Over 200 Courses with Free CE in the ABMP Education Center

2018 was another wonderful year for continuing education at ABMP! New video-based courses were added to the library covering a wide range of topics, including myofascial techniques, techniques for specific conditions, pathology, marketing, ethics, ayurveda, ashiatsu, and more.

ABMP’s manager of professional education, Kristin Coverly, shares, “It’s exciting and rewarding to bring this level of education and free CE to our members. As a massage therapist myself I understand the value of being able to learn and earn CE when and where it fits with my schedule and I’m thrilled to help bring education from the leaders in the field directly to our members through our on-demand online courses. At 60–90 minutes in length, it’s easy to fit outstanding education into your schedule!”

Start learning today! Visit www.abmp.com/ce to choose from over 200 courses in the ABMP Education Center, all with Free CE for ABMP members!

The most popular webinars by category in the ABMP Education Center in 2018 were:

Ethics: “Ethics: Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy" with Ben Benjamin

Techniques: “Myofascial Techniques: Sciatica, A New Look” with Til Luchau

Pathology: "Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Disease” with Ruth Werner

Bodywork: “Foot Reflexology 1 &2: Benefits, Philosophy, and the 34 Points” with Marc Zollicoffer

Self-Care: “Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 1-Body Mechanics” with Eric Stephenson

Business: “Client Retention Strategies That Work” with Kristin Coverly

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News

Tennessee Increases Minimum Education Hours

On April 16, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588, increasing the minimum massage curriculum hours that an applicant for massage licensure must complete at an approved school for massage, bodywork, or somatic therapy to be eligible for licensure under the Massage Licensure Act. Find out the new state minimum requirement.

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

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

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.

Blog

Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

Massage therapist Adriane Maxwell stands in front of a palm tree.

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.”

Benefits

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

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.

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