MINDBODY Wellness Index Report for ABMP Members
07/03/2019
Which US city has the strongest wellness market? How can wellness businesses better help consumers lead healthier lives? The MINDBODY Wellness Index answers these questions and more.
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Dance Steps to Put Your Body Mechanics in Motion
06/28/2019
Without effective body mechanics, an otherwise promising career is destined to be cut short in spite of a desire to continue. While there are many principles to performing a massage with excellent body mechanics, a component often inconsistently applied is continuous, full-body motion—especially in local, focused work.
Uncricking the Neck with The Massage Sloth Ian Harvey
06/18/2019
When you’re dealing with neck pain sufferers, try asking this question: Do you ever wake up with a crick in the neck? The feeling that you can’t quite turn your head because you slept wrong? I think you’ll find this problem is fairly widespread, especially with clients who have other neck and posture-related complaints.
#BANDINGTOGETHER for the Future of Massage Therapy Research
06/11/2019
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As the largest collective employer of massage therapists, Massage Envy franchisees are investing in research to help massage therapists improve the quality and length of their careers, no matter where they practice.
EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week 2019 is July 14–20
06/06/2019
Since 1995, ABMP members have given their time, money, and effort to help others, while also promoting themselves and raising awareness of the benefits of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies. This year, the ABMP community will celebrate EveryBody deserves a massage week July 14–20, 2019.
How to Influence Lawmaking
05/30/2019
Influencing the lawmaking process can be exciting and rewarding and is most effective when the communication is brief, honest, and supported with facts and personal experience.
A Lawmaking Primer for MTs and Bodyworkers
05/30/2019
You may be thinking: I’m getting messages from ABMP about bills being considered by lawmakers, but that government class from years ago is foggy in my head; I need a refresher. You are not alone!
Education Spotlight: Yomassage (Q&A)
05/28/2019
Yomassage is one new option that combines stretching and mindfulness with touch and can open the door to new clientele.
Massage School Trailblazer: Remembering Cami Sandroni
05/21/2019
On April 1, 2019, the Los Angeles massage community lost an amazing spirit.
Creating an Effective Email Signature
05/20/2019
In our May/June 2019 Massage & Bodywork column, “Improving Your Transactional Email Skills,” we talk about being effective in your transactional emails (one-on-one communications with your clients and colleagues) and setting a great default email signature.