Global Wellness Summit Announces Winners of Global Wellness Awards
11/08/2017The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today announced the winners of its prestigious Global Wellness Awards, which honor outstanding industry leaders in seven categories.
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FSMTB Human Trafficking Task Force Report Released
11/03/2017The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) released its Human Trafficking Task Force Report at its 2017 Annual Meeting.
NCBTMB and The Heart Touch Project Launch Pain and Palliative Care Specialty Certificate Program
11/03/2017The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) has announced a partnership with The Heart Touch Project (THTP) to introduce the profession’s first Pain and Palliative Care Specialty Certificate Program.
Apply to Represent the MTF in the Boston Marathon
10/27/2017Team 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.
WellBiz Brands Inc. Appoints New Executive Chairman
10/26/2017WellBiz Brands, Inc.—the manager of health and wellness brands Elements Massage, Fitness Together, and FIT36—has announced the appointment of Joseph Luongo as executive chairman, effective immediately.
Massage Alleviates Muscle Soreness After Exercise
10/24/2017The researchers found that muscle soreness rating decreased significantly when the participants received massage intervention compared with no intervention.
ISPA Names Zeel Spa 2017 Innovation of the Year
10/20/2017The International SPA Association (ISPA) honored Zeel Spa with the first annual ISPA Innovation of the Year award at the ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas that took place October 16–18, 2017.
ISPA Announces Workforce Study Launch
10/17/2017The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation announced the launch of a groundbreaking spa workforce study at the 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo being held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, October 16–18. The study is aimed at analyzing the recruitment, retention, and engagement of professionals in the spa sector.
ISPA to Partner with FEED at 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo
10/10/2017The International SPA Association (ISPA) announced a partnership with FEED to provide food for 16,000 children in need on behalf of the global spa community.
FSMTB 2017 Election Results
10/06/2017The 12th Annual Meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) was held in Tampa, Florida, on September 29–30, 2017. In attendance were 41 delegates, along with 60 registrants from member boards, businesses and professional associations.