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ABMP Announces Leadership Changes
01/08/2018

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

Beware: Scams Targeting ABMP Free Website Users
01/05/2018

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.

Massage Envy Franchising Releases Message to the Profession
12/10/2017

CEO Joseph C. Magnacca released a statement titled “Our Message to the Massage Therapy Profession.” In it, Magnacca addresses the recent sexual assaults suffered in Massage Envy franchised locations and their commitment to “swift and meaningful change” to protect both “clients and massage therapists” moving forward.  

 
You as Ambassador
12/06/2017

The recent Massage Envy sexual assault incidents reported by BuzzFeed can make for difficult conversations with clients. We’ve received feedback, as well as requests, for further information about how best to proceed in the aftermath of this story. Here are some suggestions on how to proceed with clients. 

 
 
 
ABMP Statement on BuzzFeed Report
11/29/2017

We at Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) are closely monitoring the fallout after the recent BuzzFeed investigative story “Hands Off” about sexual assault at Massage Envy franchise locations. We are deeply disturbed by the reported cases and in how Massage Envy reportedly handled them.

 
ABMP and AMTA Joint Response to FSMTB Human Trafficking Report
11/16/2017

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) are joining together to respond to the new report on human trafficking and recommendations by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).