Apply to Represent the MTF in the Boston Marathon

The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) was awarded four invitational entries (bibs) for the 2018 Boston Marathon John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program. This is the sixth consecutive year that the MTF has participated in the program.

Team MTF – Running for Research is currently seeking four of our finest to represent the Massage Therapy Foundation in the Boston Marathon on April 16, 2018. Don’t stress about the qualifying time. 

The John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program provides a way for runners who might not otherwise qualify for the Boston Marathon to participate. Since 2012, the MTF has had the opportunity to participate in the John Hancock charity program to bring more awareness to the benefits of massage. Fundraising for the Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.

If you have ever wanted to run in the world’s most spectacular marathon, apply here to represent the MTF in Boston on April 16, 2018. No need to have a qualifying time, just a need to raise money for massage therapy research and then revel in your accomplishments.

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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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