New ABMP Student Life Free Network Announced

10/26/2015

In an effort to help massage and bodywork students get the most out of their education, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is offering the new ABMP Student Life free network.

ABMP Student Life gives students 36 online resource pages, each containing a helpful feature like “Time Management for Busy Students” or “Easier Ways to Learn the Muscles,” study forms and checklists, and “Take 5” lifestyle tips. In addition, ABMP’s education team created 36 videos demonstrating some of their favorite massage techniques and advice.

Any massage and bodywork student can sign up for the free ABMP Student Life program at www.abmp.com/students; ABMP Student members and ABMP Exam Coach subscribers will have automatic access to ABMP Student Life.

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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

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.”

Massage Therapists: How Adaptable Are You?

04/12/2024

A massage therapist works on a client's neck area.

Every session requires the therapist to adapt to the needs of the client. Can you adapt?

What Is a Certificate of Insurance and Why Do I Need One?

03/14/2024

At some point, an employer, venue, or landlord might ask you for proof that you have insurance for your work as a massage therapist. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) can help with that.

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Podcast: Lower Expenses and Increase Income in Your Massage Business

04/18/2024

Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure with host Allissa Haines to hear money saving tips and how to generate more income.

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.

Podcast: The 4 Numbers to Know in Your Massage Business

03/07/2024

Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business.

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