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Recent News and Legislative Updates

Update on Colorado HB 1320

As many of you are aware and as we've discussed in prior ABMP email notifications, Colorado House Bill 1320 was initiated this legislative session by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The intention of the bill was…

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) has released a draft of its Assessments Table for Standard One of the Core Competencies and is asking for public feedback through a brief 12-question survey.

The Assessments Table…

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…

ABMP members are now eligible for an exclusive member discount at the World Massage Conference, June 5–6, 2016. Registration, which is normally $199, is just $99 for ABMP members and also includes access to…

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was recently named in the top 10 in a list of the “Most Credit-Worthy Brands in Franchising.…

In this issue, authors Brandon Twyford and Karrie Osborn worked to unveil both the history and future

Virginia-based spa distributor Universal Companies recently hosted a series of grand opening events for its Wellness & Beauty Learning Center in Torrance, California. This learning center provides classes and on-site training for a range of wellness and beauty professionals, including…

ABMP has been recognized by Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) and its EXCEL awards as the winner for Best Electronic Book: Ethics: A Guide to Ethics in Massage & Bodywork.

This member-only benefit for ABMP’s Certified members explores ethical concerns and…

The 2017 Movement conference is now accepting submissions for abstracts. The submission deadline is September 15, 2016.

The abstracts of the conference as well as selected principal papers will be proceedings and will be published in…

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. This is in…