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NCBTMB Announces More Changes

05/02/2016

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) recently announced key leadership transitions.

Leena S. Guptha was named interim CEO in early April after Steve Kirin’s departure from the position. It was announced on April 15, 2016, that Guptha would leave the interim CEO position at NCBTMB to pursue an opportunity in the field of education.

Despite his recent announcement that he would be leaving the position, Kirin was asked to return as CEO as the Board continues to develop a long-term strategic plan. Kirin accepted the offer and intends to continue his personal mission to audit and restructure all facets of the organization to achieve greater efficiencies, financial stability, and purpose within the profession.

Read more about NCBTMB here. 

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Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

04/24/2024

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

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.

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Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

04/25/2024

Massage therapist Adriane Maxwell stands in front of a palm tree.

Adriane Maxwell is the owner of One Healing Touch Reiki & Massage for Women in Charleston, South Carolina. Maxwell was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine in “Faces of Bodywork.”

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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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