04/18/2016
New Hampshire HB 1294, which was introduced this legislative session, proposes that new language be added to the state’s massage therapy statute clarifying the exemption from licensure as a massage therapist for a person practicing Bowen therapy. We will keep you updated on the status of this bill.
04/18/2016
Under California law, cities and counties can enact local ordinances providing for the regulation of massage businesses. California AB 2793, introduced this legislative session, proposes that Bowenwork be specifically exempted from this provision. Thus, under the bill, a city or county could not require a Bowenwork to get a city or county massage business license (as distinguished from a general business license required of all types of busines
04/18/2016
South Dakota HB 1027, discussed in our previous legislative update, has been signed into law. Again, one of the primary changes made by this new law is a tightening of the rules for licensure by endorsement, in that out-of-state licensees applying for a SD license now must show specifically that they have 500 hours of massage education or have practiced massage for the past two years. This provision succeeded despite ABMP’s oppo
04/15/2016
The 2017 Movement conference is now accepting submissions for abstracts. The submission deadline is September 15, 2016.
04/14/2016
ABMP Certified members can save money on portable tables, portable chairs, electric lift tables, sheets, table carts, stools, bolsters, carrying accessories, and more with the new 20 percent discount on Stronglite products.
04/13/2016
Associations Now magazine, the publication of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), praised ABMP’s Education Center and the launch of free continuing education (CE) hours for members in its “Best Benefit Ever” online series.
04/12/2016
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education’s (AFMTE) Educator of the Year Awards recognizes teachers in the massage and bodywork field who are raising the standards of excellence in education.
04/11/2016
Massage & Bodywork columnists and Massage Therapy Foundation President Jerrilyn Cambron and Past President Ruth Werner will present a free one-hour presentation titled From the Lab to the Session Room: Applying Findings from Massage Therapy Research on Tuesday, April 12, at 9:00 p.m. EST.
04/11/2016
As discussed in prior updates, the law requiring that all Alaska massage therapists hold massage therapist licenses passed in 2014. The law went into effect on July 15, 2015, and, as previously mentioned, the state is accepting applications. Additionally, regulations have now been issued. The Massage Board has now issued a statement that it will begin enforcing the massage licensing law on June 30, 2016. Therefore:
04/08/2016
In a study aimed to examine the use and effectiveness of essential oil therapeutic interventions on pain, nausea, and anxiety, essential oils resulted in significant clinical improvements.
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