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While licensure by endorsement can seem complicated, the process is usually straightforward when you understand what state regulatory boards expect and prepare your documentation in advance. Reference this grab-and-go checklist to help you avoid common delays so you can start practicing quickly if you’re packing up and moving across state lines.
The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking public input as it begins developing rules for the new voluntary registration system for massage and Asian bodywork therapists established under House File 3825. Early feedback accepted through October 16.
Specializing in niche massage modalities can be a worthwhile career move, but it’s important to navigate the regulatory responsibilities that come with it. Lines between massage and other wellness professions can blur, making scope of practice an essential part of the niche modality conversation.
Read ABMP Director of Government Relations Laura Puryear's comments to the California Senate Appropriations Committee opposing Assembly Bill 1703.
Golden, CO (July 21, 2026) — Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), in partnership with Hand & Stone, is proud to announce that Bene's Career Academy in Florida is the first school winner in ABMP's annual Massage Is for EveryBody contest. Now in its 31st year, ABMP's Massage Is for EveryBody is a campaign born from grassroots efforts to ensure that hands-on work is not seen as a luxury for the few, but a powerful therapeutic opportunity for all. This yearlong campaign in
AI is beginning to influence how government agencies process information, organize public feedback, and modernize regulatory processes. Let’s open a chat and discuss where we’re seeing AI in the legislative world and what that means for professionals.
On July 1, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa announced the new appointment of Carrie Walsh as Chief Executive Officer.
On June 29, the US Department of Education (ED) made the proposed accountability framework rules permanent. In the announcement, ED included a delay of select provisions that would grant programs connected to certain professions, including massage, a one-year pause in implementation of these rules.
Most states require a nationally recognized licensing exam, while a few opt for a state-specific exam. Lately, some jurisdictions are exploring the state-specific testing pathway. Learn the pros and cons of each exam option.
Leaders in the massage therapy profession will share their tools and strategies at a two-day conference in San Diego, California, June 13-14, 2026.