The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board and is inviting dedicated massage therapists to apply.
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It’s Official: The Tip Tax Break is Here!
Over Labor Day weekend, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it official: Massage therapists, estheticians, and hair professionals made the cut for a tax break on tips, starting this year.
The proposed rules could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these tools, or plan to, you’ll want to check out what’s being proposed—and share your thoughts before August 11.
ABMP worked with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and received approval for 28 continuing education courses in the “Hands-On by Distance” category. Head over to the ABMP Education Center to explore our curated lineup to fulfill your continuing education requirements before August 31.
Golden, CO (July 10, 2025)—Join Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) in celebrating Massage Is for EveryBody Week, July 20–26, 2025, a national initiative designed to bring massage therapy to marginalized communities, highlight the benefits of massage, and celebrate the good work massage therapists and bodyworkers across the country are doing every day.
Have your voice heard regarding the proposed training and submit, suggestions, or objections by July 14.
As the hustle and bustle of the 2025 legislative season winds down, let’s round up the massage trends that heated up legislatures.
Senate Bill 676 was signed into law to grant the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering a one-year extension. This safeguards licensing standards and regulatory oversight for massage therapy and related professions.
Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law, allowing a county or city to investigate the criminal history of any individual who applies for a business license.
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Board), which oversees massage regulation, was up for sunset law in 2024. The board will be terminated unless it is reapproved by the Oklahoma legislature. A bill that seeks to reapprove the Board was vetoed by the governor and we need your help to save massage regulation.