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ABMP Special Offers and Prize Giveaways
The Art & Science of Kinesiology
Get 50% off a first year subscription Use code schools50 at checkout.
Upledger Institute International
Upledger Institute International has donated a gift certificate for a chance to win a free Upledger CranioSacral Therapy course (valued at $795 and 24 CEUs). The raffle prize winner will be announced live at the 2024 ABMP School Forum event.
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
2024 ABMP School Forum attendees receive 50% off the application fee to become board certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)—a $135 value.
To take advantage of this offer, create an account at NCBTMB.org. When asked to provide payment, enter code LINKEDIN2024 and code BackgroundDiscount one at a time in the discount code box and click apply after each entry. (Discount codes are case sensitive and all one word.)
ABMP Exhibitor Sponsors
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS)
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies promotes the quality and integrity of continuing education to practitioners in the field of lymphedema and edema management. Manual lymphatic drainage helps reduce edema of various geneses, including posttraumatic and postsurgical edema. Highly skilled manual lymphatic drainage therapists are instrumental in supporting the healing process in patients recovering from oncology treatments as well as cosmetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgery. ACOLS offers Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification and Complete Lymphedema Therapy Certification courses in both in-person and hybrid options. Our advanced course options include Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures and Oncology Considerations for MLD. With more than 200 annual course offerings nationwide, students can find the right course for them.
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The Art & Science of Kinesiology
The Art & Science of Kinesiology
Dr. Joe Muscolino has been a soft-tissue-oriented chiropractic physician and manual and movement therapy educator for more than 35 years. He has created an online video streaming subscription service called Anatomy Master Class (AMC) for massage therapy school curriculum that covers muscle, bone, and joint structure and function, fundamental concepts of kinesiology/biomechanics, and visceral anatomy, as well as hands-on manual and movement therapy skill-set content.
AMC is an extremely thorough curriculum involving approximately 1,500 video lessons and more than 200 hours of lecture presentations, along with PDF slides of the lectures (which function as a complete textbook) and more.
All this content can be used as the anatomy/physiology and kinesiology curriculum at your school, the palpation and stretching curriculum, and even the curriculum for body mechanics, self-care, and other skill sets. AMC can be used as an adjunct to your textbooks and instructors, or even replace them in some cases. A test bank and curriculum guide are also provided, as well as six hours of mentoring with Dr. Joe.
All AMC content is taught via critical thinking, with the big picture of application to manual therapy in mind. This allows your students to understand and reason through muscle function and manual therapy skill-set application instead of just memorizing it.
Dr. Joe is the author of multiple publications with Elsevier and runs numerous hands-on, continuing education workshops in the US and around the world.
Books of Discovery
Books of Discovery publishes foundational manual therapy print and digital textbooks, serving over 2,500 manual therapy programs worldwide. Beautifully illustrated and reader-friendly, Trail Guide to the Body is a best-selling textbook and the “gold standard” for teaching musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation. Other highly acclaimed textbooks include Trail Guide to Movement, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists, Business Mastery, and Ethics of Touch. Learning adventures start here.
Please visit booksofdiscovery.com/textbook-collection/. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksofdiscoveryforinstructors
Earthlite
Founded in 1973, Earthlite is the preeminent, sustainable manufacturer of health and wellness equipment. With its FDA-registered facility in Vista, California, Earthlite manufactures allied health equipment and supplies to a large array of medical, wellness, and spa facilities and practitioners.
Earthlite is proud to be the World’s No. 1 Brand in Massage, striving daily to serve customers in a positive, friendly, and refreshing manner. Earthlite is continually searching for ways to make its products better at the lowest possible price while maintaining environmental policies.
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Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
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The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is a not-for-profit organization comprising state regulatory boards and agencies that regulate the massage therapy profession. The mission of the board of directors and FSMTB is to support our member boards in their work to ensure the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public in a safe and competent manner.
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
NCBTMB elevates the profession nationwide by establishing and advancing the highest credentials and standards of excellence.
NCBTMB focuses on two national programs:
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)—The highest credential within the massage profession is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Board certification demonstrates advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities and provides credibility to clients and employers.
Approved Provider Program—Approves educators and courses to ensure that continuing education in the profession is of the highest quality. Education approved by NCBTMB ensures that those seeking CE for certification or licensure have access to reliable, credible, high-quality continuing education.
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Rebel Massage
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Rebel Massage was founded from a desire to elevate and support the field of massage therapy. With roots in education, Rebel Massage began as a YouTube channel and has expanded to include blogs, podcasts, CE courses, and products. Allison Denney, massage therapist and mixologist, created Rebel Massage Deep Tissue Body Butters with you in mind. They are simple, organic, and kind to the skin. Use butter, spread happiness.
Upledger Institute International/Barral Institute
Upledger Institute International is a health-care resource center known worldwide for its extensive education programs, research, advanced treatment options, and products. Dr. John E. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), had a vision and a passion to make sure CST would be available to anyone who could benefit from this gentle therapy. To fulfill his legacy, Upledger Institute International, with more than 125,000 alumni, continues to educate manual therapists and offers classes in more than 110 countries.
To register and for detailed information regarding in-person and virtual classes, call 800-233-5880 or visit Upledger.com.
ABMP Recruiter Sponsors
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Elements Massage
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The Elements Massage brand was founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists. Elements Massage understands what it takes to care for and create an impact on each client, which is why its studios are created as environments where massage therapists thrive. Well-being and growth as a massage therapist are the cornerstones of the Elements Massage business. All locally owned and operated locations offer opportunities for continued growth, learning, and advancement through the Career Advancement Program.
Massage Heights
Massage Heights is a leading US and Canadian chain of massage and skin care retreats locally owned and operated by small business owners. Franchisees are passionate about sustaining a culture of care and creating work environments where people feel valued, accepted, and inspired. Massage Heights offers massage therapy and skin care in beautiful, serene environments and is committed to supporting the wellness goals of members and guests through therapeutic and healing services. Massage Heights highly respects the contributions of schools offering massage and skin care programs and is available to partner with schools to provide excellent career opportunities for estheticians and massage therapists. Please visit massageheights.com/careers to learn more.
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The NOW
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The NOW Massage was designed as an oasis to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect within. The NOW Massage aims to offer high-quality, customizable massage services without the time commitment and cost of a traditional spa. The NOW Massage’s interiors have been recognized by the press and influencers for their elevated aesthetic, inspired by exotic destinations from around the world. With boutiques open from coast to coast and steady expansion on the horizon, The NOW Massage is looking forward to bringing its thoughtfully crafted menu, healing products, and signature design to cities all over the US.
For more information, please visit thenowmassage.com and follow us @thenowmassage.
