34,000+ ABMP Free Massage CE Courses Taken

When we launched ABMP Free CE this year, our goal was to bring high-quality presentations from the best educators in massage and bodywork to our ABMP members at an incredible price—for free! It was a decision rooted in the knowledge that our members love learning, whether it’s new modalities, business skills, or communication practices, and that at times it can be difficult to afford all of the CE we crave and need for license renewal. 

Our intent was to introduce more people to presenters like the ones who participated in the ABMP Head & Neck Summit (thank you again to Dr. Ben Benjamin, Clint Chandler, Erik Dalton, Whitney Lowe, Til Luchau, Douglas Nelson, and Heath and Nicole Reed!) so that members could go out and use the money they saved with free CE to attend more hands-on classes.

Then, we wondered if we could offer a comprehensive workshop featuring one presenter in an online format using a simulated classroom environment. We brought you "Solving Today’s Pain and Injury Puzzle" with Erik Dalton. Many of you responded with an outpouring of gratitude to Erik Dalton for so generously sharing his amazing work and to ABMP for hosting a unique event. The opportunity to connect with a master practitioner like Erik Dalton and with other therapists across the county was inspiring.  

I think it’s safe to say, after looking at our latest round of reports, that ABMP members love their free CE! We’ve had 34,000+ quizzes completed in 2016 by more than 7,500 different ABMP members. More than 5,000 of you have taken more than one course, almost 800 have completed double digit numbers of courses, and a couple of you overachievers out there have even watched and completed more than 100 courses in 2016 alone!

We at ABMP hear you loud and clear, and pledge to continue to bring you the best in online massage education from the presenters you love and introduce you to new educators along the way. In the meantime, we’re always open to feedback on what you’d like to see—you can post comments at the bottom of this post.

If you’re reading this and haven’t gotten started yet, check out 2016’s most popular course, “Deconstruct Your Headache Pain” with Dr. Ben Benjamin, as well as 100+ others available on-demand at www.abmp.com/ce.

Happy learning!

—Anne Williams is director of education for Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. 

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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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