Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory reporters are those who work in medical and education fields and are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect. Depending on the state, massage therapists may be classified under this designation.

Curious how to incorporate AI tools into your exercise routines, practice, or business? Read about these current trends and tangible takeaways from the American Council on Exercise.
AI Expected to Lead the Way in Health and Fitness Trends for 2026
Did you miss our anatomy column last year about the sciatic nerve? Check out one of Massage & Bodywork magazine’s most popular videos of 2025 and learn about the sciatic nerve’s path and connections through a 3D view from the inside out.
The Sciatic Nerve: A 3D View from the Inside Out
Does more clinical experience always lead to better outcomes? In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Doug Nelson explores both sides of the experience debate. Join the conversation and learn practical ways to keep a curious mind throughout your career.
Clinical Experience: Asset, Liability, or Both?
Visit abmp.com/massage-week to get involved, learn more, and submit an entry into the essay contest for 2026. Look for more ways to celebrate this initiative all year long.
Mandatory reporters are those who work in medical and education fields and are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect. Depending on the state, massage therapists may be classified under this designation.
Finding financial health can be a challenge for massage therapists. This ABMP member benefit from our partners at Qnity can help.
Olivia Wampler’s legacy lives on in a small oasis in the form of a touchless spa for parents who deal with unimaginable stress while caring for their children with critical illnesses.
A newly proposed federal rule could affect access to student loans.