The 2018 ABMP CE Summit is This Week!

The 2018 ABMP CE Summit: Common Client Conditions takes place online this week from May 22–24. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join some of the leaders in our profession online and gain a deeper understanding of the common client conditions you see in your practice every day—register for free at www.abmpsummit.com!

This event is open to the entire profession, and ABMP members have the opportunity to earn CE credit for the presentations. Registrants get access to a customized event page that has everything you'll need for all three days of the event: links to the live webinars, handouts, and—for ABMP members—your CE quizzes. If you’ve already registered, to access your personal event page for webinars, handouts, and CE quizzes, go to www.abmpsummit.com and click “Register Now” and you will be redirected to your personalized event page.

The full schedule is:

Tuesday, May 22

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

"Myofascial Techniques: Sciatica, A New Look" with Til Luchau

1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Eastern Time

"The Challenge of Upper Extremity Overuse Disorders" with Whitney Lowe

Wednesday, May 23

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

"Where It Is, It Isn't: Successfully Treating Lower Back Pain" with Eric Stephenson

1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Eastern Time

"Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Disease" with Ruth Werner

Thursday, May 24

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m Eastern Time

"Rising Above the Opioid Crisis: Massage Therapy and Integrative Pain Management" with Diana Thompson

1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Eastern Time

"Understanding and Treating the Four Common Rotator Cuff Injuries" with Ben Benjamin

(note: this presentation is 1.5 hours in length)

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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

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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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