Maryland Implicit Bias Training Resources
09/26/2022
Maryland massage therapists must complete implicit bias training by October 31, 2022, to fulfill their continuing education requirements. View a list of approved training resources.
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"Outside the Room" podcast: Julie Bach and Wellness for Cancer
09/21/2022
This article was sponsored by Massage Heights.
In the Sept. 12, 2022, edition of Massage Heights’ “Outside the Room” podcast, Cancer for Wellness founder and executive director Julie Bach talks about her journey into understanding wellness with host CG Funk, and shares her cancer self-care tips for everyone.
One-Hour Nature Walk Can Reduce Stress in Brain
09/16/2022
In a recent study, researchers from the Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development found that an hour walk in Grunewald forest in Germany decreased stress in humans, while a walk for the same duration on a busy street in a shopping mall district in Berlin, Germany, did not reduce stress.
FSMTB Creates Toolkit to Help Regulators Identify Human Trafficking, Fraud in Educational Institutions
09/02/2022
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) announced efforts to help identify human trafficking within institutions of higher education with the release of its new resource for state authorizing agencies.
“A Toolkit for Identifying Human Trafficking and Fraud in Higher Education” was created by the FSMTB to answer three key questions:
Indiana Continuing Education Requirements Due at 2025 Renewal
08/23/2022
The Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy made a decision regarding continuing education (CE) at their July 2022 board meeting. Find out how many CE hours you need before the May 15, 2025, renewal.
New Jersey Allows All Online Continuing Education for 2022 Renewal
08/17/2022
All 20 continuing education hours for the 2022 biennial license renewal may be obtained online. Visit the ABMP Education Center to learn and earn free CE.
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy Seeking One Board Member
08/16/2022
There is one vacant seat on the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy for a licensed massage therapist. Visit the official website of the Georgia Office of the Governor and follow the application prompts to apply.
New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy Seeking Three Members
08/15/2022
There are three vacant seats on the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board: two for New Mexico licensed massage therapists and one for a public member. Apply for an appointment today.
Study Finds Massage Therapy Effective in Hospice Patients with Poorly Controlled Symptoms
08/05/2022
Massage therapy is very effective for pain relief, stress relief, and relaxation in hospice patients, according to a pilot study published in the January 2022 issue of the Journal of Palliative Care.
Iowa Adopts New Massage Therapy Rules
07/25/2022
The Iowa Board of Massage Therapy adopted new massage therapy rules that impact the following sections: definitions, licensure by examination, qualifications for foreign applicants, and license display requirements. The new rules will be effective August 17, 2022.