Idaho COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 16, 2020
05/21/2020Information regarding Idaho's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
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Oregon COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 15, 2020
05/21/2020Information regarding Oregon's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Texas COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice Immediately
05/21/2020Information regarding your state's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
FSMTB Releases Guidelines for Practice with COVID-19 Considerations
05/21/2020The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has released guidance for massage practitioners and schools during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidelines, created by a Task Force of experts from across the profession, are available here.
Tennessee COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 6, 2020
05/14/2020On May 5, 2020, Governor Lee issued Executive Order No 33, allowing barbershops, hair salons, waxing and threading salons, nail salons, spas providing body treatments, and massage therapy establishments to reopen May 6, 2020.
Ohio COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 15, 2020
05/13/2020There have been many changes in the massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from state orders closing businesses, to reopening phases modifying practice procedures. Below is information regarding your back-to-practice date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Kentucky Massage Therapist Meeting to Discuss COVID-19 Guidelines
05/12/2020The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy (KBLMT) will have a second virtual meeting this week on May 13, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the released COVID-19 guidelines and clarify certain points.
ABMP Recognized as a 2020 Top Workplace in Denver
05/11/2020The Denver Post has announced the results of its annual Top Workplaces survey. We are proud to announce that Professional Assist Corp, ABMP’s employee-owned parent company, was named a 2020 Top Workplace by the Denver Post for the second year in a row.
Minnesota COVID-19 State Update—Order Extension through May 17
05/11/2020ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Minnesota, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.
Healwell Offering Free Online Back to Practice Course for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers
05/07/2020Healwell's free online course draws on ABMP's back-to-practice guidelines to offer therapists recommendations and best practices for transforming a home massage office into a COVID-safe (as possible) space.