Articles tagged with 'news'

Deconstructing adhesions, Doug Nelson earning a distinguished service award, and no taxes on tips are among the topics.

Several hundred fascia scientists and practitioners walk into a room. . . and walk out with community and connection. Get tangible takeaways from this year's 7th Fascia Research Congress.

Massage therapists respond to this magazine's Speak Your Mind question of "Do You Offer Face Massage?"

What takes a massage from routine to remarkable? Editor in chief Darren Buford shares a recent example, which also reflects this issue's theme.

Minnesota is one of only three states without any statewide oversight. Licensure can change that and protect the profession in the state.

Learning about the inner workings of legislation can help you support your profession and your fellow MTs.

The number of massage schools and massage school graduates have climbed over the last two years.

Desmond Diaz used his background as a rehab technician to become a massage therapist who works with professional athletes and teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and US Men's and Women's soccer.

Join Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) in celebrating Massage Is for EveryBody Week, July 20-26, 2025.

Practicing as a solo massage therapist is very different from practicing in a larger business or franchise and should warrant certain exemptions.

Lawmakers and regulators are paying more attention to pleas to stop human traffickers from using massage therapy as a cover for their crimes. Here are some ideas on how best to accomplish that.

Erik Dalton, founder of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, died January 11, 2025, at the age of 81.

Capsix Robotics and Aescape are introducing AI robotic massage experiences catered to the public

Kimberly Pettway found her way to massage while she was in the Air Force.

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Statewide board regulations protect you, the licensed massage therapist, as well as the rest of the public.

Massage & Bodywork magazine will be moving from six issues a year to four issues as ABMP will continue to produce the best publication in the profession and will continue to innovate on the content front.

Wanting to offer the AIDS community modalities that could make a difference in their lives, Bill brought Reiki into his practice.

Deep tissue massage changed the course of massage therapist Kei Yumoto's career.

After experiencing trauma, a deeper understanding of massage's healing power emerged, with advice for new practitioners to stay persistent and embrace their unique style despite challenges.

Johnathan Twidell, aka, Shiatsu Guy, doesn't see shiatsu or what I do as work. It's such a part of me that it's just what I do, and I love doing it.

Heather Topoly has worked in a wide range of massage businesses, including chiropractic, PT clinics, corporate, and hospice.

FSMTB executive director Debra Persigner talks about their mission is to support members in their work of public protection, ensuring that massage therapy is provided to the public safely.

Adriane Maxwell is passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where women from all walks of life can come together to learn, heal, and grow.

Remember how challenging it was to build your massage practice? Would you relish the thought of repeating that journey?

The work in hospitals focuses on human connection to ease patient suffering, with the emotional highs and lows of working with palliative care patients and supporting other therapists through Healwell.

Carol Reyes Ryan discovered massage therapy through personal experiences, they were inspired to pursue a career in the field. Read her compelling story.

The 6th International Fascia Research Congress (FRC) was held in Montreal, Quebec. Read some highlights from our Massage & Bodywork authors, educators, and friends.

4 Nineteen Education & Training was founded to support professional growth in massage therapy, while the Black Massage Therapists Facebook group and Conference were created to build community and address challenges faced by Black therapists.

"Each of us has one body that presents us with all the experiences we will ever have in this form; your body is precious and should be cared for with respect and reverence."

We asked ABMP members some questions about the prices of their typical 60-minute massage or bodywork session—where it is now, and how it has changed.

"I enjoy my connection with people."—Lee Hodges

Barrie Cassileth, PhD, a pioneer in the field of oncology massage research, passed away February 26, 2022. Author Cal Cates offers their thoughts on Dr. Cassileth's life and the lasting impact of her research.

Massage and bodywork school owners and educators from across the country gathered in Denver at the 2022 ABMP School Forum.

We're all familiar with the shortages of oil, gas, computer chips, lumber, and, most recently, baby formula. But back in April 2020, at the height of COVID-19 uncertainties, massage and bodywork product wholesalers were predicting supply chain woes.