July 12-18

Everybody Deserves A Massage Week

Unwind and rejuvenate during Everybody Deserves a Massage Week! From warm stone to deep tissue, find your perfect touch of tranquility.

Yearly Date

Second Full Week in July after Independence Day

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Mark your calendars for an exceptionally relaxing week as Everybody Deserves A Massage Week kicks off on July 14! Introduced by the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the week encourages wellness and relaxation while appreciating the therapeutic benefits of massage. The history of massage itself stretches back to ancient times, used as a treatment for health and wellbeing across cultures. So indulge with a Swedish or Thai massage, enjoy the soothing warm stone massage or feel rejuvenated with a deep tissue massage and remember, Everybody Deserves A Massage Week isn't just a slogan - it's a well-being movement! So let's embrace this soothing celebration with open arms and relaxed minds. It's time to find your perfect touch of tranquility!

Everybody Deserves A Massage Week Timeline

1987

Establishment of ABMP

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), a leading national association dedicated to the profession, was founded.

1995

Initiation of Massage Week

ABMP establishes Everybody Deserves A Massage Week to advocate for the therapeutic benefits of massage and wellness industries.

2001

Increased Public Acceptance

Public acceptance and usage of therapeutic massage increased dramatically, indicating shifting societal attitudes towards wellness and self-care.

2008

Economic Impact Report

An economic impact report acknowledged the massage industry as an integral part of the health and wellness sector, contributing billions to the economy.

2020

Pandemic Challenges and Resilience

Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, massage therapists and businesses adapted to continue providing services safely, highlighting the industry's resilience.

How to Celebrate Everybody Deserves A Massage Week

1 Book a spa day

Start the week off right by booking a day at your favorite spa. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage followed by other soothing treatments like a facial or a soak in a hot tub. You deserve it!

2 Give a massage

Why not spread the love? Show someone you care by giving them a massage. Need some help? There are plenty of online tutorials to guide you.

3 Try a new type of massage

Expand your horizons and try out a different style of massage you've never had before. Maybe it's Thai, Shiatsu or Reflexology, you might discover your new favorite relaxation technique.

4 Invest in some massage tools

Between professional massage sessions, it's nice to have some tools available at home for those times when tensions rise. A handheld massager, neck, back or foot massager could become your best friend!

5 Learn about the benefits of massage

Invest some time this week in understanding why everybody deserves a massage. Dive into the world of health and wellness to discover how massage therapy can help reduce pain, alleviate stress, improve sleep, and so much more.

Why We Love Everybody Deserves A Massage Week

Promotes wellness and relaxation

Everybody Deserves a Massage Week emphasizes the importance of wellness and relaxation. It invites us to indulge in different types of massages like Swedish, Thai, or most soothing of all, warm stone massages. It is a reminder not to neglect our physical and mental wellbeing and to take time for relaxation.

Brings people together

This week is an opportunity to bond with friends, loved ones or even colleagues by giving one another massages. It fosters care, understanding and is a lovely way to show someone that they are appreciated and that we care about their wellbeing.

Encourages learning and discovery

There's always a chance to learn something new during Everybody Deserves a Massage Week. Be it learning a new massage technique online, understanding the science behind the benefits of massages, or even discovering and investing in some new massage tools, there's always an opportunity to learn more about the amazing world of massage therapy.