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Texas to Review Massage Rules—Submit Your Comments by May 30
05/20/2022The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is reviewing the Massage Therapy Administrative Rules to determine whether they should be readopted, revised, or discontinued. You can submit comments on the rules or suggest changes by May 30, 2022.
ABMP Recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace in Denver
05/19/2022The Denver Post has announced the results of its annual Top Workplaces survey. We are proud to announce that Professional Assist Corp, ABMP’s employee-owned parent company, was named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Denver Post for the fourth year in a row. The recognition is based on anonymous employee surveys conducted by the research firm Energage.
Neural Pathway for the Sensation of Pleasant Touch Identified
05/11/2022Scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, identified a neural circuit and neuropeptide in mice that transmits the sensation of pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.
Blog
Noriko Smith: Finding Life Through Oncology Massage
05/20/2022
Noriko Smith was one of the winners of ABMP’s Massage is for EveryBody 2021 contest, and we wanted to share more of her story, which exemplifies the inclusive values of this campaign. Please join us in celebrating Noriko!
Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies
05/19/2022
Manual lymph drainage certification offers massage therapists and bodyworkers a way to niche their practices for a growing client population. Read this blog post to learn more about educational training opportunities from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.
Restorative Yoga Props and Cushions for Massage Therapists
04/28/2022
Hugger Mugger's yoga and meditation props and bolsters offer the perfect balance of firmness and softness. Read more about how their products support a restorative yoga practice.
Benefits
Read the May / June 2022 Issue of Massage & Bodywork Magazine
05/12/2022The May/June 2022 issue of ABMP's Massage & Bodywork magazine is available at www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com. ABMP members get a print subscription as part of membership, and the digital edition is available online and free to the profession.
In this issue, we explore pelvic tilt and spinal compensation, improving bodywork through breath, and how listening to your clients is a superpower. We also discuss SI joint dysfunction, overuse injuries, and much more!
Cupping Canada Inc. and Mobile Massage Mastery GIVEAWAY: Value over $2,022!
03/17/2022Cupping Canada Inc. and Mobile Massage Mastery GIVEAWAY—value over $2,022!
3 lucky participants will win shared prizes:
• 16 CE live online Evidence Informed Clinical Cupping course from Cupping Canada & Cupping USA (NCBTMB approved & Canadian approvals) - valued at $405 CAD
• Online course starter kit, tie dye silicone drinking glass & silicone straw kit from Cupping Canada and Cupping USA - valued at $120 CAD
2022 ABMP CE Summit Course: Updating our Hands-On Approach
03/09/2022Learn about the properties of fascia and hands-on techniques for working with fascia in the leg. Join Til Luchau and Whitney Lowe for this engaging course that explores the composition and roles of fascia and collagen and demonstrates several myofascial hands-on techniques focused on the fascia in the leg and the sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus, and pes anserinus muscles.