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Crafting a definition for this profession can help unify massage therapy and massage therapists in their roles as valid health-care providers.

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

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

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

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

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.