Why Join ABMP?

ABMP goes above and beyond to help our members succeed, bringing you the massage liability insurance you need, the free CE you want, and the personalized benefits and service you deserve.

Become a part of the ABMP family and learn why our members expectmore, and get more, from ABMP membership.

Liability insurance you can trust

$6 million annual individual limit with no shared aggregate—nobody else in massage can say the same about the coverage they offer.

The best magazine in the profession

Massage & Bodywork magazine brings you techniques and tips to keep you informed and inspired. Read a sample in our award-winning digital edition.

50+ member discounts

Save on massage tables and supplies, cell phone service, office supplies, shoes, computers, and more with the most member discounts in the profession.

200+ webinars with free CE

The ABMP Education Center is full of video-based webinars that offer free continuing education for members. Plus, ABMP Certified members get full access to the World Massage Conference Vault of 400+ CE hours—the most free CE in the world!

Free anatomy and pathology apps

ABMP Five-Minute Muscles and ABMP Pocket Pathology are dynamic members-only resources that put important information and helpful how-to videos at your fingertips.

Join Now

Want a monthly payment option? ABMP Certified membership is $229, or $20 per month for 12 months. Just choose the option at signup!

Questions about ABMP membership? Call our team at 800-458-2267 or email expectmore@abmp.com and we'll be happy to answer them!

Recent graduate? ABMP Exam Coach subscribers and Student members save on membership!


 

Don't need professional liability insurance?

ABMP Associate membership is for you!

Learn more about Associate membership.

News

Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Louisiana Bill Proposes Massage Program Hour Increase

Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.

Blog

ABMP CE Summit: Headaches

 Headaches.

Join us online Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches, which take learners on a journey from understanding headaches to working with clients with headache pain using multiple modalities and techniques.

Benefits

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

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