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The 19th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) was held October 3-5 in Washington, DC, with 40 member boards and agencies represented. Delegates elected five positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2025 Nominating Committee. The following members were elected by the membership to serve […]

FSMTB supports efforts to establish compatible requirements and cooperative procedures for the legal regulation of massage therapists in order to facilitate professional mobility and to simplify and standardize the licensing process. The Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) provides an effective path towards meeting this goal. Recently, AMTA and FSMTB met to discuss concerns pertaining to IMpact, […]

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FSMTB has learned that MPower Career Training/Allied Health Career Institute has ceased operations, effective immediately. Click to learn more.

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.

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

Stephen Tortorello is a massage educator with over 20 years of experience. Whether you are beginning your massage therapy journey or enhancing your skills, Stephen’s engaging, hands-on classes equip students with the skills to excel in massage therapy. His commitment to excellence and innovation ensures top-quality education. For more information, visit www.everwellnessinstitute.com. Each month we […]

The 2024 Massage Board Executive Summit was held in Savannah, Georgia on April 4-5. Guest speakers included Dr. W. Keith Campbell, a psychology professor from the University of Georgia, who discussed general differences and evolving cultural and societal trends resulting from changing demographics and their impact on educational expectations, standards, and uniformity.

Occupational licensure compacts are legislatively enacted agreements between states to facilitate multistate practice and strengthen public protection for licensed professions. Since 2016, more than 300 pieces of compact legislation have been adopted by states and territories from the 17 available licensure compacts.

The FSMTB Annual Meeting is designed for FSMTB members and those involved in regulation to learn and share information. Educators and the general public are also welcome to attend. Please be aware that registration priority is given to FSMTB Member Boards, and attendance may be limited to accommodate members at the discretion of FSMTB.

Lawmakers in Nebraska are considering legislation that would enter the state into three different interstate licensing compacts for health care workers.