Massage therapy is very effective for pain relief, stress relief, and relaxation in hospice patients, according to a pilot study published in the January 2022 issue of the Journal of Palliative Care.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic examined 27 patients (22 of whom were evaluated…
On June 7, 2022, the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy (Board) adopted new massage therapy rules. The new rules will be effective August 17, 2022, and primarily impact the following sections: definitions, licensure…
On June 8, 2022, House Bill 22-1300 (HB 22-1300) was signed into law by Governor Polis, allowing counties, cities, and towns in Colorado to adopt local ordinances. The intent of a local ordinance is…
Following the Indiana Massage Practice Act that passed in 2017, the Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy (Board)…
On May 29, 2022, the Maryland Legislature enacted Senate Bill 37 (SB 37), which alters the educational requirements for licensure or registration as a massage therapist. Previously there were two tiers: one for…
House Bill No. 240
On May 17, Governor Edwards signed into law House Bill No. 240 (HB 240), which creates a provisional license for any graduate of a state-approved, Louisiana-based…
On May 13, 2022, Governor McMaster signed into law Senate Bill 227 (SB 227), which amends the massage therapy scope of practice, definitions, fees, license qualifications, and misconduct. SB 227…
Since September 2021, ABMP has been working with a group of practitioners, educators, and regulators to draft a massage therapy compact bill that will make it easier for massage therapists to move to and from other jurisdictions.
How would it work?
The way the…
On May 23, 2022, Governor Reynolds signed into law House File 2168 (HF 2168), which adds massage therapists to the list of persons required to report child and dependent adult abuse. Massage therapists…
ABMP notified you of proposed massage therapy rules back in February 2022. The rules were approved May 13, 2022, and will become effective July 1, 2022. The…