The 2018 edition of the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) Candidate Handbook is available.
This handbook contains all the information candidates need to know about the exam.
download the HANDBOOKThe mission of the Federation is to support its Member Boards in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public in a safe and effective manner.
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Licensure is a regulatory process that ensures practitioners are appropriately qualified and trained to practice on the public. Obtaining a license in order to practice a profession is mandatory, and state laws may provide for criminal or administrative penalties for unlicensed activity.
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Changes to MBLEx Result Reporting
Moving to another state?
MBLEx Result Transfer Form
Have questions about the MBLEx?
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Lea el Manual del Candidatos
The Massage Education Policy went into effect July 1.
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Read the Massage Education Policy FAQ's
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The FSMTB Human Trafficking Task Force Report calls attention to concerns regarding the impact of human trafficking upon the massage profession.
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Be sure your massage therapist is licensed!
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the FSMTB? We accept volunteer applications for committee or task force positions throughout the year. Should we not have any immediate volunteer openings, we will keep your application on file and let you know when a perfect volunteer opportunity arises for you!
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FSMTB announces findings from the 2017 Job Task Analysis, which indicate that massage and bodywork practitioners are overwhelmingly satisfied with their occupation.
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