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Johnathan Twidell, aka, Shiatsu Guy, doesn't see shiatsu or what I do as work. It’s such a part of me that it’s just what I do, and I love doing it.

Adriane Maxwell is passionate about creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where women from all walks of life can come together to learn, heal, and grow.

Remember how challenging it was to build your massage practice? Would you relish the thought of repeating that journey?

FSMTB executive director Debra Persigner talks about their mission is to support members in their work of public protection, ensuring that massage therapy is provided to the public safely.

Heather Topoly has worked in a wide range of massage businesses, including chiropractic, PT clinics, corporate, and hospice.

Deep tissue massage changed the course of massage therapist Kei Yumoto's career.

After experiencing trauma, a deeper understanding of massage's healing power emerged, with advice for new practitioners to stay persistent and embrace their unique style despite challenges.

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.

Carol Reyes Ryan discovered massage therapy through personal experiences, they were inspired to pursue a career in the field. Read her compelling story.

We asked ABMP members some questions about the prices of their typical 60-minute massage or bodywork session—where it is now, and how it has changed.

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.