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Massage therapists, bodyworkers, students, and educators—ABMP is here to serve you. With meaningful resources and support that makes a difference in your career, discover why our members expect more, and get more, with ABMP.
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PROFESSIONALS

Explore the benefits that members love most, like professional liability insurance, free CE courses, discount partnerships, and more. ABMP Certified members get even more, with a $20 monthly payment option, more CE, and bigger discounts.

GRADUATES

Start your career on the right foot with special pricing on your first year of professional membership that includes liability insurance, an online scheduling app, continuing education, and more.

Students

Build a foundation for the career of your dreams with ABMP Exam Coach, the best MBLEx test prep available, and ABMP Student membership options.

Schools

Lean on us for resources to support you in the classroom, like ABMP Exam Coach and School Insurance options.

 

“I recently switched from AMTA and WOW! Love ABMP. Not a thing I thought I would ever say about my insurance or professional organization.” —Nicole

Inspiration & Information

Online CE Courses

Home to 600+ video-based courses, the ABMP Education Center provides members free CE, and non-members the option to purchase course access.

Massage & Bodywork Magazine

Stay informed and inspired, learn new skills, and boost your practice with our award-winning magazine, delivered to members in print and available online for anyone.

The ABMP Podcast

Explore the issues and challenges unique to the massage and bodywork community with expert voices. Weekly episodes available online or wherever you access your favorite podcasts.

Five-Minute Muscles

Navigate through muscle-specific palpation and technique videos, plus actions, origins, and insertions, for the 83 muscles most commonly addressed by bodyworkers.

“I feel that ABMP has taken a leadership role during this pandemic. ABMP's information, classes, and podcasts tackle relevant topics we are dealing with now.” —Eileen

Practitioners

News

Utah Proposes Rules for Lower Tiers of Massage Licensure

The proposed rules establish educational training, supervisory roles, examinations, renewal requirements, and unprofessional conduct for massage assistants and massage assistants-in-training. Express your thoughts and suggestions for how you think these massage therapy lower-licensing tiers should be regulated in Utah before December 15.

Vacancies on the Oregon Massage Board

There are two seats open to licensed massage therapists. You must be nominated by a massage organization for a vacancy, and ABMP can help nominate you. Let us know if you're interested and find out how to apply!

Massage School Programs at Risk Across the Country

The US Department of Education issued final rules on October 31 that will likely greatly impact clock-hour programs in states with minimum clock-hour requirements for licensure or certification, including massage therapy. The new rule is flawed and, if not changed, will cause devastating collateral damage to schools, instructors, students, and the public. Find out how you can advocate!

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Benefits

Podcast: Beyond the Physical with Angie Parris-Raney

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Darren speaks with Angie Parris-Raney—Chopra Center Certified in meditation and Ayurvedic lifestyle—about some of the specific mechanics of the mantra meditation.

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