Body Sense Magazine

Body Sense magazine is a consumer education tool published by ABMP from 2001-2021. It was designed to educate clients on the lasting benefits of frequent massage and bodywork and the value of stress management. It featured articles on a variety of massage therapy modalities with tips for healthy living, readers emerge with a better understanding of bodywork, inspired to book another session.

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Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

04/16/2024

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

04/12/2024

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Louisiana Bill Proposes Massage Program Hour Increase

04/09/2024

Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.

Massage Therapists: How Adaptable Are You?

04/12/2024

A massage therapist works on a client's neck area.

Every session requires the therapist to adapt to the needs of the client. Can you adapt?

What Is a Certificate of Insurance and Why Do I Need One?

03/14/2024

At some point, an employer, venue, or landlord might ask you for proof that you have insurance for your work as a massage therapist. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) can help with that.

ABMP CE Summit: Headaches

02/28/2024

Headaches.

Join us online Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches, which take learners on a journey from understanding headaches to working with clients with headache pain using multiple modalities and techniques.

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

03/20/2024

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

Podcast: The 4 Numbers to Know in Your Massage Business

03/07/2024

Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business.

Featured ABMP Discount Partner: AnatomySCAPES

03/04/2024

AnatomySCAPES provides online and in-person anatomy education to inspire hands-on practice with exceptional visual, interactive, and always relevant education.