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ABMP members have free access to over 750 hours of video-based content in the ABMP Education Center, and nonmembers can purchase courses for $30 or less. Start learning and earning CE today with the top five trending courses of 2023!

Heather Heffernan was one of the winners of ABMP’s Massage is for EveryBody 2022 contest, and we wanted to share more of her story, which exemplifies the inclusive values of this campaign. Please join us in celebrating Heather!

Based on the work conducted for our 2023 process, ABMP estimates the number of massage therapists in the United States at approximately 321,493, which is down from the height of 2019’s estimate of 334,221.

ABMP is thrilled to partner with Ann and Lynn Teachworth of Trunamics to offer two CE courses in the massage therapy track at Premiere Orlando, June 3–5, 2023.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment modality that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

The newest Massage & Bodywork magazine CE course, “2023, Issue 3: Massage & Bodywork Magazine May-June 2023,” is now available in the ABMP Education Center to read and earn 2.5 CE hours.

A February Healwell symposium, “Within Reach: The Quest for Information and Research,” offered a deep dive into information literacy and research, particularly in the field of massage therapy.

Massage Heights is dedicated to supporting the massage, esthetic, and spa industries through charitable donations, sponsorships, scholarships, and volunteer leadership. 

The April recipient of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) $5,000 Monthly Student Scholarship is Shawna from the Center for the Healing Arts in Voorhees, New Jersey.