ABMP Head & Neck Summit Registration is Open
07/26/2016
The ABMP Head & Neck Summit, a full day of free online continuing education taking place September 12, 2016, is open for registration at www.abmpsummit.com.
News
New Ben Benjamin Workshop Announced in Denver
07/25/2016
Ben Benjamin has announced a new hands-on class in Denver, CO, on Sunday, August 21. ABMP members get exclusive pricing on Ben Benjamin's in-person workshops, saving 50% off the regular price of $190.
Hand & Stone Approved CE Provider for Massage Therapists
07/19/2016
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s fastest growing massage and skin care franchise, is now approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a provider of continuing education.
Call for MTs: Week-Long Training in Elite Sports Massage for NFL Hopefuls
09/28/2015
XPE Sports and CORE Institute, two industry leaders in sports training and clinical sports bodywork, recently announced they will offer advanced certification training in CORE Sports & Performance Bodywork through a week-long program at their facility in Boca Raton, Florida.
Do You Accept Credit Card Payments from Your Clients?
09/28/2015
How Chip-Enabled Cards Could Affect You
You’ve probably already heard that the United States is transitioning to full adoption of EMV (Europay MasterCard Visa) chip-enabled cards to reduce credit card fraud. The change is coming October 1, 2015, so we wanted to remind you about EMV and what it means for you.
More Evidence for the Effectiveness of Soft-Tissue Therapies
09/24/2015
A systematic review published in Manual Therapy found that manual soft-tissue therapies are effective in treating certain musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, and plantar fasciitis.
The review critically appraised seven articles published between 1990 and 2015, with the purpose of clarifying the role of soft-tissue therapies in the management of upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The review concluded that:
Universal Companies Acquires Retail Resource À la Mode
09/22/2015
Spa supplier Universal Companies has acquired À la Mode Partners, a retail resource focused on spa retail products and marketing. À la Mode Partners—the brainchild of Founder and CEO Tracie Wertz and Chief Marketing Officer Bill Barczy—will bring a collective 40 years of retail expertise and products to the Abingdon, Virginia, spa supplier.
Wildfires Ravage Harbin Hot Springs Resort
09/17/2015
Harbin Hot Springs Resort, the oldest of its kind in California, and a beloved destination within the holistic healing community, was nearly completely destroyed by the California wildfires on Saturday, September 12.
The once-luxurious campus of pools, meditation gardens, camping areas, and fountains was virtually leveled by what is being called the Valley Fire. A total of 295 residents, practitioners, and local staff were displaced as a result of the devastation.
Green Spa Network Announces New Sustainability Assessment Tool
09/16/2015
In an effort to build on the success of its popular Sustainability Assessment Tool (SAT), Green Spa Network (GSN) has expanded the survey to benefit the spa industry in an even more comprehensive way.
Oklahoma Massage Therapy Licensing Bill Did Not Pass
06/10/2015
Oklahoma Senate Bill 687, discussed in our previous legislative update, did not pass in the state legislature prior to the end of the legislative session on May 29, 2015. We will keep our members apprised of future legislative proposals concerning massage therapy licensure in Oklahoma.