Georgia House Bill 242
10/23/2019
The Amended Georgia House Bill 242 became effective July 1, 2019. Following are highlighted changes that pertain to massage therapists and schools.
News
UCSF Osher Center Offering Advanced Training in Hospital-Based Massage Therapy
10/15/2019
The UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is now offering an advanced training program in hospital-based massage therapy.
GSN Announces Pledge for the Planet Campaign
09/16/2019
GSNPlanet has announced its Pledge for the Planet campaign to encourage the wellness industry to commit to eight principles of environmental sustainability by Earth Day 2020.
Noel Asmar Group Wins 2019 ISPA Innovation of the Year Award
09/16/2019
The International SPA Association (ISPA) announced Noel Asmar Group as this year’s overall winner for the ISPA Innovation of the Year award.
2020 ISPA Board of Directors and Officers Elected
09/12/2019
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2020 ISPA board of directors and officers.
Rhode Island Legislative Updates
09/10/2019
Earlier this year we wrote to you regarding Senate Bill 576 (SB576; identical to House Bill 6033), which Rhode Island legislators were considering.
Arizona Legislature Passes Reciprocity Bill
09/10/2019
House Bill 2569 modifies existing Arizona law to allow out of state applicants, residents, and military spouses holding valid professional licensure from another state to apply for professional licensure by the appropriate Arizona licensing entity.
Arizona Legislature Passes Reciprocity Bill
09/10/2019
House Bill 2569 modifies existing Arizona law to allow out of state applicants, residents, and military spouses holding valid professional licensure from another state to apply for professional licensure by the appropriate Arizona licensing entity.
City of San Francisco Assault on Massage Therapists and Bodywork Professionals
09/03/2019
It has come to our attention that many of our members received a letter from the City of San Francisco to cease and desist the practice of massage (defined as massage and bodywork in the Massage Practice Act) if you do not have a "Health Permit to Operate."
Gizmodo Article and Zeel's Response
08/29/2019
ABMP is aware of the serious allegations outlined in the recent Gizmodo article “‘They’re putting People at Risk’: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Inaction at Zeel, the Top Massage App.”