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The work in hospitals focuses on human connection to ease patient suffering, with the emotional highs and lows of working with palliative care patients and supporting other therapists through Healwell.

When done thoughtfully, a rebrand can be beneficial to your business and your future potential.

When you've gained enough experience as a bodyworker, it's time to turn the tables and help others and be a mentor.

Valuing the inherit worth, rights, and dignity of each individual includes other massage therapists.

When possible, respond quickly and politely to resolve negative online comments.

“Each of us has one body that presents us with all the experiences we will ever have in this form; your body is precious and should be cared for with respect and reverence.”

"I enjoy my connection with people."—Lee Hodges

4 Nineteen Education & Training was founded to support professional growth in massage therapy, while the Black Massage Therapists Facebook group and Conference were created to build community and address challenges faced by Black therapists.

When you pay yourself with intention, you can make better decisions about the direction of your business and your personal budget.

Be consistent in funding yourself through savings accounts and the future you will thank you.

If you start to think of your business as an asset you manage, and not an inseparable part of your identity, you will focus on ways to make it more valuable.

In March 2021, ABMP conducted a survey of US massage therapists and bodyworkers. Nearly 3,000 professionals were generous with their time and participation. Following is an overview of highlights from that research.