The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists recently adopted changes to the state’s continuing education (CE) rules. These changes go into effect on July 1, 2016. All licensees renewing their licenses on or after July 1, 2016, must have fulfilled these CE requirements when they renew,…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health (ACIMH) has offered 10 complimentary student registrations to the 2016 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH). The ICIMH will be held May 18–20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 10 scholarships will be…
Massage and bodywork schools across the country should be on the lookout for the 2016 ABMP Education mailer containing information about upcoming events, programs, and support for massage educators. This year, three lucky schools will also receive a special surprise—a golden ticket…
The Coalition of National Massage Therapy Organizations met December 4 in Chicago to continue dialog on a variety of issues facing the massage therapy profession. The coalition comprises seven organizations participating on an equal footing, in an atmosphere of mutual participation and…
The Massage Therapy Foundation has extended the deadline for abstract submissions for the 2016 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC). The new deadline for poster and presentation abstracts is January 4, 2016, at 11:50 p.m. CST.
The IMTRC will take place May 12–15…
Attention—all therapists interested in advanced certification training in elite sports massage through CORE Sports & Performance Bodywork: the deadline for discounted early registration is just a week away. Apply by December 15 to get the best rate! After this date, tuition for the…
Prior to starting formal rulemaking action, the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy has issued Draft Pre-Notice Rule Changes that would reduce the number of hours of required continuing education (CE) from 24 hours every two…
The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) offers massage therapy students and practitioners the opportunity to advance their work through contest and grant programs.
The following grants and programs will be offered in 2016:
- Research Grants—Awards are up to $30,000. …
The ABMP School Forums will be back in 2016, and in three locations across the country to make it easier for school owners, directors, admissions representatives, instructors, career services counselors, and curriculum designers to attend.
The ABMP School Forums will explore…
Biofreeze, Massage Envy Spa, and Bon Vital’ announced the winners of their second annual Successful Hands Grant Program. The program supports professional massage therapy students in their educational pursuits. Applicants were asked to complete a 200-word essay on the topic, “What…