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Membership Options and Costs

ABMP offers affordable membership choices to support a fulfilling career, no matter what specialization you practice or where. Hands down, this is the best value in the profession, guaranteed! Choose what's right for you.
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Exceptional Liability Insurance

Included with your membership is ABMP's liability insurance--coverage specifically tailored to the meet the needs of bodyworkers. Unlike some other massage insurance, ABMP provides a full-coverage, transparent policy with integrity.
Watch a member describe his own experience with a liability claim.»

Extensive ABMP Member Benefits

More than any other bodywork organization, ABMP membership includes dozens of benefits: Massage & Bodywork magazine, an incomparable website builder, email, marketing materials, webinars, discounted CE, client forms, to name just a few!
Benefits Snapshot: Take a look at the many ways ABMP works for you! »

Exclusive Discounts for ABMP Members

Discounted tax help, legal services, computers, online scheduling, mobile credit card services, printing services, health insurance and wellness, retail, travel, and wireless services and more, all available with ABMP membership.
Check out the many service discounts available to members! »

ABMP Professional Events, Webinars, & CE

Choose the continuing education model that's right for you: one-hour webinars, on-demand courses, and day-long live trainings—all at free and discounted pricing for members. This benefit is ranked as one of our members most valued!
See the schedule of events! »

Meet Our Members!

2012 marked ABMP’s 25th anniversary of serving the massage and bodywork community. To celebrate, we gave away a membership to a renewing member every two weeks. Get to know our members and their work! 

News & Resources

» Human Trafficking Notices Must Now Be Posted Unless You Are CAMTC-Certified
» In Our Thoughts
» Idaho License Applications are Now Available
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» EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week 2013 Materials Available
» MD Bill to Increase Entry-Level Education Requirements is Withdrawn
» SD Bill Signed into Law, Changes Will Benefit LMT’s
» Invitation to Participate in a Massage Education Survey
» Washington State to Consider Licensing Massage Businesses
» Rhode Island Will Consider Changes to the Massage Law
» Missouri Bill Would Make Massage Licensure Voluntary
» Massage Apprenticeships Could Be Eliminated in Florida
» OR Bill to Regulate Massage Facilities Favorably Amended
» Utah Will Study the Issue of Mandatory Education
» Bill Reauthorizing CO Massage Law Moves through State Legislature
» Indiana Bill Would Require Mandatory Licensing for the Practice of Massage Therapy
» Alliance Publishes Teacher Standards Document
» KS Massage Therapy Licensure Bill Introduced
» ABMP Statement Regarding Erie County Public Employee Health Care Benefits in Buffalo, NY
» SD Amendment to HB 1126 Makes Little Difference in Current Law
» Oklahoma Bills Would Require that Massage Therapists Become Licensed
» FL Bill Would Impose New Requirements for Massage Establishments
» GA Bill Would Require Posting of Human Trafficking Notices in Massage Establishments
» Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Call for Participation
» Oregon Bill Would Require Permit for Operation of Massage Facilities
» Colorado Bill Would Require MT’s to Disclose Practice History Information
» Hawaii Bill Would Require Posting of Human Trafficking Notices in Massage Establishments
» Letter from Idaho Board of Massage Therapy
» Massage Coalition Gathers in Englewood, CO
» Massage Without Borders Helps Victims of Hurricane Sandy
» Renowned Craniosacral Therapist John Upledger Dies at 80
» Recent Amendments to the CA Massage Certification Law
» Massage Envy Raises More Than $650,000 for Arthritis Foundation
» New CA Law Requires Notices To Be Posted in Massage and Bodywork Establishments which are not CAMTC-Certified
» New Jersey License Applications are Now Available
» In Memory of Elaine Calenda
» ABMP Members In The News
» E-mail Scams Continue to Target Massage Therapists
» Volunteer Outreach Opportunities
» La fecha limite para solicitar la licencia de terapista de masaje en Puerto Rico es el 16 de septiembre.
» Con Artist Back to Targeting Massage Therapists, Making Advances
» Post a Classified

