Comments on: ABMP announces its latest initiatives, designed to help members connect with fellow members and the massage and bodywork community.

By: Les

Les — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:27:36 +0000

Robin -

We do not. Our primary commitment to public education has been through the development of massagetherapy.com, and through increased public relations efforts. If you have examples of other organizations or professions that have done so, I would appreciate learning more about this. You can contact me at les@abmp.com. Thanks.

By: Robin Byler Thomas

Robin Byler Thomas — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:36:05 +0000

Hi Les,

I like what you’re doing here. Does ABMP have a written strategic plan regarding public education of massage effectiveness that you could share with us?

Thanks,

Robin Byler Thomas BS, LMT/NCTMB
MPH Candidate

By: Les Sweeney

Les Sweeney — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:31:05 +0000

Response to comment #11

Hi Shirley -

Watch the end of the video – it has the information. You can find ABMP by searching for Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, or find me at facebook.com/les.sweeney.

Thanks!

Les

By: Les Sweeney

Les Sweeney — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:20:10 +0000

Response to comment #7

Hi John -

The official information is still being finalized before posting, but there will not be a required examination in order to obtain the CA state certification. Passing an exam will be one of three options available in order to obtain the Certified Massage Therapist title. There should be additional updates available from CAMTC by the end of July.

Thanks!

Les

By: J. A. Rosario-Febus

J. A. Rosario-Febus — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:13:08 +0000

Excellent Idea. This is a great way to communicate to us out here. Keep it going!!! Thanks
J. Rosario Massage Instructor

By: Colleen Haney, FL

Colleen Haney, FL — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:29:48 +0000

I have been in many professional memberships but this is the best. I am greatful for my membership! Keep up all the good work!
Colleen H., Energy Therapist, FL

By: Shirley Munsey

Shirley Munsey — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:20:14 +0000

How do we hook up with you on Facebook. I’m interested.

By: Agnes Laurent

Agnes Laurent — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:09:07 +0000

It is my chance for me to thank you for the services that you provide at ABMP, from information to education and marketing. It is nice to see that some people still care, and to be able now to meet them.
Agnes, CA

By: Omega

Omega — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:10:23 +0000

Living in a real rocky verizon dead zone where the closest high speed computer is 15 miles away at the county libray this is very agravating…hoping BUZZirk will be able to solve our problem July 1st

By: Kaye Quinn

Kaye Quinn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:24:36 +0000

Thanks for the video invitation. I just graduated & continue to have ABMP. I enjoy your site,the forums and am so glad to be part of such a great community. I especially like the bodywork magazine. Very informative & interesting. Have a great day!

By: John

John — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:21:19 +0000

Hi Les, Please advise on the latest regarding the state registration here in CA. I heard that some are pushing for a test as part of the req’s. As schools already do testing it seems that is sufficient. I suggest, in these formative stages, we avoid prompting the higher fees and more bureaucracy that state testing would likely cause. What say on that?
Keep up the great service!
John

By: Lara Bracciante

Lara Bracciante — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:23:33 +0000

Hi Todd,
In the ABMP.com Members section, there is a Marketing Center and Business Management section that includes materials such as customizable education brochures and newsletters, website and email account information, a photo library, as well as our ABMP BizFit toolkits, specifically designed to help business during economically challenging times. Log in to the ABMP Members section by typing your ABMP ID # and password into the fields at the top right of this page. And let us know if you have any more questions! expectmore@abmp.com

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:16:54 +0000

Les – It is nice to have a personal touch to ABMP. I enjoyed the update!

By: ellen watson

ellen watson — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:45:14 +0000

Good to hear your voice and see your face. I want to get the word out to everyone about a 4 week residential certification training in Bali, March 13-April 9, 2010, EsalenR Massage & The Art of Essential Touch...led by 3 ABMP members. for details: www.movingventures.org

By: Hank Krebs Victoria Tx

Hank Krebs Victoria Tx — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:55:16 +0000

Great- Cutting edge and where it will be found by Y gen Thanks H

By: Linda Blyth

Linda Blyth — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:47:51 +0000

An excellent idea!I’m already pleased with the service I get from myABMP membership. Sounds as if it’s about to get better.Thanks so much. Linda

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:13:23 +0000

Hi ABMP staff,
I am impressed with that message by Les, thanks Les.
I’m so busy with two jobs, of NMT, that it takes my time pretty continualy, but I need to keep more in touch with all ABMP, has to offer.
I would love to work out my CEU studies, with ABMP web. site. I believe that’s possible?
Something else I want to learn more of, is how this site, can give we the therapist ways to market, or advertise such as “Massage Any Where”.com etc..
Well I must be going so thanks for hearing my comments and concerns, and Good on Ya’
Take Care
Todd Sikes