Small Business Saturday Is All About You
11/06/2019
Whether you work as a sole practitioner out of your home, or employ others in a storefront setting, you are a small business.
Latest From ABMP
"My Dream of a Mobile Studio Would Not Get Out of My Head"
10/28/2019
Jenni Jo's journey toward making her dream a reality is an inspiration to all therapists who have imagined taking their practice on the road.
What is Healwell?
10/23/2019
In the November/December 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork, authors Lauren Cates and Kerry Jordan of Healwell share what they’ve learned over the past 10 years integrating massage therapy into care for pediatric complex needs patients. So, what is Healwell?
Massage and Wellness: Birds of a Feather
10/18/2019
As a bodywork professional, you know how important massage is to overall health and wellness. Having the ability to help and heal others is likely why you entered the profession in the first place. So, you probably cringe when massage is pigeon-holed as a luxurious way to relax because you know it’s so much more than that.
Product Spotlight: Lacuna Botanicals
10/02/2019
Lacuna Botanicals took an early pioneering step in 2015 with the first purpose-built luxury spa product line to use CBD. Read more about their story in this Q&A blog with CEO Chris Diaz.
Former NFL Player Ricky Williams on CBD Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Post-Concussion Syndrome
09/24/2019
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams is a big believer in the power of both CBD massage and craniosacral therapy. You can read his story in the Sep/Oct 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine.
Education Spotlight: Rolfing Structural Integration
08/28/2019
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® was founded in 1971 in Boulder, Colorado, and is the leading accredited and licensed occupational school in Rolfing® Structural Integration and movement.
Goodbye Harold
08/27/2019
Harold Dull, the creator of Watsu, died peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2019, at his home in Berkley, California. A simple Tibetan ceremony was held to honor Harold; additional plans include a memorial spreading of his ashes in 2020.
How Many Massage Therapists Are There in the US?
08/20/2019
Every few years ABMP undertakes a process to query state massage therapy boards in order to prepare a massage therapist population estimate. Our 2019 effort puts the number of massage therapists in the United States at approximately 334,219, a 1.6 percent growth rate from 2016’s estimate of 328,799.
Can “Mary” Help Your Practice?
08/07/2019
“Mary” is female, in her 40s, has a master’s degree, and she and her spouse make more than $75,000 annually combined. Chances are Mary is a bodywork client.