The Oldest Massage Organization-The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists-honors Golden Ratio Woodworks

The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists (NYSSMMT) honored Golden Ratio Woodworks at their 75th Anniversary Gala dinner at the Château Briande on Long Island, November 23, 2002.

Long Island,New York. NYSSMMT President Patti Cadolino presented the award to Lynda Solien-Wolfe, Public Relations Director for Golden Ratio, who accepted it on the companys behalf.

Golden Ratio Woodworks was honored for their support after the September 11th disaster with the donation of over 40 chairs for on-site massage relief efforts.

It is a privilege to be affiliated with a professional organization like the NYSSMMT. And it is an honor for Golden Ratio to receive this recognition. However, we were still just trying to do our part in a time of national crisis," shared John Fanuzzi, Golden Ratios president.

The NYSSMMT is the oldest professional massage organization in the United States and just celebrated its 75th Birthday.

About Golden Ratio Woodworks:
John Fanuzzi, the companys president and designer, founded Golden Ratio Woodworks in 1982. They are a leading manufacturer of massage and spa equipment located in Emigrant, Montana. Golden Ratio is known as the industry leader and innovator for massage and spa equipment.

Golden Ratio was the first to offer a lightweight massage chair, a four- panel multipurpose massage/facial table, a plastic molded wet treatment table, an ergonomically designed multipurpose massage/facial/pedicure table with built in tub and a dry floatation massage table.

About the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists:
They were founded in February 21, 1927. Their mission is to educate everyone, and thereby make it impossible for anyone not licensed by the State of New York, to practice massage on the public.

The Societys objectives are:
1. To educate its members and to further a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.
2. To seek enactment of laws to promote a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.
3. To uphold the ethical standards for the profession of Massage Therapy and for its members.
4. To prevent abuses by illegal and unethical practitioners.
5. To promote education about Massage Therapy and professional recognition by other health and medical care providers and the public at large.

Board of Directors/NYSSMMT
Officers:
President: Patti Cadolino
Vice President: Janet Hoffman
Medical Massage Director: Kerrie Flynn
Membership Secretary: Ann Siegel
Recording Secretary: Deirdre O' Malley
Treasurer: Reneé Amico-Taback
Newsletter Editor: Reneé' Amico-Taback
Advertising Ad Chairperson: Deno Toulatos