We learned in our first Blueprint for Success column, “Root Canal or Networking?”, that networking is the act of connecting. There are lots of ways to connect people. One of my favorites is via email, with a smooth email introduction. 

The third and final ebook exploring Thomas Myers’s Anatomist’s Corner columns from Massage & Bodywork magazine is available for ABMP Certified members in the ABMP Education Center.

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has announced upcoming changes to Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) content.

This new course from Ben Benjamin entitled “Ethics: Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy” addresses a critical topic in our profession. Viewers will learn the definition and history of sexual abuse, how to maintain sexual boundaries in draping and quality of touch, and the warning signs of predator therapists.

Professional Assist Corporation (PAC), the parent organization to Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), recently announced changes in its leadership team.

It has been brought to our attention that some members have received fraudulent invoices for member websites. The invoice claimed to be for yearly web hosting from “Web Host Agents” in New York.

The January/February 2018 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine is available to the entire profession for free online at www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com.

The newest issue of ABMP’s award-winning magazine Body Sense is available for members to share with clients.

Happy New Year! Here are a few of our favorite articles and resources for helping you reach your 2018 goals.

From Massage & Bodywork articles, ABMP.com posts, Body Sense magazine, and the 130+ webinars in the ABMP Education Center, there was a lot of reading, learning, and sharing this year.