New Winter 2017 Issue of Body Sense

The newest issue of ABMP’s award-winning magazine Body Sense is available for members to share with clients. The client-education publication is designed to educate consumers on the lasting benefits of frequent massage and bodywork and the value of good stress management.

The issue, available at www.bodysensemagazinedigital.com, includes the following features:

Your MT’s 10 Favorite Stretches”: Here are easy stretches you can do between massage sessions to target common areas of pain and stress.

Inviting Relaxation”: Have you ever been on the massage table and found it challenging to relax or let go? Read on for insight on why you can’t let the tension go.

A Seasonal Soak”: If you find slowing down difficult to do, don’t worry. You’re not alone. At home, a perfect slow-down activity is a good soak. Create your own soothing soak with these tips.

Already an ABMP member? You can easily add Body Sense magazine to your website!

1. Log in to the Members section of ABMP.com and choose "Website Builder" from the left sidebar under "Quick Links."

2. Click on "Manage Pages."

3. From the menu that says "New/Blank Page" select the "Body Sense magazine" page and click the "Add Page" button.

4. Then click the "Save Changes" button to publish.

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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

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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