Ever the student, Josh Erickson has expanded his career by searching for answers.
Leslie DeJesus's Afro-Caribbean background played a role in her becoming a massage therapist.
Desmond Diaz used his background as a rehab technician to become a massage therapist who works with professional athletes and teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and US Men's and Women's soccer.
Kimberly Pettway found her way to massage while she was in the Air Force.
Wanting to offer the AIDS community modalities that could make a difference in their lives, Bill brought Reiki into his practice.
Adriane Maxwell is passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where women from all walks of life can come together to learn, heal, and grow.
FSMTB executive director Debra Persigner talks about their mission is to support members in their work of public protection, ensuring that massage therapy is provided to the public safely.
Johnathan Twidell, aka, Shiatsu Guy, doesn't see shiatsu or what I do as work. It's such a part of me that it's just what I do, and I love doing it.
Carol Reyes Ryan discovered massage therapy through personal experiences, they were inspired to pursue a career in the field. Read her compelling story.
Derry Petty's career in massage was less a case of knowing what he wanted to do, and more of a case struggling to find the right program and entry into the career.
ABMP members are a caring and compassionate group. But even among such good company, Laura Ann Grymes stands out.
Read about how one ABMP member is supporting others in her community through bodywork.
One ABMP member shares his story and passion for teaching after discovering his own path in the massage profession.
Like many massage therapists, Meyer uses volunteer work to give back to her profession. Unlike some other MTs though, she's still doing her work and going strong at 88 years old.
An ABMP member shares her story and journey to massage...and how that recently took her to the Jeopardy! trivia competition.
Beverle Deerfoot was ABMP's first 30-year member. We chat with her about her eclectic background and career in massage.
After varying artistic careers in goldsmithing, diamond grading, and master stone setting, Kristen then discovered manual medicine, and then finally, massage therapy.
She developed a unique modality and was subsequently recognized as the best lymphatic drainage massage therapist in the Bay Area: meet Michelle Bravo.
