Legislative Session 2010 was extremely busy and our Tallahassee Team, Janet Mabry, Allison Carvajal and Paul Lambert, did an outstanding job keeping track of bills and amendments to help protect our scope of practice. Many …

Governor Charlie Crist announced the following appointments for the Board of Massage Therapy on March 31, 2010:
Amy Hagen, 36, of Pensacola, massage therapist with Edge Family Chiropractic, succeeding Lorena Hayes, appointed for a term beginning …

The Department of Health Bureau of Quality Assurance issued an important notice to warn licensed healthcare providers of a possible telephone scam currently being used to obtain private financial information.  Please read below for details.
IMPORTANT NOTICE …

A new law passed on July 1, 2009 prohibits the issuance or renewal of a massage therapy license for an individual who was convicted of a felony under chapter 409, chapter 817, chapter 893, 21 …

FSMTA has implemented a new electronic notification system for renewing your membership.  In an effort to reduce our environmental impact as well as costs, we send your first two membership renewal notices by email.  We send paper …

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 …

PRESCRIPTIONS, CODING, DIAGNOSING & FEES & Mention of Low Level Laser
FL LMT NOTICE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIONS:
I am often asked what is legally required to be on a prescription in order for a FL LMT to be …

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 …

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 …

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 …