Washington House Bill 1082
01/31/2019
HB 1082 would require all licensed massage therapists and certified reflexologists to carry a government-issued photo identification with them at all times when practicing.
News
Efficacy of Massage for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
01/22/2019
In a randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers examined the effects of whole-body massage on adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Open Board Seat and Request for Comments on Rule Changes in Washington State
01/18/2019
ABMP's Government Relations Director Laura Embleton was recently in Washington for the recent meeting of the Board of Massage, which has several updates.
Call for Posters for IMTRC 2019 Ending Soon
01/18/2019
The International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) is looking for massage therapy research posters for its 2019 conference.
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.
Increase in Massage Table Claims
12/28/2018
ABMP’s insurance carrier has seen an increase in claims from massage tables collapsing or malfunctioning while a client is on the table.
5 Spa Trends for 2019 Include Nature Immersion and Overall Well-Being
12/26/2018
In recent years, the wellness industry has been growing more rapidly than ever. At the same time, the focus of spas has shifted from beauty to overall transformative well-being, creating a new set of tendencies that will be driving the spa world in 2019.
Body Bliss Wins Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in 2018 American Spa Professional's Choice Awards
12/04/2018
Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss has been recognized as the Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in the American Spa Professional's Choice Awards for the second year in a row.
Hutchinson Consulting Expands with Launch of New Massage Therapy Division
12/03/2018
Hutchinson Consulting, an executive search and recruiting firm for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of a new division, Spa Pro Connect, created to further support client needs by sourcing top massage therapists for placement in the finest destination, resort, and hotel spas in the country.
Please Participate in Important Survey Regarding Licensing in Wisconsin
11/30/2018
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is required by the last state budget to complete a comprehensive study and report of Wisconsin's occupational licensing programs.