2022's Top US Wellness Trends According to Mindbody
12/13/2021
Mindbody surveyed over 16,000 general population adults in the largest 50 cities in the US, and found the top wellness trends for 2022.
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ISPA Announces Election of 2022 Board of Directors and Officers
12/13/2021
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2022 ISPA board of directors and officers. The five newly elected directors will begin their term at the conclusion of the 2022 ISPA Conference on May 4, 2022.
Washington Extends Continuing Education Policy—December 2021 Update
12/10/2021
The Washington Board of Massage met to discuss the ongoing difficulty in obtaining hands-on continuing education during COVID-19 and voted to push back the date for massage therapists to meet CE requirements until June 30, 2022.
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Survey
12/03/2021
New Mexico's governor and the Regulation and Licensing Department are looking to streamline the application and renewal procedures for licensure. Participate in the survey before December 7, 2021.
Back Pain in Astronauts Offers Treatment Clues Here on Earth
11/18/2021
Back pain in astronauts may provide insights for treating back pain in the estimated 80 percent of Earth-bound people who experience some form of it over their lifetimes.
Massage Doesn’t Just Make Muscles Feel Better, It Makes Them Heal Faster and Stronger
10/13/2021
A new study confirms the link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice.
FSMTB 2021 Election Results
10/12/2021
During the 16th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) on October 8, 2021, elections were held for three positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2022 Nominating Committee.
New Mexico Massage Therapy Board Meeting
10/08/2021
The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board is holding a rule hearing November 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. MDT. The rule hearing will consider proposed amendments to requirements for licensure and licensure for military service members. Find out how to attend!
Kentucky Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
10/05/2021
The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy has proposed new rules that affect the following areas: fees, exams, applications, license reinstatement, complaint processes, ethics, and continuing education. Written comments in support or opposition of the rules will be accepted through November 30, 2021.
Nobel Prize Awarded for Research on Temperature and Touch
10/05/2021
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their research on how the human body perceives temperature and touch.