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Recent News and Legislative Updates

Hawaii SB 2863, discussed in our most recent legislative update, has been signed into law. Under the new law, the state can issue a citation and impose a $250 fine per violation to any…

Saltability, a spa industry vendor that provides Himalayan salt stone treatments and products for spas, announced the addition of industry veteran Diane Trieste to its team as VP of Business Development.

A former sports massage…

The ABMP Head & Neck Summit, a full day of free online continuing education taking place September 12, 2016, is open for registration at www.abmpsummit.com. The free event is open to the entire massage and bodywork profession, and is a…

After successful events in Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and San Diego, Ben Benjamin has announced a new hands-on class in Denver, CO, on Sunday, August 21. ABMP members get exclusive pricing on Ben Benjamin's in-person workshops, saving 50% off the regular price of $190.

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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s fastest growing massage and skin care franchise, is now approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (…

Under the new Oklahoma massage therapy licensing law, the State Cosmetology Board is responsible for the regulation of massage therapists, with the assistance of a five-member Advisory Board on Massage Therapy. The Advisory Board will assist the Cosmetology Board in carrying out the provisions…

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Anne Williams, ABMP’s director of education and author of Massage Mastery: from Student to Professional, spoke recently with the Wall Street Journal about the ways…

Happy EveryBody Deserves a ‪Massage Week! What are you doing to celebrate? Share your plans, and make sure to send pictures and videos from your event to differentstrokes@abmp.com, or share on social media using ‪#‎ebdmw16.

We at ABMP have heard your feedback, and we’ve asked the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) to join us for an informational webinar to address school issues related to the MBLEx.

You can watch the webinar at your…