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.
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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.
Continuing Education Hours Reduced in Oklahoma
11/30/2018
A new rule has been issued in Oklahoma reducing the number of continuing education hours required for massage therapy license renewal.
Colorado DORA Responds to Incorrect Information Regarding License Renewal
11/26/2018
The following announcement was sent out by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in response to incorrect information disseminated by Massage Magazine to Colorado massage therapists and bodyworkers.
ABMP Represented at the Fascia Research Congress
11/15/2018
Leslie Young is representing ABMP at the Fascia Research Congress (FRC) in Berlin, where we’re showing Massage & Bodywork magazine to the world!
Massage Sheets Combust and Catch Fire Again
10/23/2018
ABMP has recently learned of additional incidents concerning massage sheets combusting and catching fire, and would like to remind our members of this risk.