ABMP Discount Partner Active&Fit Waives Enrollment Fee

Start your year off right with Active&Fit Direct. ABMP Members have access to a nationwide network of 12,200+ fitness centers and one-on-on personal coaching—and from December 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, enrollment is FREE. Use a complimentary guest pass to discover the right fitness center before enrolling; plus, there are no long-term contracts, so you have the flexibility to switch fitness centers and cancel when you need to.

If you want even more, upgrade to join any of Active&Fit Direct’s 6,100+ premium exercise studios—now including Orangetheory Fitness—and get a discount of 20%–70% on most memberships. There are also more than 1,500 on-demand workout videos and unlimited lifestyle coaching. Log in to use your ABMP member activation code between December 1 and February 29. For more information, visit the ABMP Member Discounts page.

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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.

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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

Woman massages a client who is lying facedown on a massage table.

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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