FSMTA Professional Liability Insurance coverage recently expanded to include loss of earnings and medical expenses.  Now, your policy will pay up to $500 per day for loss of earnings if you miss work due to a …

Mission Statement: “To Unify the Massage Therapy Profession While Creating, Representing, and Promoting Standards of Excellence in Health Care”
Vision Statement: “To Promote Public Awareness of Massage Therapy in Florida Through Education and Professionalism”

FSMTA has hopped on the social networking bandwagon! We have formed an FSMTA group on Facebook.com where people in the massage therapy world in Florida can interact. Join in discussions, share on the wall, …

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 (starting at …

Grow Your Business with FSMTA!
There are many advantages of becoming part of this close-knit unit.  Successful and experienced therapists joyfully share their wisdom and new LMTs recharge the atmosphere with their enthusiasm and fresh ideas.
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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 bottles, bags, and more. …

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While $125 may seem like a large investment in these difficult times, it is a small amount compared to the big savings you will receive. In total you will save a minimum of …

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 …

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 …

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 …