The State of Ohio has proposed changes to the state's massage therapy rules which would allow massage therapists to apply ultrasound, diathermy, electrical neuromuscular stimulation, or substantially similar modalities provided that such treatment is under the direction or supervision…
Recent News and Legislative Updates
The Michigan Massage Board is proposing changes to the Michigan Massage Therapy Rules, including changes concerning massage education, school accrediation, and continuing education. You can read the proposed rule changes…
The California Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee held an informational hearing on April 30, 2018. The hearing primarily addressed local government regulation, the school approval process, and human trafficking.
At the hearing, California massage therapists…
The public hearing on the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy's proposed rules concerning massage establishments and continuing education was held on April 19. Over 200 people attended the hearing, and the majority of attendees spoke on the record about the…
This is a reminder that the deadline to submit comments on the proposed Public Health Rules for Delaware massage therapy establishments is Friday, May 4, 2018. ABMP is submitting a formal written opposition to the rules, many of which impose onerous and unworkable requirements on massage…
The North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy has issued proposed rules implementing the new state massage establishment licensing law. These proposed rules are not yet final. You can read the proposed rules …
Applications for the new Delaware massage establishment license are now available on the…
The California State Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development is holding an information hearing, Update on Regulation of Massage Therapy in California: Business Oversight and Best Practices, on …
A new bill introduced in the Minnesota legislature, HF…