Massage Doesn’t Just Make Muscles Feel Better, It Makes Them Heal Faster and Stronger
10/13/2021A new study confirms the link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice.
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FSMTB 2021 Election Results
10/12/2021During the 16th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) on October 8, 2021, elections were held for three positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2022 Nominating Committee.
New Mexico Massage Therapy Board Meeting
10/08/2021The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board is holding a rule hearing November 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. MDT. The rule hearing will consider proposed amendments to requirements for licensure and licensure for military service members. Find out how to attend!
Kentucky Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
10/05/2021The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy has proposed new rules that affect the following areas: fees, exams, applications, license reinstatement, complaint processes, ethics, and continuing education. Written comments in support or opposition of the rules will be accepted through November 30, 2021.
Nobel Prize Awarded for Research on Temperature and Touch
10/05/2021Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their research on how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy Seeks New Board Member
09/27/2021There will be one seat open to a licensed massage therapist on the Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy next year, and Governor Ige’s office is looking for qualified applicants now. Find out how to apply and help shape the future of Hawaii massage therapy!
Mandatory Vaccination Requirement for Puerto Rico Health-Care Workers, Cosmetologists, Barbers, and Spas
09/24/2021Those who work in a medical facility must obtain their second vaccination, if required, by September 30, 2021. Those who work in beauty and esthetics salons, spas, and gyms, must be vaccinated with both doses, if needed, by October 15, 2021.
Iowa Waivers Expiring September 23, 2021—Renewals Through December 31, 2021
09/24/2021Licensees who received waivers have until September 23, 2021, to renew—after that date they must reactivate their licenses. For those renewing an active license by December 31, 2021, submit your obtained 16 hours of CE. Those renewing after December 31, 2021, will need eight hours of in-person CE.
New Jersey Adopts New Continuing Education Rule
09/22/2021Licensees must complete one hour of continuing education in laws and rules relevant to the practice of massage and bodywork therapy effective September 20, 2021.
Human Trafficking Signs Required in Texas
09/22/2021Texas passed Senate Bill 1831 this legislative session, which requires certain facilities, including cosmetology facilities, massage establishments, and massage schools, to post human trafficking warning signs.