Practitioners
News
Ohio Adopts Interstate Massage Compact
06/28/2024The Ohio legislature adopted Senate Bill 56 on June 21, becoming the second state to enact the Interstate Massage Compact. Massage therapists will soon be able to obtain a multistate license that will reduce holdups and delays that often occur when moving to a different state.
US Department of Education 150% Rule Update
06/24/2024A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that halts the enforcement of the US Department of Education’s new Bare Minimum Rule, also known as the “100% rule,” until the court takes further action. This is the first step in what could be a lengthy battle to ultimately delay enforcement of the rule, providing schools more time to adjust their programmatic standards, or overturn the rule altogether. Find out more and what your school needs to do to prepare.
Colorado Bill Requires Local Background Checks
06/21/2024Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1371, requiring local government (counties, cities, or municipalities) to conduct periodic criminal background checks for massage establishment operators, owners, and employees.
Blog
Perform Your Best with MassageBook
07/05/2024
MassageBook wants to help you focus on delivering exceptional care to your clients and building the practice of your dreams.
Aly George: Become the Good for Others
06/13/2024
Massage therapy helped Aly George, a 2023 winner of ABMP's Massage Is for EveryBody contest, bond with her brother.
Julie Plachta: Serving the Underserved
06/05/2024
As we get closer to celebrating Massage Is for EveryBody, July 14–20, 2024, we wanted to share more of Julie Plachta’s story, which exemplifies the inclusive values of this campaign.
Benefits
Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Alamo, Enterprise, and National Rental Cars
07/08/2024Your ABMP membership provides benefits allowing you to save each time you rent at Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, or National Car Rental.
Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Hyperice
07/01/2024ABMP members save 10% on all Hyperice percussive and heat/ice technology massage devices, including the Hypervolt, Vyper Vibrating Fitness Roller, and Ice Compression.
Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Yomassage
06/24/2024ABMP members receive 20% off Signature Yomassage, Mindful Touch by Yomassage, Barefoot Yomassage, Table Yomassage, and Yomassage Facials certifications.