Do you know your status?  Are you an employee or independent contractor?  Maybe you are referred to as an employee but you’re being treated like an independent contractor.  Improperly treating an LMT as an Independent …

Joining the FSMTA gives you access to reduced rates on professional liability insurance. Our insurance is available exclusively to FSMTA members. You must fill out a separate application and pay a separate fee …

January/February 2012 issue of the Massage Message
Choices and Comfort
I do not usually read blogs but was taken with the practicality of the tips for personal comfort in the following:
“Top 5 Feng …

FSMTA Report – Board of Massage Therapy Meeting – October 19-20-21, 2011 by Maureen Gilbert, FSMTA BOMT Liaison
The October 19, 2011 Rules Workshop and October 20-21, 2011 General Business Meeting of the Florida Board of …

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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 …

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 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 …

Building Relationships
By: Scott Hartsfield, FSMTA State Legislative Committee Chair
As far back as you can recall, building relationships has been a vital part of your existence. 
Parents, teachers, friends, family – all of them are key to …

We are excited to offer you access to past issues of the Massage Message Magazine here in our magazine archive.  This provides a convenient way to refer back to technique explanations, marketing ideas, business solutions, …