Brisk Walking May Slow Biological Aging
04/26/2022A new study shows a clear link between walking pace and biological age.
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Colorado Massage Therapy Sunset Report
04/25/2022Governor Polis signed into law House Bill 22-1226, which extended massage therapy licensing requirements until September 1, 2031. No substantial changes were recommended or adopted.
Washington Board of Massage Vacancy
04/25/2022The Washington Department of Health and Health Systems Quality Assurance Division is now accepting applications from licensed massage therapists to fill professional member vacancies on the Board of Massage. Apply for an appointment today!
KY House Bill 8 Update—Governor’s Veto is Overridden, Bill Becomes Law
04/22/2022House Bill 8 was signed into law on April 14, 2022. Effective January 1, 2023, massage therapists are required to charge a 6 percent sales tax on massage services, except for those that are “medically necessary.”
MI Proposes Amendment to Relicensure Requirements
04/20/2022The proposed rule affects continuing education requirements for those who let their Michigan massage therapy license lapse.
One 30-Minute Workout May Relieve Symptoms of Depression
04/19/2022Exercising for just 30 minutes may significantly reduce symptoms of depression and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to a recent study from Iowa State University.
TN Bill Exempts Temporary License Holders from Competency Exam
04/15/2022Effective July 1, 2022, the Board of Massage Licensure will be able to grant a temporary license to a person in good standing who is either licensed, registered, or certified in another state without passing a competency exam by the Board.
Chronic Lower Back Pain Linked to Atrophy in Pain-Related Brain Regions
04/12/2022A recent study published in the journal PAIN suggests there is an association between chronic lower back pain (CLBP) and regional brain atrophy in older adults.
Act Now and Contact Your Legislators—Kentucky House Bill 8 Must be Amended
04/08/2022Governor Beshear vetoed House Bill 8, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services. The legislature will likely override the veto and it's important that you contact your representatives so that they clean up the bill.
DE Proposes Online Continuing Education Rule
04/08/2022The Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork has proposed a continuing education (CE) rule that would allow the required nine hours of hands-on CE to be taken online for the license renewal period ending August 21, 2022.