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ABMP worked with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and received approval for 28 continuing education courses in the "Hands-On by Distance" category. Head over to the ABMP Education Center to explore our curated lineup to fulfill your continuing education requirements before August 31.
Golden, CO (July 10, 2025)—Join Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) in celebrating Massage Is for EveryBody Week, July 20-26, 2025, a national initiative designed to bring massage therapy to marginalized communities, highlight the benefits of massage, and celebrate the good work massage therapists and bodyworkers across the country are doing every day. Now in its 30th year, Massage Is for EveryBody Week was born from grassroots efforts to ensure that this hands-on work is not seen
Have your voice heard regarding the proposed training and submit, suggestions, or objections by July 14.
As the hustle and bustle of the 2025 legislative season winds down, let's round up the massage trends that heated up legislatures. State legislatures have adjourned in over 50 percent of the country. Some bills filed this year have been signed by governors, some are waiting to be signed into law, and some never made it past the finish line. The ABMP Government Relations team noted clear trends in massage therapy, which is a great way to better predict and prepare for next year's legislative sess
Senate Bill 676 was signed into law to grant the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering a one-year extension. This safeguards licensing standards and regulatory oversight for massage therapy and related professions.
Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law, allowing a county or city to investigate the criminal history of any individual who applies for a business license.
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Board), which oversees massage regulation, was up for sunset law in 2024. The board will be terminated unless it is reapproved by the Oklahoma legislature. A bill that seeks to reapprove the Board was vetoed by the governor and we need your help to save massage regulation.
Whether you're signing up for a CE course to satisfy state board licensing requirements or for the pursuit of knowledge, lifelong learning improves job performance and elevates your practice to help you succeed. Find out how investing in professional development can lead to nurturing the mind and seeing ROI in better client care.
Effective May 21, 2025, licensed Iowa massage therapists may carry over a percentage of excess completed continuing education. Find out how much in our latest blog post.
The Arkansas legislature added massage businesses to the list of establishments that must display National Human Trafficking Hotline information. Find a copy of the approved poster in our blog.