November/December 2017 Massage & Bodywork Magazine Released

The newest issue of ABMP’s award-winning member magazine Massage & Bodywork is available to read online at www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com. ABMP members receive the print version of the magazine in the mail, and anyone in the profession is invited to sample the digital edition.

In this issue, highlights include: 

Broaden Your Touch Repertoire

How often do you bring your assumptions about a client's condition to the table? What difference would it make if you let the client's body guide you instead? These authors suggest flipping your predispositions and observing the outcomes. 

The Brachial Plexus and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Understanding the complex relationship between the brachial plexus and TOS can sharpen your anatomy skills, boost your critical thinking skills, and benefit your clients.

The Union of Yoga and Massage  

From integrated health to growing your practice, read lessons from a massage educator and yoga instructor about the potential symbiotic benefits of yoga and bodywork.  

The Lessons of Compassion

Massage & Bodywork sits down with Therapeutic Touch developer Dolores Krieger, a trailblazer in introducing complementary health to traditional medicine practitioners.

How On-Demand Massage Firms Can Work For You 

Consumer demand for massage is at an all-time high—and that's good news for you. Learn how you can partner with these firms and enjoy the career flexibility you deserve.

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News

New Massage Board Created in Alabama

On May 15, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 137, terminating the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy and its functions to create the new Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board. Learn key takeaways from the bill and how its passage may affect you.

Tennessee Regulatory Update

Tennessee massage therapy education requirements increased from 500 hours to 650. ABMP would like to share an update to explain how that change came about and give some overdue credit to those who made it happen.

Alabama Board in Jeopardy of Dissolution

Without your support, the Alabama massage therapy profession is in danger of losing its regulatory board, which could result in inconsistent regulation or none at all. Call Governor Kay Ivey to encourage the passage of Senate Bill 137 to protect massage regulation.

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