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Government works best when it's closest to the people. To me, that means I'm here to support and empower you by gathering and digesting regulations, laws, and any proposed changes to them.

"Each of us has one body that presents us with all the experiences we will ever have in this form; your body is precious and should be cared for with respect and reverence."

The ABMP Government Relations team is preparing for the 2023 legislative cycle. The team anticipates bills will be introduced regarding the Interstate Massage Therapy Compact (IMpact), licensure attempts in unlicensed states, and some deregulation efforts.

We asked ABMP members some questions about the prices of their typical 60-minute massage or bodywork session—where it is now, and how it has changed.

Barrie Cassileth, PhD, a pioneer in the field of oncology massage research, passed away February 26, 2022. Author Cal Cates offers their thoughts on Dr. Cassileth's life and the lasting impact of her research.

Massage and bodywork school owners and educators from across the country gathered in Denver at the 2022 ABMP School Forum.

ABMP has launched an extensive instructor 24-course training resource that is free and accessible to all schools and massage educators through April 2023.

Because the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus affects so many tissues in so many ways, and because its effects can be long-lasting, massage and bodywork clients who have had this infection may bring with them some health concerns that are relevant to our work with them.