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

FSMTB is always seeking enthusiastic and qualified volunteers. As FSMTB endeavors to carry out the directives of its members, volunteers are a vital component of our work. Volunteers may serve in a variety of capacities in the areas of continuing education, examination, and governance.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please submit an application using the button below. Your application will be given every consideration; however, its completion does not imply that you will be appointed. For more information, please email connect@fsmtb.org.

Volunteer Application

 

Volunteer  Opportunities

Content Development Advisory Panel (CDAP): The CDAP guides the development and monitors the content of continuing education courses in REACH and recommends improvements to the program.

Continuing Education Registry Review Panel (RRP): The RRP ensures provider compliance with the FSMTB’s Continuing Education Standards and recommends revisions to Standards.

License Renewal Committee (LRC)***: The LRC reviews industry issues relating to massage therapy licensing renewal, continuing education, and regulatory education requirements. The Committee also recommends revisions to the FSMTB’s Continuing Education Standards and Registry Guidebook.

***Requires volunteer to be a current or former associate member of FSMTB.

Examination Development Committee (EDC)**: The EDC reviews and revises potential examination items.

Examination Eligibility Review Panel (ERP)***: The ERP reviews MBLEx candidate eligibility, including conducting interviews and hearings regarding policy violations and making recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Examination Item Writers (EIW): EIWs write and submit items (questions and answers) through the secure examination portal for MBLEx.

Practice Test Item Writers (PTIW): PTIWs write questions for MBLEx Check. Massage therapy students are welcome and encouraged to volunteer.

**Requires volunteer to have been an Examination Item Writer.

***Requires volunteer to be a current or former associate member of FSMTB.

Board of Directors*: The Board of Directors is elected by membership to govern the Federation, including policy development and enforcement, strategic planning, finances, and appointing committee members.

Examination Policy Committee*: Provides general oversight of the licensing examination process. Subcommittees may be appointed to assist this Committee with its responsibilities.

Finance Committee*: Reviews and proposes the annual budget, reviews the Federation’s investments and audit, and advises the Board of Directors regarding fiscal policy.

Nominating Committee*:
This committee seeks nominations from member boards and associate members and shall present a slate of qualified candidates for election to the board of directors at the Annual Meeting. The members of this committee are elected each year at the Annual Meeting from nominations submitted by the nominating committee or by nominations from the floor. To be eligible for this committee, the nominee must have attended at least one Annual Meeting.

Policy Committee*: Researches and develops proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules as directed by the Board of Directors or the Delegate Assembly.

*Must be an associate member. An associate member is a current and legally serving member of an FSMTB member board or an individual who has served on a member board within the last 12 months. An associate member can also be the chief administrative officer of a member board or a current serving member of the FSMTB board of directors.