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Monkeypox: What Should Massage Therapists Be Watching For?
07/13/2022

We’re not done with COVID, not by a long shot (public behavior notwithstanding), and now we have warning signals of another contagious viral infection that is behaving in ways we haven’t seen before—monkeypox. Before you panic, let’s remember that information is the best defense—so here is some background on monkeypox you can use to take appropriate action and to be a source of reliable information to your clients and others.

In Celebration of Pride Month: Resources from ABMP
06/16/2022

A multicolored Pride Flag representing the LGBTQIA+ community.

This month, to honor the LGBTQIA+ community, we want to take a moment to celebrate the diversity of our members along with their clients, as well as provide educational resources from our magazine, CE library, and podcasts. 

Take Extra Care
05/25/2022

Young Black woman with her eyes closed taking a deep breath.

Each time we experience a national tragedy, each time we share a collective pain, the treatment rooms of massage therapists and bodyworkers become even more of a sacred space. Remembering you may not know all that your client brings to the table is both essential and humbling.

Noriko Smith: Finding Life Through Oncology Massage
05/20/2022

Noriko Smith, massage therapist and winner of ABMP's Massage is for EveryBody essay contest.

Noriko Smith was one of the winners of ABMP’s Massage is for EveryBody 2021 contest, and we wanted to share more of her story, which exemplifies the inclusive values of this campaign. Please join us in celebrating Noriko!