ABMP Members Save at the World Massage Conference

ABMP members are now eligible for an exclusive member discount at the World Massage Conference, June 5–6, 2016. Registration, which is normally $199, is just $99 for ABMP members and also includes access to the fall event in November.

The World Massage Conference is a virtual conference that you watch on your computer from the comfort of your home or office. The world's top massage educators will present more than 30 hours of continuing education in live broadcasts. All of the sessions will also be recorded and available for on-demand replay until February 28, 2017.

ABMP members can register for the World Massage Conference at www.worldmassageconference.com/abmp-exclusive. For more details, go to www.worldmassageconference.com.

 

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