#MauiStrong 

Like so many across the country and around the world, we are heartbroken by the devastation caused by the fires on Maui. On behalf of the team here at ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP, our hearts go out to those affected by the tragedy, and we are wishing for the health and safety of our members and their families as they navigate this painful journey.  

We have reached out directly to our colleagues in the affected areas and have pledged to offer support in the ways we can. As one of those efforts, we will be making a donation to the local teams on the ground, and we invite you to do the same. The Honolulu Civil Beat identified the following organizations working on the front lines.   

Maui Strong 

hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong 

Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs.   

Maui Food Bank 

mauifoodbank.org/donate 

Collecting and distributing food to help the hungry in Maui County. 

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement 

memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui 

Working to match every donation to Maui fire victims. 

Maui Humane Society 

mauihumanesociety.org/donate-olx 

Supporting shelters for displaced people and animals and caring for injured animals.   

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News

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

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

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

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.

Blog

Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

Massage therapist Adriane Maxwell stands in front of a palm tree.

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.”

Benefits

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

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.

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