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10/09/2023
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued a proposed rule that singles out ABMP by removing ABMP as an approved continuing education provider. We encourage you to attend the October 26 virtual meeting at 9:00 a.m. EST.
10/04/2023
The new continuing education requirement aims to educate massage therapists on health equity so that the highest level of fair and just health and wellness may be provided to all.
09/29/2023
Delaware massage establishments are among businesses required to display human trafficking awareness signs due to Senate Bill 43.
09/08/2023
Find out how often and how much your license renewal fee will cost you, and the circumstances under which a licensee may receive disciplinary action.
09/05/2023
Due to Hurricane Idalia’s devastating impact, license renewal deadlines have been pushed back for some professionals, including massage therapists and their businesses. Practitioners now have until October 2, 2023, to renew their professional and establishment licenses.
09/01/2023
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy issued proposed rules that would impact clinical education, continuing education, and devices that cause percussions or vibrations.
08/31/2023
Your massage therapy board may be in trouble! There is a recommendation to consolidate the Board of Massage Therapy with the Board of Chiropractic, the Board of Respiratory Care, and the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy. We strongly encourage you to elevate your voice and submit comments before September 6 to show your opposition to, or support of, the massage therapy board consolidation proposal.
08/15/2023
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules that affect multiple sections. It’s time to advocate and help shape the massage therapy profession in your state—submit comments to the Board before September 4.
07/31/2023
Any person licensed to perform massage and bodywork therapies may block out their home address if it appears on their license.
07/18/2023
The West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensing Board (Board) adopted new licensing requirements that increase minimum training hours to 625 from 500 hours. The Board also adopted new massage establishment licensure rules and fees; all massage establishments must be licensed by October 1, 2023.
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