ABMP Announces Leadership Changes
01/08/2018Professional Assist Corporation (PAC), the parent organization to Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), recently announced changes in its leadership team.
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Beware: Scams Targeting ABMP Free Website Users
01/05/2018It has been brought to our attention that some members have received fraudulent invoices for member websites. The invoice claimed to be for yearly web hosting from “Web Host Agents” in New York. Remember, your member website through ABMP is free and always will be—if you ever have a question about an invoice or notice you receive, please contact our membership team at 800-458-2267 or expectmore@abmp.com.
The Most Popular Articles, Blogs, and Webinars of 2017
12/29/2017From Massage & Bodywork articles, ABMP.com posts, Body Sense magazine, and the 130+ webinars in the ABMP Education Center, there was a lot of reading, learning, and sharing this year.
A Daily Dose of Beet Juice Can Boost Brain Performance
12/18/2017According to new research performed at Wake Forest University, taking a daily shot of beet juice one hour before a workout can improve the function and performance of aging brains.
Massage Envy Franchising Releases Message to the Profession
12/10/2017CEO Joseph C. Magnacca released a statement titled “Our Message to the Massage Therapy Profession.” In it, Magnacca addresses the recent sexual assaults suffered in Massage Envy franchised locations and their commitment to “swift and meaningful change” to protect both “clients and massage therapists” moving forward.
ISPA Spa Workforce Survey Closing Soon—Your Response Requested
12/07/2017The landmark ISPA Spa Workforce Survey is closing this weekend. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the industry and to address the workforce-related issues affecting you.
We are particularly keen to hear the views of service providers (including massage therapists, estheticians, and nail technicians). If you are a spa manager, please make sure to cascade the link to as many of your team as possible.
You as Ambassador
12/06/2017The recent Massage Envy sexual assault incidents reported by BuzzFeed can make for difficult conversations with clients. We’ve received feedback, as well as requests, for further information about how best to proceed in the aftermath of this story. Here are some suggestions on how to proceed with clients.
Massage Envy Responds to BuzzFeed Report Regarding Sexual Assaults
11/30/2017Joseph C. Magnacca, CEO Massage Envy Franchising, LLC, today released a statement on Massage Envy’s website regarding the November 26 BuzzFeed report “Hands Off.”
ABMP Statement on BuzzFeed Report
11/29/2017We at Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) are closely monitoring the fallout after the recent BuzzFeed investigative story “Hands Off” about sexual assault at Massage Envy franchise locations. We are deeply disturbed by the reported cases and in how Massage Envy reportedly handled them.
ABMP and AMTA Joint Response to FSMTB Human Trafficking Report
11/16/2017The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) are joining together to respond to the new report on human trafficking and recommendations by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).