Vermont is one of five states in the United States that currently does not have state licensing or other state regulation of massage therapists. In June 2015, ABMP and the Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association submitted a Sunrise Application…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
As we’ve discussed in previous emails, Vermont is one of five states in the US that currently does not have state licensing or other state regulation of massage therapists. In June of 2015 ABMP and the Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association submitted a Sunrise…
A new study led by University of Colorado Boulder researchers found pregnant and postpartum women at risk of depression are less likely to suffer depression when they meditate or get in a yoga pose than when they are treated with psychotherapy and antidepressants.
The study focused on…
In a pilot study aimed to determine the impact of reiki therapy on the pain perception of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), reiki was shown to have a statistically significant effect on pain reduction.
The study sample included 43 patients undergoing TKA. All subjects had…
Oklahoma Massage Therapy Licensing Bill Carried Over
Oklahoma Senate Bill 687, discussed in our prior legislative updates, has carried over into the 2016 legislative session. …
Indiana SB 337
Indiana SB 337, recently introduced in the state legislature, proposes a mandatory licensure system for massage therapists in…
Changes to Oregon Continuing Education Rules
The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists recently adopted changes to the state’s continuing education (CE) rules. These changes go into effect on July 1, 2016…
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) has a new website that makes it easier to access the incredible offering of wellness resources they’ve compiled over the past 26 years.
Among the features of the new site is an improved…
The January/February 2016 issue of Massage & Bodywork is now available to ABMP members in both its print and digital format. Access the digital edition now at …
MINDBODY, a leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the wellness industry, has launched a new mobile app to help people live healthier, more active lifestyles.
The MINDBODY app uses location and past…