What's Up in D.C.?
Several significant policy changes at the federal level have had a huge impact on massage therapy schools, professionals, and businesses.
Knead to Know: How to Approach Tension Headaches
How to Approach Tension Headaches
Join the Rebel MT for this video tutorial on approaching the complexities of tension headaches. Learn how to identify a tension headache and dive into some work on the suboccipitals.
Video: "How to Approach Tension Headaches"
Massage & Bodywork Remembers Jason Erickson
Jason Erickson, co-owner of Eagan Massage Center, died unexpectedly in February 2026. Erickson built a clinic with his business partner, mentored countless therapists, and was a respected educator in the massage world.
Listen to some of Jason’s work on The ABMP Podcast at bit.ly/beyond-gate-control.
Reflecting on a Lifetime in Massage
ABMP spoke with 2025 Massage Is for EveryBody winner Chris Kinkade about his career and lifetime in massage. Read more about his work, his advice on making shifts or changes in practice, and what he thinks about semiretirement.
Blog: bit.ly/lamassagepro.
Massage Is for EveryBody Week Is July 19–25, 2026
Visit abmp.com/massage-week to get involved and learn more. Look for ways to celebrate this initiative all year long.
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