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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.
April 19, 2019
MBLEx Fee Increase Effective April 1, 2020
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is increasing the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) fee from $195 to $265 beginning April 1, 2020
February 27, 2019
Push to Eliminate Human Trafficking from the Massage Profession
Given the alleged recent events surrounding an Asian day spa and high-profile clients in Florida, FSMTB always has been a leading advocate in addressing the problems of human trafficking.
July 31, 2018
FSMTB Executive Director Elected to FARB Executive Board
FSMTB Executive Director Debra Persinger was elected to the Executive Board of the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) Governing Council.
March 20, 2018
FSMTB Celebrates Job Satisfaction among Practitioners
FSMTB announces findings from the 2017 Job Task Analysis, which indicate that massage and bodywork practitioners are overwhelmingly satisfied with their occupation.