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Happy 2013! It took me a while to be able to say that to you. When we last visited, I explained how I was under the weather. I didn’t realize how rough that weather was—it took me a long time to get out from under the cloud. My holiday season started with a variant of the flu, which then turned into pneumonia. The sum total of this was a few sick days, as well as 30 days off my Boston Marathon training regimen.   I am 90+% recovered (see my mug above after today’s resumption of training runs). As I began feeling better this last week, I recalled what feeling better feels like.   I used this example in a conversation the other day: when you’re sick, (in most cases, thankfully) you know you’ll get better; the hard part is when you’re in the middle of being sick, you can’t imagine feeling better. And you can’t remember what healthy feels like.   This can apply to your practice and your career as well: when you’re in the middle of “it”—and “it” is a challenge, a slump, a healing crisis, you name the hurdle—there seems to be no end in sight. But there is always another day, another chapter, and another opportunity.   Keep plugging. We’ll all get there.     Road to Boston: Week 14   I ran 8½ miles on December 15, and didn’t run again until today. Today’s was much shorter, but it felt good to be back out there. Back on schedule, with lots of work to do. And, I need your support. Click here to donate to the cause!   Prefer to receive more from Les in small doses? Follow him on Twitter — @abmp_les.
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News

Ohio Adopts Interstate Massage Compact

The 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

A 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

Governor 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

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MassageBook wants to help you focus on delivering exceptional care to your clients and building the practice of your dreams.

Julie Plachta: Serving the Underserved

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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: Hyperice

ABMP 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

ABMP members receive 20% off Signature Yomassage, Mindful Touch by Yomassage, Barefoot Yomassage, Table Yomassage, and Yomassage Facials certifications.

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