Navigating a world with COVID-19 is new for all of us and is subject to daily and sometimes hourly changes as we escalate measures to protect health and safety.​​​​​​.
Technology has certainly put us in touch with important information on preventive measures for spreading the COVID-19 virus, such as washing our hands and avoiding contact with those who are sick. However, much of the information is ignoring an essential part to staying healthy—boosting our immune system!
An important message from ABMP President, Les Sweeney and Ruth Werner on COVID-19.
My friends and colleagues, it’s time to shut it down. It’s past time to shut it down.
This post is adapted from a message sent to ABMP members on Friday, March 6, from ABMP president Les Sweeney. We will be compiling the information regarding COVID-19 within this message, and updating that list with the latest as the situation develops.
Massage therapists don’t normally talk about the steps they take to sanitize their space. However, now is the time to be transparent with clients and potential clients about protocols.
Episode 9 of the Thinking Practitioner Podcast with Whitney Lowe and Til Luchau is now available. In this episode, Whitney and Til discuss "What the Heck is Descending Modulation?"
The September/October 2019 issue of Massage & Bodywork, featuring a 16-page special section on CBD and massage, was recently nominated for two prestigious Maggie Awards.
Massage therapists may have questions regarding COVID-19, including proper hygiene and protocol. Ruth Werner, author of A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, offers the following tips for massage therapists.
ABMP members, even sole proprietors, can apply for disability insurance through our partnership with Salon & Spa Benefits (www.salonspabenefits.com). If you are unable to work due to a sickness, an injury, surgery, pregnancy complications, or maternity leave, a disability insurance policy can help you pay your normal everyday expenses.