Informed Isn’t the Same as Correct
When the opportunity presents itself, educate your clients about fascia in a way that’s relatable. Learn how to explain it so they can understand.
Knead to Know: Deconstructing Adhesions
Podcast: Deconstructing Adhesions
Handling adhesions is not an easy task as a massage therapist. On this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Allison Denney dives into what we know about adhesions and poses important questions we should ask when assessing pain.
abmp.com/podcasts/ep-530-deconstructing-adhesions-rebel-mt-allison-denney
Blog: Doug Nelson Honored for Distinguished Service
If you’ve read any of Doug Nelson’s columns over the years in Massage & Bodywork magazine, you know that service is at the heart of what he does and who he is. Whether in the treatment room or in the community, Nelson is a role model for this tenet. The University of Illinois recently honored Nelson’s work by presenting him with the Distinguished Service Award.
abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/industry-leader-doug-nelson-honored-distinguished-service
News: No Tax on Tips
In September 2025, the US Department of the Treasury announced a list of 68 jobs that qualify for a new tax deduction under the No Tax on Tips Act. The list includes massage therapists! The new tax deduction will exempt qualifying tips for workers in certain professions and will begin with the taxes you file in 2026.
abmp.com/updates/news/massage-therapists-included-tip-tax-break
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