Saying Goodbye to Hockey Greatness

We learned this morning that hockey legend and NHL Hall of Famer Gordie Howe has died at the age of 88. We had the privilege of working with Howe and his family back in 2012 for an article about the benefits of Rolfing. Howe’s son Mark (also an NHL player and Hall of Famer) first used the bodywork to recover from otherwise career-ending injuries he suffered as a player in 1991; Mark then brought his father (a man who had played in more than 2,400 games and had the scars to prove it) to Rolf practitioner Robert Toporek in Philadelphia to see what could be done to relieve the legend’s pain. The pictures in our feature article show just how much somatic longevity Howe gained through his Rolfing sessions. We were honored to have had access to the man known simply as “Mr. Hockey” and share his story again with you here in his honor: "Rolfing a Legend."

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Florida Extends License Renewal Date

Due to Hurricane Idalia’s devastating impact, license renewal deadlines have been pushed back for some professionals, including massage therapists and their businesses. Practitioners now have until October 2, 2023, to renew their professional and establishment licenses.

New Jersey, New Rules? Comment Before October 6!

The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued proposed rules that would impact clinical education, continuing education, and devices that cause percussions or vibrations.

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Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Spafinder

Spafinder has been a trusted resource for well-being and self-care for more than 30 years. With gift cards sold in 40,000 retail locations and more than 4 million Spafinder.com visitors annually, it’s a perfect additional revenue stream for your business. For a limited time, ABMP members can try Spafinder’s Enhanced listing for six months for only $2 per month (typically $79 per month). After that, members can continue receiving the benefits of this program at a reduced rate of $29 per month.

Podcast: Smart Phone, Dumb Biomechanics

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with David Lesondak about how smartphones affect the biomechanics of neck tilt and ergonomic considerations people can take to avoid excessive smartphone-related neck tilt.

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