Massage is for EveryBody—July's CE Highlights

Watch these video-based CE courses in the ABMP Education Center to prepare for a successful Massage is for EveryBody Week! These courses will help you learn the skills you need to make connections in your community with confidence, work with a population in need, and make plans for your practice from a place of wholeheartedness and authenticity. 

Business Networking for Massage Therapists 

Networking can be a scary word to some massage therapists. It doesn’t have to be! Join Michael Reynolds and Allissa Haines of Massage Business Blueprint to learn how to expand your massage practice through events, groups, and other networking activities. You’ll gain practical tools to determine what type of networking events to attend, how to meet people, and how to fit networking into your schedule. Topics include public speaking, elevator pitches, being memorable, follow-up etiquette, and getting referrals.

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Introduction to Oncology Massage: Part 1

Join Healwell’s Cal Cates and Kerry Jordan for an introduction to oncology massage. Topics include metastasis and cancer-related conditions including lymphedema and deep vein thrombosis. Explore some of the myths regarding massage therapy and cancer. Discover the critical intake questions therapists should be asking all clients and learn how to apply the answers you receive to ensure you’re providing a safe session.

This in-depth introduction will help you determine if you’re interested in additional training in this unique modality. Learn More

The Cure for Work Exhaustion—It’s Not What You Think!

The practice of massage or bodywork requires a significant amount of mental, emotional, and physical energy. We bring our best selves to our clients—and it can be exhausting. “Hectic,” “stressed,” and “drained” describe the ethos of our times as we multitask like crazy, striving to get more done in less time and balance the demands of work, family, friends, and the goals we set for our personal development. This session is about learning from fatigue and using its teachings to examine our lives, ourselves, and what it means to bring heart to every massage without depleting our own energy levels. Learn More

Check out more courses in our CE Center:

200+ CE hours are included with ABMP membership and available for purchase by nonmembers in the ABMP Education Center, and ABMP Certified members get even more with 600+ free CE hours.

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News

ISPA Announces 2022 Innovate Awards Winners

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced winners of the 2022 ISPA Innovate Awards, celebrating members whose thoughtful and creative innovations advance the spa industry.

Nevada Introduces Massage Compact Bill

The Nevada legislature introduced Senate Bill 270, the Massage Compact, in March 2023. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.

Blog

Eight Reasons Why I Love Being a Massage Therapist

Love Being a Massage Therapist

Taking inspiration from a recent ABMP Facebook thread on the subject, freelance writer and LMT Cindy Williams put together a list of her top eight things she loves about being a massage therapist.

Benefits

Podcast: Sound Healing with Ben Brown

In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren speak with Ben Brown, founder of HND + TMPL Massage Therapy, about how sound affects the body, mind, and spirit.

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