Skip to main content

Latest From ABMP

Product Spotlight: CBD CLINIC
12/26/2019

CBD CLINIC™ was founded in 2014 by Abacus Health Products, a pharmaceutical company that develops naturally derived over-the-counter (OTC) topicals.

Education Spotlight: Sarga Bodywork
12/19/2019

Sarga is a form of barefoot massage that has gained popularity in the past few years. We spoke with Sarga's founders to find out what makes this form of bodywork appealing to therapists looking to reinvent their practice.

Massage Techniques and Palpation Guide for the Psoas Major
12/18/2019

Image of massage therapist palpating the abdomen of a client, with one hand on top of the other, pressing in toward the psoas muscle

Structurally, the psoas is the deepest muscle in our core. It connects the upper body to the lower body, and is a major player in steadying the spine on the legs. Balance in this muscle is key for optimum function: a tight, short psoas can cause an anterior pelvic tilt, while an overstretched psoas creates a posterior pelvic tilt. The irony is that your clients may present with both.

Service Spotlight: Q&A with MassageBook
12/16/2019

What makes MassageBook so effective at running and growing a successful bodywork business? We asked Mark Volkmann, CEO of MassageBook, a few questions to find out.

ABMP Exam Coach Testimonials - MBLEx
12/06/2019

You always hear us say that ABMP Exam Coach is the most advanced, easiest-to-use online MBLEx test prep in the profession, but you don’t have to take our word for it. We’ve collected feedback from some of the 30,000+ students who have used it to study for the MBLEx, and from their educators.

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
12/04/2019

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Your wish has come true. Dark chocolate really is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health; it’s also one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Read on for the benefits and a recipe for mouthwatering dark chocolate chip cookies!