Entrepreneurs and Their Tools Are Focus of National Reflexology Conference
08/15/2023The 2023 National Reflexology Conference will focus on the entrepreneur and provide tools to support yourself and your business; mind, body, and spirit.
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Alabama Announces Proposed Rules; Reducing Fees a Possibility
08/15/2023The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules that affect multiple sections. It’s time to advocate and help shape the massage therapy profession in your state—submit comments to the Board before September 4.
"Outside the Room:" 5 Techniques to Help Release the Shoulder
08/07/2023In this July 12, 2023, episode of Outside the Room, host CG Funk speaks with James Waslaski, a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
New Jersey Protecting Licensees’ Personal Information
07/31/2023Any person licensed to perform massage and bodywork therapies may block out their home address if it appears on their license.
West Virginia Increases Educational Hours and Announces Establishment Licensure Rules
07/18/2023The West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) adopted new licensing requirements that increase minimum training hours to 625 from 500 hours. The Board also adopted new massage establishment licensure rules and fees; all massage establishments must be licensed by October 1, 2023.
Montana Standardizes Licensing Board Organization
07/13/2023The Montana legislature adopted House Bill 87, which creates one general law for all licensing boards to follow to unify board standards. The bill explains a board’s function and outlines appointment terms and qualifications, board meetings, and member compensation.
New Continuing Education Requirement in Illinois
07/11/2023Licensees must earn one hour of CE in in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education.
Distance Learning by Emergency Rule Approved for Continuing Education for 2021–2023 Renewal Cycle
07/07/2023Approved online courses may be used to meet the 12-hour hands-on technique requirement, which means all continuing education may be completed online for this renewal period.
Texas Doubles Down on Massage Establishment Regulation
07/05/2023The Texas legislature adopted House Bill 3579, creating massage establishment emergency suspension orders and allowing for restrictive massage establishment regulations if a business meets specific criteria.
Montana Adopts Criminal Penalties Bill
07/03/2023House Bill 115 consolidates penalties for unlicensed practice across various licensing boards, including the Montana Board of Massage Therapy.