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”
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 …
George and Patricia Kousaleos founded CORE INSTITUTE in 1990. Their goal was to create a massage therapy school that served the needs of entry-level students who understand the importance of a comprehensive clinical education. They …
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 …
The Massage Message is the official magazine of the FSMTA and is an excellent membership benefit. We are excited to announce the magazine is now ONLINE! This bi-monthly publication keeps you informed in many areas. We …
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, …
Using your marketing dollars to advertise with the FSMTA is a wise decision. If your customers are massage therapists, then ultimately the success of your business relies on the success of the massage therapy profession.
FSMTA …
The “Board Beat” is published in the Massage Message magazine following every Board of Massage Therapy meeting. This helps keep you informed of the laws and rules and gives you a great overview of the …
Mark Bigelow, LMT, is a veteran massage therapist since 1986, specializing in muscular pain and sports injuries. Affectionately called “MacGyver” by his students, it is not unusual to see him use a mop, a rope, …
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 …
We hope you “Realized Your Potential” at the 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention & Trade Show! We had a very positive convention and are thankful to everyone who participated.
A Very Special Thank You goes out to our exhibitors and sponsors. …
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