Board of Directors

Board Meeting calls are held the 3rd Sunday of the month. Please contact secretary@amtava.org for call-in information.


The Board of Directors of AMTA VA is elected by the members of the Chapter to lead, formulate policy and provide oversight to the operations of the Chapter.
Beginning in 2017, the Board will be comprised of 5 members: President, (2) Board Members, a Secretary, and a Financial Administrator. There will also be several Committees, including Government Relations and Education. All of your Board Members are here to serve you, the member. If you have any questions about how to volunteer or concerns about licensing or other matters, please reach out and contact any member of the Board.

 

 

 
Bernadette Binns – President
 
Bernadette, known as Bernie, is a long time volunteer with the Virginia Chapter and began practicing massage therapy in 2004.  She has worked with the Virginia board in officers positions as well as committee chairs.  Bernie practices as a mental health therapist for over 20 years, and currently is an administrative clinical program manager at Loudoun County Department Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services.  She is a perpetual student, tries to bring people together to learn and grown and LOVES TO LAUGH
 
 
Caitlin Culver – Board Member
ICaitlin has been a practicing massage therapist for almost 3 years now and currently works at DCI Therapy, Inc. in Williamsburg, VA.  She graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training in 2012 and went to American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg, VA for massage therapy school. Her passion for helping people get their active lifestyle back and aiding in her client’s treatment plans has propelled her into the therapeutic massage field. Caitlin’s previous background with her education, has made her a strong asset to massage therapy.  Last year Caitlin was an AMTA Chapter Delegate, where she helped the chapter become closer to the members needs and concerns
 
Brandi Bovell – Board Member
 
 

 

 
Jennifer Kupiec – Financial Administrator
Jennifer started practicing massage in 2014 after a long career in customer service. She started volunteering with the Virginia Chapter in 2015 at the State Legislative Day. She is currently taking a break from practicing massage in order to take care of her husband while he recovers from CIDP. Jennifer lives in Waynesboro with her husband and their many cats. 
 
Sarah Midkiff – Secretary