hart
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He/him
Forest Hart, LMT, is the founder of Wild Hart Massage in Portland. As Communications Chair and Newsletter Editor, he helps members stay connected to the people and work of AMTA Oregon.
Read bio →How the board serves
Stewardship, representation, and follow-through.
The board sets chapter priorities, oversees the budget, supports statewide education, maintains an advocacy presence, and helps members stay connected to AMTA at both the state and national levels.
Board service is volunteer service. Members bring different strengths and perspectives, then work together in the interests of Oregon’s massage therapy community.
Interested in leadership?