ABMP Member Wins Third Place at World Massage Championship

01/07/2019

As reported in the Daily Camera, ABMP member Jonathan Grassi of Lafayette, Colorado, took third place in the 2018 World Massage Championship in Denmark. Grassi’s bronze medal was awarded in the “freestyle” category. The other four categories in the contest, which was established in 2017, are Swedish massage, Asian massage, wellness massage, and chair massage. Massage therapists are evaluated according to six criteria: technique, ergonomics, flow, client contact, recipient feedback, and innovation and development of new methods.

For more information about Grassi and his unique approach to massage, read the full article in the Daily Camera here.

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Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

04/24/2024

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

04/16/2024

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.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

04/12/2024

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

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Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

04/25/2024

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.”

Massage Therapists: How Adaptable Are You?

04/12/2024

A massage therapist works on a client's neck area.

Every session requires the therapist to adapt to the needs of the client. Can you adapt?

What Is a Certificate of Insurance and Why Do I Need One?

03/14/2024

At some point, an employer, venue, or landlord might ask you for proof that you have insurance for your work as a massage therapist. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) can help with that.

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Podcast: Lower Expenses and Increase Income in Your Massage Business

04/18/2024

Tune in to this episode of Business or Pressure with host Allissa Haines to hear money saving tips and how to generate more income.

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

03/20/2024

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.

Podcast: The 4 Numbers to Know in Your Massage Business

03/07/2024

Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines discusses the four numbers to know to consider the sustainability of your business.

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