Content for Students

Cost of Student Membership

We know students don't exactly have money to burn, so for just $45 you receive the many benefits of Student level membership, plus liability insurance!
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Discover Your Potential

Why do you need a Student membership with ABMP? We've created a program designed to complement your studies, providing a strong academic foundation that will help you launch a fulfilling professional career.
Video: A student member describes how ABMP works for her. »

Tools for Success: We'll Help You Get There

Effectively navigate massage school with ABMP's Student Success Resources and benefits, to help you get where you want to go. Utilize study aids, sample cover letters, webinars, and more.
Video: Discover how ABMP resources build student success. »

Free Email and Website = Business Professional

Set up your professional email and build a beautiful business website with ABMP's super user-friendly tools. No registration or hosting fees--we provide and host your accounts as part of your ABMP membership!
Video: Easy-to-use tools position students to transition to professional. »

Questions About Student Membership?

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Content for Educators

ABMP School Issues Forum

The ABMP School Issues Forum is a gathering where massage school owners, directors, and instructors can educate, inspire, learn, network, and talk shop with peers.

Join the ABMP School Network

We know what you're up against. That's why we invested in resources to help you effectively manage your school and classrooms for a successful, dynamic campus.
Administrators, learn more.
Instructors, learn more.

Instructor Resource Program

Continue to hone your teaching skills and add new tools to your education toolbox with the ABMP Instructor Resource Program. Explore our Instructor Development tools and learn more about curriculum, lesson planning, classroom tips, and more.

ABMP Events & Webinars for Educators

We provide a variety of school support events for educators! Join ABMP for the regional Instructors on the Front Lines one-day workshop, our annual ABMP School Issues Forum, dozens of live and on-demand webinars, as well as dynamic online CE courses.

School Operations Resources

Your time and money are valuable, and running a successful school requires a lot of each. Let us ease the burden. We offer tools for recruiting, admissions, financial aid, curriculum, graduate placement, accreditation, and more.
Video: Hear how ABMP supports schools in building and cultivating successful programs. »

Publications

Bodyworkers like to feel the information. Included with your ABMP membership is a variety of publications, from the award-winning Massage & Bodywork magazine to The Massage Educator newsletter, written with you in mind.

Business Resources

This collection of tools helps you enhance your admissions and enrollment process, increase communication in the education department, drive clients to your student clinic, build student business skills, and more.

Here for You

Our dedicated ABMP Education team is made up of committed professionals dedicated to helping you build a successful program. Contact your region's ABMP liaison for more information.

Content for Consumers

Visit Massagetherapy.com and Learn More

What is massage? What should I expect from a session? What type of bodywork is best for me? The following links take you to Massagetherapy.com, ABMP's public education site, where you can learn more about the benefits of bodywork.

Find a Massage Therapist

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The therapists listed on the Massagetherapy.com Referral Service are ABMP members who have graduated from an approved massage training program, met ABMP's eligibility requirements, and agreed to abide by ABMP's Code of Ethics.

Bodywork Glossary: What Does It All Mean Anyway?

From Abhyanga to Zero Balancing, we've compiled a list of nearly 300 bodywork terms and their basic definitions to help you navigate the nuances of bodywork types and determine which ones may be best for you.

Sign Up to Receive our Monthly Enewsletter

We send news on bodywork benefits, seasonal wellness bites, and a dynamic poll question directly to your email inbox once a month. Sign up today and keep up to date on bodywork wellness!
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Interested in Becoming a Massage Therapist?

Are you considering a career in massage therapy? Download a guide that outlines the benefits and realities of the profession, see what your state requires, locate schools near you, and choose the right program.

Media Corner

This rich statistical databank provides the most authoritative facts and figures on the dynamic world of the massage and bodywork profession.