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Attention Healthcare Providers
Attention Healthcare Providers

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 …

New Law - Licensure and Renewals
New Law - Licensure and Renewals

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 …

Electronic Membership Renewal Notices
Electronic Membership Renewal Notices

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 …

Request from FSMTA Lobbyists
Request from FSMTA Lobbyists

The FSMTA Lobbyists, Allison Carvajal and Janet Mabry, have asked that we send our members a petition for Senator Paula Dockery to get on the ballot for Governor of Florida. Both Allison and Janet have …

2010 FSMTA Annual Convention
2010 FSMTA Annual Convention

“Realize Your Potential” at the 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention & Trade Show July 7-11, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate! 
The convention provides you the opportunity to earn up to 19 continuing education hours; network …

FSMTA Executive State President Message
FSMTA Executive State President Message

March/April 2010 issue of the Massage Message
Greeting FSMTA Members… Do something each day that makes you smile – You are worth it!  FSMTA values YOU and appreciates your continued support within your local Chapters by attending …

“Board Beat”
“Board Beat”

The 357th General Business Meeting of the Board of Massage Therapy was held on October 29 – 30, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport in Orlando, Florida.
Board members present included Lynda Solien-Wolfe, LMT, Chair; …

New Choices Approved for LMT Test
New Choices Approved for LMT Test

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 …

The Massage Message
The Massage Message

The Massage Message is the official magazine of the FSMTA and is an excellent benefit of your membership.  It is a bi-monthly publication that keeps you informed in many areas.  We feature articles from well …