Ep 61 – A Thank-You and an Announcement

"Thank You" in colorful letters and patterns

Thanks to our 2020 listeners! You’ve made this a special year to remember. We’ll strive to continue to bring you fresh and engaging content and interviews throughout the coming year. And we’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be bringing Meditate & Move from Facebook to The ABMP Podcast Network. More info to come soon!

Author Images: 
Darren Buford, Massage & Bodywork Editor-in-Chief
Kristin Coverly, LMT, ABMP Director of Education
Author Bio: 

Darren Buford is editor-in-chief of Massage & Bodywork magazine and senior director of communications for ABMP. Contact him at darren@abmp.com.

Kristin Coverly, LMT, is director of profession education for ABMP. Contact her at kristin@abmp.com.

Sponsors: 

We’d like to thank our 2020 sponsors: Oakworks, Anatomy Trains, Books of Discovery, and Yomassage.

News

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Tennessee Increases Minimum Education Hours

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.

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

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