ABMP School Forum for Educators

REGISTER NOW FOR The 2026 ABMP School Forum!

Join ABMP for an inspiring retreat with colleagues from across the country to discuss issues facing massage and bodywork educators and rejuvenate your passion for the work you love.

Friday and Saturday, April 10–11, 2026

Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California

April 10, 2026: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PT

April 11, 2026: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT

Detailed schedule is listed below.

REGISTRATION

Secure your discounted seat by registering today!

~~Special presale rate to the first 50 registrants: $149~~

Early-bird discount rate: $249 through January 31, 2026

Event rate: $349 begins February 1, 2026, until sold out

Premier School rate: ABMP Premier School members receive one (1) discounted registration at $149 when booked by January 31, 2026. Premier School members, contact your school liaison to register: education@abmp.com or 800-458-2267.

Cancellation policy: Attendees providing notification of cancellation 60 days prior to the event date or earlier will receive a full refund. Within 60 days of the event, a 50% refund will be provided.

LODGING

Please note: The registration fee for the 2026 ABMP School Forum does not include lodging. Attendees qualify for a special $269 group room rate ($239 base rate + $30 resort fee) at the Rancho Bernardo Inn when booked online by March 10, 2026, using this link: 2026 ABMP School Forum. Book early to guarantee your discounted getaway at this serene Mediterranean-inspired estate in the rolling hills of San Diego’s North County!

LOCATION

Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
(855) 574–5356
General hotel information: www.ranchobernardoinn.com

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

10:00–10:30 a.m.: Check-in and vendor networking

10:30–11:00 a.m.: Event welcome

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: "The Winning Formula: How to Beat Burnout and Build Unshakable Consistency" with Jarvis Leverson [1 CE]

12:15–1:15 p.m.: Lunch and vendor networking

1:15–2:15 p.m.: Session details coming soon!

2:15–2:30 p.m.: ABMP School Resource Spotlight

2:30–3:00 p.m.: Break and vendor networking

3:00–3:45 p.m.: "Where We Are: The Massage Profession, Regulation, and What Truly Matters" with Les Sweeney, ABMP President

3:45–4:30 p.m.: "Bridging the Gap: What Employers and CE Providers Say Students Still Need" with Kristin Coverly, ABMP Director of Professional Education

4:30–5:30 p.m.: Cocktail reception

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026

8:00–8:45 a.m.: Breakfast and vendor networking

8:45–9:00 a.m.: Welcome

9:00–10:00 a.m.: "Wellness Technology Trends and Schools: AI, Robots, and Beyond" with Sherrie Tennessee [1 CE]

10:00–10:15 a.m.: School Benefit Update

10:15–10:45 a.m.: Break and vendor networking

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: "The UnSession: Your Topics, Your Questions, Your Session" with Kristin Coverly, ABMP Director of Professional Education [1.5 CE]

12:15–12:30 p.m.: Event closing