Massage Therapy Leadership Coalition Meets in Denver
05/26/2022After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, ABMP was grateful to spend two days in Denver, Colorado, hosting members of the Massage Therapy Leadership Coalition.
News
Texas to Review Massage Rules—Submit Your Comments by May 30
05/20/2022The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is reviewing the Massage Therapy Administrative Rules to determine whether they should be readopted, revised, or discontinued. You can submit comments on the rules or suggest changes by May 30, 2022.
ABMP Recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace in Denver
05/19/2022The Denver Post has announced the results of its annual Top Workplaces survey. We are proud to announce that Professional Assist Corp, ABMP’s employee-owned parent company, was named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Denver Post for the fourth year in a row. The recognition is based on anonymous employee surveys conducted by the research firm Energage.
Neural Pathway for the Sensation of Pleasant Touch Identified
05/11/2022Scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, identified a neural circuit and neuropeptide in mice that transmits the sensation of pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.
Spa Industry Revenues Rebound from 2020 Lows
05/11/2022The International SPA Association (ISPA) released the findings of the 2022 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study, which indicate a return to near pre-pandemic industry revenue levels even as staffing challenges persist.
Washington Board of Massage Public Member Vacancy
05/04/2022The Washington Board of Massage (Board) and the Department of Health and Health Systems Quality Assurance Division are now accepting applications to fill the seat for the public member position.
Arkansas Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
05/03/2022The Arkansas Register announced proposed massage therapy rules that address definitions, continuing education, policies and procedures, apprenticeships, and massage therapy schools. ABMP has summarized the rule changes and how they may affect your practice.
Washington Board of Massage School Owner or Educator Vacancy
05/02/2022The Washington Board of Massage and the Department of Health and Health Systems Quality Assurance Division are now accepting applications from massage educators or massage school owners.
Washington Extends Continuing Education Policy—May 2022 Update
05/02/2022The Washington Board of Massage extended the hands-on continuing education policy's expiration date through December 31, 2022.
Brisk Walking May Slow Biological Aging
04/26/2022A new study shows a clear link between walking pace and biological age.