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Hand & Stone Named One of the Most Credit-Worthy Brands in Franchising

04/26/2016

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was recently named in the top 10 in a list of the “Most Credit-Worthy Brands in Franchising.” The recognition reflects the success the spa franchise is yielding for its unit owners.

Hand & Stone is the sole spa and wellness brand on the list, which includes franchise giants Burger King, Jimmy John’s, and Sport Clips.

Hand & Stone enjoyed a year of huge growth in 2015, adding 60 spas, with almost 70 due to open in 2016. The spa and wellness brand moved to a new headquarters and signed soccer superstar Carli Lloyd as their spokesperson.

To find out more about Hand & Stone, visit their website here.

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Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

04/16/2024

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

04/12/2024

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Louisiana Bill Proposes Massage Program Hour Increase

04/09/2024

Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.

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ABMP CE Summit: Headaches

02/28/2024

Headaches.

Join us online Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches, which take learners on a journey from understanding headaches to working with clients with headache pain using multiple modalities and techniques.

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Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

03/20/2024

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

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