Massage therapy in Washington, DC, needs strong voices, and yours could be one of them! The Washington, DC, Board of Massage Therapy (Board) has an exciting opportunity to strengthen the massage profession and make decisions that directly impact practice standards in the District of Columbia.…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
Over the last few years, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) has worked with massage profession stakeholders to pass an Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) to allow qualified massage therapists to apply for a multistate license to work across state lines in participating…
For years, Minnesota massage therapists have navigated a maze of city ordinances, inconsistent rules, and unclear expectations. That could finally change. Two bills introduced in 2025—Senate File 1131/…
With the 2026 legislative season on the horizon, the ABMP Government Relations team is closely monitoring trends that could transform the massage profession. From establishment and professional licensing to credential portability, we’re tracking the issues that matter most to practitioners and…
The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Board) needs your help—not as a licensee, but as a connector. The Board has three vacancies for public members (non-massage therapists). Without public members, the Board may not meet quorum, which means it can’t…
New rules from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) take effect November 16, 2025. These changes impact licensing fees, continuing education requirements, criminal background checks, and establishment licensing. Massage therapists and business owners should review…
Serving on a board is a chance to influence policy and represent the values of your profession. Ready to take part?
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board (Board) and is inviting dedicated massage…
ABMP is proud to support massage and bodywork licensure in Minnesota, with a bill set to be introduced in 2026. This is a pivotal moment for your profession, and we need your voice to help make it happen!
We’re collecting written and video testimonials from massage and…
The Maryland Department of Health proposed new rules that could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these…
We have great news, Florida massage therapists! ABMP worked with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Board) and received approval for 28 continuing education (CE) courses in the “Hands-On by Distance” category. With such an extensive bank of CE, you can complete the required…