ISPA Names Winner of 2019 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship
05/08/2019The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has awarded Quincy Reynolds the 2019 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship.
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ABMP Becomes Sponsor of International Massage Association
05/03/2019Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is excited to partner with the International Massage Association (IMA) and the World Massage Championships.
Washington License Fee Increase Proposal
05/02/2019Washington state is proposing massage license fee changes via the rulemaking process. The proposed changes are to increase initial license, renewal, and late renewal penalty fees.
Florida Bills Impacting Massage Therapists and Businesses
05/02/2019Legislators in Florida are considering two similar bills impacting massage therapists (MTs) and massage establishments—Senate Bill 540 (SB540) and House Bill 851 (HB851). Both bills are an effort by lawmakers to combat human trafficking.
Ohio Senate Bill 105 – Modifies Current Massage Law
04/25/2019Legislators in Ohio are considering Senate Bill 105 (SB105), which modifies existing Ohio massage statutes that address human trafficking and clarifies responsibilities of different government entities.
The Skin Cancer Foundation Launches Carcinomas & Keratoses Digital Publication
04/16/2019The Skin Cancer Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization for public and professional skin cancer education, has launched Carcinomas & Keratoses, a new digital publication that sheds light on the most recent and important developments in keratinocyte cancers and precancers.
Elements Massage Introduces CBD Herbal Ritual Massage Service
04/12/2019Elements Massage announced a new a hemp-infused therapeutic massage service, becoming the nation’s first massage franchise brand to offer such a service.
Volunteer MTs Needed for Feel Better Boston at the Boston Marathon
04/11/2019All hands on deck! Drew Freedman of The Boston Bodyworker is looking for volunteers to provide 30-minute massages and valuable education to Boston Marathon runners & guests through the inaugural Feel Better Boston event.
Green Spa Network Earth Day Campaign
04/08/2019The Green Spa Network (GSN), a nonprofit trade association supporting sustainability in the spa and wellness industry, is launching an Earth Day campaign to encourage everyone to share earth-saving tips together.
Earthlite and Living Earth Crafts Acquire Tara Spa Therapy, Inc.
04/08/2019Earthlite, LCC announced the acquisition of Tara Spa Therapy, Inc. from award-winning spa visionary and wellness pioneer Tara Grodjesk. Grodjesk will join Earthlite as vice president, shareholder, and chief product alchemist.