Product Spotlight: Lacuna Botanicals
10/02/2019
Lacuna Botanicals took an early pioneering step in 2015 with the first purpose-built luxury spa product line to use CBD. Read more about their story in this Q&A blog with CEO Chris Diaz.
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Former NFL Player Ricky Williams on CBD Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Post-Concussion Syndrome
09/24/2019
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams is a big believer in the power of both CBD massage and craniosacral therapy. You can read his story in the Sep/Oct 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine.
Education Spotlight: Rolfing Structural Integration
08/28/2019
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® was founded in 1971 in Boulder, Colorado, and is the leading accredited and licensed occupational school in Rolfing® Structural Integration and movement.
Goodbye Harold
08/27/2019
Harold Dull, the creator of Watsu, died peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2019, at his home in Berkley, California. A simple Tibetan ceremony was held to honor Harold; additional plans include a memorial spreading of his ashes in 2020.
How Many Massage Therapists Are There in the US?
08/20/2019
Every few years ABMP undertakes a process to query state massage therapy boards in order to prepare a massage therapist population estimate. Our 2019 effort puts the number of massage therapists in the United States at approximately 334,219, a 1.6 percent growth rate from 2016’s estimate of 328,799.
Can “Mary” Help Your Practice?
08/07/2019
“Mary” is female, in her 40s, has a master’s degree, and she and her spouse make more than $75,000 annually combined. Chances are Mary is a bodywork client.
Improving Your Transactional Email Skills with Allissa Haines
07/24/2019
I love email. Specifically, I love transactional emails, the one-on-one communications with your clients and colleagues. Clearly, since I’ve talked about it a bunch lately, in Massage & Bodywork and on the blog.
MINDBODY Wellness Index Report for ABMP Members
07/03/2019
Which US city has the strongest wellness market? How can wellness businesses better help consumers lead healthier lives? The MINDBODY Wellness Index answers these questions and more.
Dance Steps to Put Your Body Mechanics in Motion
06/28/2019Without effective body mechanics, an otherwise promising career is destined to be cut short in spite of a desire to continue. While there are many principles to performing a massage with excellent body mechanics, a component often inconsistently applied is continuous, full-body motion—especially in local, focused work.
Uncricking the Neck with The Massage Sloth Ian Harvey
06/18/2019
When you’re dealing with neck pain sufferers, try asking this question: Do you ever wake up with a crick in the neck? The feeling that you can’t quite turn your head because you slept wrong? I think you’ll find this problem is fairly widespread, especially with clients who have other neck and posture-related complaints.