#MauiStrong 

Like so many across the country and around the world, we are heartbroken by the devastation caused by the fires on Maui. On behalf of the team here at ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP, our hearts go out to those affected by the tragedy, and we are wishing for the health and safety of our members and their families as they navigate this painful journey.  

We have reached out directly to our colleagues in the affected areas and have pledged to offer support in the ways we can. As one of those efforts, we will be making a donation to the local teams on the ground, and we invite you to do the same. The Honolulu Civil Beat identified the following organizations working on the front lines.   

Maui Strong 

hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong 

Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs.   

Maui Food Bank 

mauifoodbank.org/donate 

Collecting and distributing food to help the hungry in Maui County. 

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement 

memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui 

Working to match every donation to Maui fire victims. 

Maui Humane Society 

mauihumanesociety.org/donate-olx 

Supporting shelters for displaced people and animals and caring for injured animals.   

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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

Illustration of computer and phones displaying MassageBook sites.

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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