Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued some new guidance about mask usage among vaccinated people. In short, they said take ’em off—inside and outside, 6 feet apart and closer. But you may be wondering, what does this mean about masks in my session room?

Now more than ever, it is critical to ensure your massage practice is being found on Google. The world has shifted online, and it’s important your business is able to be found! With 46% of all Google searches being for local businesses, consumers are looking to spend their money locally.

In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, ABMP has compiled a list of some of our free resources, such as articles from Massage & Bodywork magazine, podcasts episodes from The ABMP Podcast, videos, and more.

Allissa Haines of Massage Business Blueprint (massagebusinessblueprint.com) shares her thoughts on what massage therapists owe their employers in this exclusive blog post from ABMP.

Several massage and bodywork school programs have reached out to inform us that they have been receiving email solicitations to purchase an email list of ABMP contacts. This is a fraudulent email, and we have sent a cease and desist notice requesting that these solicitations stop. We appreciate the schools who have informed us of these emails, and if you receive one we recommend that you simply delete it, or report it as spam if your email provider gives you that option.

Our next event in the ABMP CE Socials series is now open for registration at abmp.com/ce-socials. ABMP CE Socials allow you to connect and engage with your massage community, experts in the field, and ABMP as you learn and earn CE!

No matter what your experience level as a massage therapist, a certification in Rolfing Structural Integration can complement your skills and challenge you at a deeper level.

At the very core of the Structural Elements (se) philosophy is the 15-minute, full-body, Comprehensive Manual Therapy session (CMT), which can be performed by massage therapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, or any other bodywork practitioners to aid in patient recovery. Read more in this Q&A from founder Doug Bertram.

Researchers at Syracuse University recently conducted a study to determine the mechanisms behind CBD’s ability to reduce pain, as well as the impact the placebo effect may have on pain outcomes.

The Five Lights Center of Shiatsu Studies announced six courses that are now available through the school’s online educational program. All courses are taught through Zoom’s livestream video platform.