The National Conference for Reflexology & Bodywork Practitioners is scheduled for February 26–28, 2021, at the Maritime Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Registration is $375 if you register before October 31, and increases after that date.
News
On June 2, 2020, the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy adopted a new rule change effective August 19, 2020, that revises the mandatory training requirements for child and dependent adult abuse reporting.
In a randomized, parallel, single-blind controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of foot massage on pain in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
As a member of ABMP you are entitled to join master business-acceleration coach, Irene Diamond, at no cost, on her monthly "Client Creation & Marketing" group coaching calls just for therapists and clinics.
The latest news is that the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is open for applications from sole practitioners and small businesses as of June 15, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline of June 30 is approaching.
The Massage Mastery Summit is a series of free online virtual presentations taking place from June 22–30 at www.massagemasterysummit.com.
Massage & Bodywork magazine was announced a finalist in Association Media & Publishing’s Annual EXCEL Awards, which recognize the best and the brightest in association media and publishing.
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has released guidance for massage practitioners and schools during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidelines, created by a Task Force of experts from across the profession, are available here.
The 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 2020 Top Workplace by the Denver Post for the second year in a row.
Healwell's free online course draws on ABMP's back-to-practice guidelines to offer therapists recommendations and best practices for transforming a home massage office into a COVID-safe (as possible) space.