Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
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Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is a national membership association that goes above and beyond great liability insurance to make it easier for massage and bodywork practitioners and students to succeed. ABMP Provides Massage Therapy Professionals, Massage Students, and Massage Schools with Massage Liability Insurance, Massage Marketing Materials, Massage Business Support,..
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1w ago
Senate Bill 370 was enacted in late April to help prevent human trafficking at businesses and implement license display obligations. See how your business is affected ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1w ago
Without your support, the Alabama massage therapy profession is in danger of losing its regulatory board, which could result in inconsistent regulation or none at all. Call Governor Kay Ivey to encourage the passage of Senate Bill 137 to protect massage regulation ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1w ago
On May 15, 2024, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Senate Bill 137, terminating the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy and its functions to create the new Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board. Learn key takeaways from the bill and how its passage may affect you ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
3w ago
Senate Bill 786 impacts massage establishment licensing, emergency suspension orders, and inspections. ABMP details how the bill may affect you and your business in this legislative web post ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1M ago
On April 16, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588, increasing the minimum massage curriculum hours that an applicant for massage licensure must complete at an approved school for massage, bodywork, or somatic therapy to be eligible for licensure under the Massage Licensure Act. Find out the new state minimum requirement ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1M ago
A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
1M ago
Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
2M ago
New rules issued by the North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy impact initial license applications, student compensation, and etiquette for new clients ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
2M ago
ABMP advocated on your behalf regarding Senate Standing Committee Report 4, which would reverse an executive order that seeks to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists. We support this legislation and invite you to read our comments and write to your elected officials ..read more
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
2M ago
ABMP is seeking volunteers to provide chair massage to Arkansas state legislators at the Capitol from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Email us if you're interested ..read more