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ISPA to host Talent Symposium and Resource Partner Summit in 2020

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is excited to announce the addition of the ISPA Talent Symposium and ISPA Resource Partner Summit, taking place April 14–15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA. This two-day event will be a first of its kind for the spa industry and focus solely on workforce issues. 

ISPA Recognizes 2019 ISPA Innovate Award Winners

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will honor twelve members with an ISPA Innovate Award onstage during a General Session at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo. Established to recognize those companies who have launched innovative solutions and products over the past year, the ISPA Innovate Awards celebrate members who have demonstrated creativity and commitment in the face of an ever-changing market. 

Update on Watsu Creator Harold Dull

ABMP wanted to share an update on our dear friend Harold Dull, the creator of Watsu. Since our last visit with Harold, his health took a turn.

Web Hosting Scam Targets Massage Therapists

ABMP has learned of members receiving unsolicited "offers" from various web hosting companies that appear as invoices and imply that members need to pay a certain dollar amount to maintain their website listing. However, it is simply a ploy.

Fulcrum Health Introduces TruTouch Massage Therapy Network

In recognition of growth in the field and changes in Medicare coverage, Fulcrum Health, Inc. announced today the launch of TruTouch, a network of credentialed massage therapists who offer effective, patient-centered care for a range of conditions.

MBLEx Fee Increase Effective April 1, 2020

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) announced they will increase the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) fee from $195 to $265 beginning April 1, 2020.

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