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Check here for announcements and press releases related to FSMTB. For media inquiries, please contact Dr. Debra Persinger at 913.681.0380 or dpersinger@fsmtb.org.
January 3, 2024
The Interstate Massage Compact Improves Portability and the Profession By ABMP
Remember how challenging it was to build your massage practice? Would you relish the thought of repeating that journey?
December 18, 2023
Press Release: 12/2023 BOD Announcement
Mike Arismendez, former executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has resigned as treasurer and member of the FSMTB board of directors. FSMTB thanks Mr. Arismendez for his dedication and service.
November 28, 2023
Department of Education Revokes 150% Rule for Title IV Funding Eligibility Massage Schools and Education Programs Affected
On October 31, 2023, The Department of Education (DoE) published final rulemaking that will greatly impact clock-hour programs in states with minimum clock-hour requirements for licensure or certification, including massage therapy.
January 26, 2023
Combatting Massage Licensing Fraud: How Traffickers Exploit Gaps in Education Oversight
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards partnered with The Network, a counter-human trafficking organization, to co-author an article examining massage licensing fraud in education.
November 22, 2022
FSMTB 2022 Annual Report Now Available
The 2022 FSMTB Annual Report is now available. The annual report provides insights into the daily operations of FSMTB, the organization's accomplishments over the past year, and the incredible volunteers that make it all possible.