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.
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.
04/09/2024
Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.
03/26/2024
Due to a revised federal rule change, states with minimum-hour education requirements lower than 600 are considering increasing their massage therapy program length. Find out which states have already introduced bills that would raise education hours, which massage boards have proposed and made final rule changes, and why this is becoming a national trend.
03/19/2024
New rules issued by the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy impact initial license applications, student compensation, and etiquette for new clients.
03/18/2024
Alabama legislature shows support for massage licensure portability and you can too. Send a letter to your representatives today!
03/15/2024
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards informed ABMP that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation released incorrect information in January regarding exam results. Learn more in our web post.
03/15/2024
House Bill 839 (HB 839) would implement the Interstate Massage Compact, simplifying interstate massage therapy practice and regulation with the goal of reducing unnecessary burdens related to licensure by endorsement or reciprocity. ABMP is in favor of HB 839. We need your help to reduce long processing times and ensure safe, competent, and reliable massage therapy services to the public before HB 839 is tabled.
03/14/2024
The Global Massage Makes Me Happy and Healthy initiative will spread the word about the benefits of massage therapy and host an annual online celebration every year on March 20.
03/12/2024
ABMP is seeking volunteers to provide chair massage to Arkansas state legislators at the Capitol from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Email us if you're interested!
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