Summer 2026
Technique
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Shoulder Work for Neck Pain
Just because the pain is in the neck doesn’t mean that’s where it’s originating.
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The Knee Is Rarely the Knee’s Problem
By recognizing the knee as a transmission point within the kinetic chain rather than a standalone joint, therapists can address the upstream and downstream restrictions that can cause knee stress and pain.
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Bending Time
By Til LuchauTime perception is shaped by interoception and body state, which means hands-on work can directly influence how clients experience duration.
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Energy Medicine in Bodywork
Energy work can be a divisive topic in the massage field, however, there are valuable potential benefits and insights to be gained through exploring and integrating energetic modalities in therapeutic practice.
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Going for Gold
A gold medal-winning massage may not be what you think. It’s not about fancy tools, flashy techniques, or pedigree. It’s about centering the bodywork on the client experience.
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This Is Why Your Beginning Should Be at the Back
Starting your work on the client’s back can give multiple data points for mapping out your session.
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Scapular Mechanics and Upper Back Pain
By Whitney LowePosture, muscle tightness, and injury can cause scapular dyskinesis. Broadening your approach can help address a client’s scapular instability.
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Don’t Let Diagnosis Dissuade Deeper Communication
The information your client provides about their personal experience can tell you much more than a diagnosis on its own.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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The Evidence Massage Therapy Needs
By Cal CatesWhen it comes to research, massage therapists should be used for massage therapy studies. Not doing that devalues the profession.
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Should Massage Therapists Sell Products?
By Elicia CrookSelling products can help support client outcomes even after they leave your treatment room and can provide a profit boost for your practice.
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What's Up in D.C.?
Several significant policy changes at the federal level have had a huge impact on massage therapy schools, professionals, and businesses.
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Clear Your Field
Use this cord-cutting exercise to reclaim your energy and restore your vitality.
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Build a Best-in-Class Digital Presence
Through ABMP, members now have access to a streamlined, modern solution designed to help clients find and choose you more easily.
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Avoid Healer Syndrome
By Laura AllenWe can’t magically heal anyone. But, we can facilitate people feeling better from the work we do.
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Learn from Being a Client
Receiving bodywork provides an important reminder of what to do (and what not to do) in your practice.
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Be Honest with Yourself and Your Clients
By Cal CatesOur ethical work requires acknowledging effects that extend beyond the table and may require us to act and think in new ways.
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When Superficial Fascia Goes Deep
Superficial fascia may not get the same attention as deep fascia, but it plays an extremely important role in the organization of tissues and the structure of the body.
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Regenerative Medicine and Massage Therapy
By Ruth WernerRegenerative medicine is broad, rapidly changing, and growing in popularity.
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ABMP—Then and Now
As part of ABMP’s 40th anniversary, we did a little digging through the files and found the results from ABMP’s first member survey in 1988.
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Speak Your Mind: Do you play music during sessions?
By Mary MurphyPractitioners offer their insights on playing music during sessions with clients.
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Knead to Know: How to Approach Tension Headaches
By Mary Murphy"How to Approach Tension Headaches" video, Massage & Bodywork remembers Jason Erickson, and reflecting on a lifetime in massage.
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More Than Commas
Continuing education in any field is always beneficial, regardless of how long you've been doing what you do.
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2026 ISPA Conference
A major theme throughout the 2026 ISPA conference was the continued demand for spa employees, especially massage therapists.
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Faces of Bodywork: Rachel McGill
By Mary MurphyMeet massage therapist and ABMP member Rachel McGill, who runs Tactus Austin in Austin, Texas.