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Massage is for EveryBody $1,000 Award Winners Announced

10/18/2021

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ABMP received a number of passionate essays, explaining the many ways in which practitioners work tirelessly to support the guiding principles behind Massage is for EveryBody. We at ABMP are deeply grateful to you all for your healing, inclusive work. You make the world a better place. Congratulations to the following winners whose work exemplifies the healing and inclusive values of the campaign (click to read their stories):

A Community Surviving Violence
By Rivkah Bacharach

ABMP member Rivkah Bacharach.

Chipping Away at Healthcare Inequity
By Peter Cao

ABMP member Peter Cao.

Making Connections for Kids
By Rachelle Caron

ABMP member Rachelle Caron.

Unwinding the Trauma of Poverty
By Nataly Del Cid

ABMP member Nataly Del Cid.

Moving Back In To Your Body
By Sophia Denison-Johnston

ABMP member Sophia Denison-Johnston.

Walking the Transgender Journey
By Deckllan Hartte

ABMP member Deckllan Hartte.

Fighting Back from Addiction and Mental Illness
By Alyse Kribs

ABMP member Alyse Kribs.

At Ease, Soldier: Massage in the Military
By Carrie Kopp Adams

ABMP member Carrie Kopp Adams.

When You Show Up for Others—And the Work Shows Up for You
By Remy Olson

ABMP member Remy Olson.

Bearing Witness to a Body’s Journey
By Noriko Smith

ABMP member Noriko Smith.

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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

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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

06/05/2024

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.

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Featured ABMP Discount Partner: Hyperice

07/01/2024

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

06/24/2024

ABMP members receive 20% off Signature Yomassage, Mindful Touch by Yomassage, Barefoot Yomassage, Table Yomassage, and Yomassage Facials certifications.

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