Happy Holidays from FSMTB!

Our office will be closed from December 23–27 as our staff takes time to recharge and celebrate with loved ones. We’ll be back on December 30, ready to support you!
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The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) provides consistent and nationally recognized entry-level standards that assist state regulators in evaluating an individual’s ability to practice massage safely and competently. Examination
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FSMTB plays a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting continuing education within the field of massage therapy. FSMTB recognizes the importance of maintaining standards in massage education to ensure that practitioners are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills. Education
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Regulation
FSMTB membership is comprised of the massage therapy regulatory boards and agencies in the United States and its territories. Through the provision of education, legislative policy expertise, and regulatory programs and services, FSMTB supports our members in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public safely and competently. Regulation
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Stay up-to-date on industry news with updates from FSMTB. Network with fellow regulators and other industry professionals at FSMTB hosted events. News & Events
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Resource Center
The FSMTB wants to ensure that consumers of massage and bodywork services have adequate knowledge about what they can expect from a massage and bodywork practitioner. Most importantly, FSMTB wants to ensure that the public is aware of the requirements for licensure for each state and that resources are available to check the license status of practitioners. Resource Center

Month: July 2024


Corey Ciocchetti | 2024 FSMTB Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker

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Joining us this year as the keynote speaker is Corey Ciocchetti presenting, Inspire Integrity: Chase An Authentic Life.

Serving as the Bill Daniels Professor of Business Ethics and Legal Studies at the University of Denver, Corey Ciocchetti is one of the University’s most popular and highest-rated professors. Corey joined DU after graduating with a law degree from Duke University School of Law, a Masters degree in Religious Studies and two Bachelors degrees in Finance and Economics—summa cum laude—from the University of Denver.


(GENERAL-24-83) Temporary Injunction on Program Length Regulations

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On October 31, 2023, the Department published a final rule in the Federal Register that included changes to regulations pertaining to financial responsibility, administrative capability, certification procedures, and ability to benefit (ATB). Those regulations are scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2024.


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OVERALAND PARK, KS – July 2024 – Keith Warren, former executive director of the former Alabama Board of Massage Therapy has resigned as vice president and member of the FSMTB board of directors. FSMTB thanks Mr. Warren for his dedication and service. Click to continue reading.


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FSMTB Closed for Independence Day


Provider Spotlight-Trinity Therapeutics CEU LLC

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Calcium Deposits & Power Point Deep Tissue-This course utilizes lectures, demonstration and hands-on practice focusing on the recognition and causes/effects of calcium deposits on the musculoskeletal system. Over 75% hands-on learning