Maine House Bill 0255
02/08/2019A bill has been introduced in Maine, HB 0255, that would define licensed massage therapists as health care practitioners.
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Oklahoma Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 2117
02/01/2019The Oklahoma Advisory Massage Therapy Board worked over the past year to update the Massage Practice Act. A committee was formed to draft new legislation that would open grandfathering for those who didn't meet the licensing window when licensing was in effect a few years ago and update some language.
Washington House Bill 1082
01/31/2019HB 1082 would require all licensed massage therapists and certified reflexologists to carry a government-issued photo identification with them at all times when practicing.
Efficacy of Massage for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
01/22/2019In a randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers examined the effects of whole-body massage on adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Open Board Seat and Request for Comments on Rule Changes in Washington State
01/18/2019ABMP's Government Relations Director Laura Embleton was recently in Washington for the recent meeting of the Board of Massage, which has several updates.
Call for Posters for IMTRC 2019 Ending Soon
01/18/2019The International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) is looking for massage therapy research posters for its 2019 conference.
ABMP Member Wins Third Place at World Massage Championship
01/07/2019As reported in the Daily Camera, ABMP member Jonathan Grassi of Lafayette, Colorado, took third place in the 2018 World Massage Championship in Denmark.
Increase in Massage Table Claims
12/28/2018ABMP’s insurance carrier has seen an increase in claims from massage tables collapsing or malfunctioning while a client is on the table.
5 Spa Trends for 2019 Include Nature Immersion and Overall Well-Being
12/26/2018In recent years, the wellness industry has been growing more rapidly than ever. At the same time, the focus of spas has shifted from beauty to overall transformative well-being, creating a new set of tendencies that will be driving the spa world in 2019.
Body Bliss Wins Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in 2018 American Spa Professional's Choice Awards
12/04/2018Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss has been recognized as the Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in the American Spa Professional's Choice Awards for the second year in a row.