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Pensacola: National Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2024

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We Love our Massage Therapists!

The American Massage Therapy Association’s Annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) takes place October 20-26, 2024. This week is dedicated week to massage therapists across the U.S. to promote the health benefits of massage therapy and their practices. Check out AMTA's website for more information!

Massage Therapy Resources

American Massage Therapy Association
The mission of the American Massasge Therapy Association is to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science, and practice of massage therapy.
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is a national membership association that goes above and beyond great liability insurance to make it easier for massage and bodywork practitioners and students to succeed. Founded in 1987, ABMP has distinguished itself in the massage community.
Florida State Massage Therapy Association
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) is the only association that works exclusively for massage therapists in Florida. Founded in 1939, FSMTA is the oldest professional massage therapy association in the country.

LRC Books

Fascia in Sport and Movement, Second Edition by Robert Schleip; Jan Wilke; Amanda Baker
Call Number: QM563 .F248 2021
ISBN: 9781912085774
Publication Date: 2021
Introduction to Massage Therapy by Mary Beth Braun
Call Number: RM721 .B825 2014
ISBN: 9781451173192
Publication Date: 2014
Myofascial Release by Ruth Duncan
Call Number: RM721 .D911 2022
ISBN: 9781718200715
Publication Date: 2022
Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice by Susan G. Salvo
Call Number: RM721 .S186 2020
ISBN: 9780323581288
Publication Date: 2020
The Complete Guide to Reflexology by Ruth Hull
Call Number: RM723.R43 H913 2022
ISBN: 9781644116258
Publication Date: 2023

Benefits of Massage

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