Aromatherapy Shows Promise in Treating Pain and Nausea

04/08/2016

In a study aimed to examine the use and effectiveness of essential oil therapeutic interventions on pain, nausea, and anxiety, essential oils resulted in significant clinical improvements.

Patients rated their pain, anxiety, and nausea on a numeric rating scale (0–10) before and after receiving nurse-administered aromatherapy. Sweet marjoram resulted in the largest single-oil average pain change, while lavender and sweet marjoram had equivalent average anxiety changes, and ginger had the largest single-oil average change in nausea.

Each of the oils also showed ancillary benefits for other symptoms.

To read more or view the abstract, click here.

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Ohio Adopts Interstate Massage Compact

06/28/2024

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

06/24/2024

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

06/21/2024

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.

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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

Aly George poses for a photo with her brother, Mack.

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.