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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Examination
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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Education
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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News & Events
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

 

MBE Summit

The Massage Board Executive (MBE) Summit provides opportunities for executive directors/administrators and staff from each state member board or agency to gather and discuss key issues of mutual concern and share experiences that may benefit others.

For any questions regarding the MBE Summit, please contact us at gr@fsmtb.org.

2024 MBE Summit Summary

 

Virtual Membership Events

FSMTB hosts monthly membership events.

Topics addressed include:

  • IMpact, the Interstate Massage Compact
  • The value of licensure
  • The value of the MBLEx
  • Establishment regulation
  • Scopes of practice
  • Legislative trends in massage therapy regulation

These events are held virtually, the second Wednesday of the month:
1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT / 11:00 am MT / 10:00 am PT

Invitations with registration links will be emailed approximately three weeks prior to each event.