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News
Texas Proposes Inspection Rules Affecting Massage Therapists, Barbers, Cosmetologists
10/28/2022The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) proposed rules that affect inspection processes. Submit your commentary to TDLR before November 13, 2022.
Iowa Proposes Mandatory Reporter Training
10/28/2022The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules that would require massage therapists who treat children and dependent adults to complete mandatory reporter training. Submit your commentary to the Board by November 8, 2022.
Texas Proposes Rules Affecting Massage Therapists, Cosmetologists, Barbers
10/18/2022The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is proposing amendments to existing rules that impact license eligibility after revocation, license eligibility for those with criminal convictions, and rule adoption petitions. Submit your comments to TDLR about the rules before October 30, 2022.
Blog
3 Simple Steps Massage Therapists Can Use to Build a Strong Social Media Profile
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Social media has been around for a few decades, but it still feels like the Wild West of the internet. The guidance for effectively using social media to promote a business changes as frequently as the platforms themselves.
2022 Massage is for EveryBody $1,000 Award Winners Announced
10/25/2022
ABMP is excited to congratulate this year’s Massage is for EveryBody $1,000 award winners, and celebrate the profound benefits of bodywork in diverse communities.
3 Simple Steps Massage Therapists Can Use to Improve Their Financial IQ
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Anyone else stroll into running a massage business with little to no business skills and no financial acumen? Just me? Nah, it’s not just me. Many of us do exactly that, figuring out what it takes to run a successful business as we go and learning (hopefully) from each mistake.
Benefits
ABMP’s Lymph Talk Series
10/11/2022Lymph Talk is a series of conversations ABMP Director of Professional Education Kristin Coverly had with practitioners who specialize in the manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) modality. These talks were recorded in conjunction with the October 25, 2022, free, online ABMP CE Summit on Lymph. Kristin says, “My hope is that these conversations increase the awareness of MLD and demonstrate how effective it can be with different populations so massage therapists and bodyworkers are inspired to learn more about this gentle, yet powerful modality!”
2022 ABMP CE Summit Course—MLD: Basic Techniques for the Neck and Face
09/20/2022Gain an understanding of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) movements and the location of important lymphatic structures as you watch Nicola McGill’s dynamic demonstration of three MLD techniques and MLD sequences for the neck and face. Learn about this important modality that, when provided effectively, can support and enhance the movement of lymph fluid through the lymphatic vessels and eventually back to the cardiovascular system.
2022 ABMP CE Summit Course—Introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage
09/13/2022Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic form of bodywork that enhances and supports the movement of fluid through the lymphatic system to support health and well-being. Developed by Danish therapists Emil and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s, MLD is now practiced extensively by health and wellness practitioners and is used within the medical community to treat lymphedema and post-surgical and post-traumatic edema. Join Nicola McGill in this engaging course to learn the benefits, indications, and mechanics of this gentle, effective modality.