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The results of the study indicate that tai chi exercises and conventional neck exercises are equally effective in improving pain and quality of life, and both approaches appear to be safe and well tolerated.

In the single-blinded, randomized, double-controlled study, a reduction in pain was determined in the reiki group patients, who were also observed to use fewer analgesics throughout the study.

ABMP’s president, Les Sweeney, BCTMB, was featured on a recent episode of the Massage Business Blueprint podcast. Sweeney joined hosts Allissa Haines and Michael Reynolds on episode 68, “Common Questions About Massage Liability Insurance.”

The Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences received a $1 million gift from a philanthropist and longtime advocate for integrative medicine.

A review conducted by the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) found that complementary therapies such as yoga, massage therapy, and acupuncture have high potential for managing chronic pain.

FDA cites a lack of evidence showing that the soaps are more effective than ordinary soap and water.

Published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, this single-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 120 pregnant women in two groups.

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is proud to be named Association of the Year once again by the World Massage Festival.