July/August 2010 issue of the Massage Message
This is my last message to you as FSMTA President. I have been honored to play a leadership role in this wonderful organization of volunteers.  I never realized how much …

By: Gary Petitjean, LMT
The 360th General Business Meeting of the Board of Massage Therapy was held on April 29 – 30, 2010 at the Tampa Airport Marriott in Tampa, Florida. Board members present included Karen …

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or access the complaint form online here.
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To stop unlicensed activity, you must report it!

The FSMTA State Store is now online.  Show your professional affiliation by wearing FSMTA apparel or using FSMTA accessories.  We have a wide variety of FSMTA merchandise for sale like polo shirts, water bottles, bags, and more. …

The new Executive Officers were sworn in at convention and have officially begun their 2 year term.   We look forward to working with them and appreciate their donation of time and energy to the FSMTA and …

Since 1985 FSMTA has recognized that there is a need for a standard basic training in Pre & Post Event Sports Massage for those therapists across the State of Florida who wish to participate and …

Though the Florida State Massage Therapy Association did help to form the first laws and rules regarding massage therapy in Florida, FSMTA does not regulate your license. The FSMTA promotes and protects the massage therapy …

The FSMTA Annual Convention & Trade Show would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors listed.
Their support is essential in coordinating the largest massage therapy convention and trade show in the country. …

The Annual Massage Therapy Awareness Week is full of public outreach and educational programs related to massage therapy.  One event that has grown in popularity over the past several years is held at Warm Mineral Springs.  You are …

The Florida Board of Massage Therapy recently expanded the list of approved exams for licensure.   This rule became effective September 9, 2009.
64B7-25.001 Examination Requirements.
(1) The Department shall issue a license to a person who:
(a) Pays …

By: R. Scott Hartsfield, LMT, CPT
FSMTA Legislative Committee Chair
As we all know, in Florida, massage therapy falls under the Department of Health (DOH) jurisdiction.  Naturally, physicians and other healthcare practitioners do as well.
It is common …

Talking in Tallahassee
Massage Therapy Legislative Awareness Days
March 31 and April 1, 2009
By Scott Hartsfield, FSMTA Lefislative Committee Chair
Our focus in 2009 has been different from years past. As we have heard from many, including our …