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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.
February 22, 2022
Job Task Analysis Survey and Sexual Harassment Survey are Here
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards invites massage and bodywork therapy professionals to participate in the 2022 Job Task Analysis (JTA) Survey. This survey, which will be available beginning February 22, 2022, seeks to ensure that the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx®) reflects current practice.
February 21, 2022
FSMTB INITIATES LITIGATION TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE MBLEx®
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has initiated litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Footy Rooty Development, Inc. D/B/A Footy Rooty Institute Houston, its officers, and other participating parties.
October 8, 2021
FSMTB 2021 Election Results
The 16th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) was conducted online October 8, 2021 with 38 member boards and agencies represented.
March 17, 2021
FSMTB Secures Assistance for Interstate Compact
The U.S. Department of Defense has selected the massage therapy profession to receive technical assistance from The Council of State Governments to develop an interstate compact for occupational licensing portability.
October 16, 2020
FSMTB 2020 Election Results
The 15th annual election of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards was conducted online in October 2020.