Wednesday, October 21
| 3:30 pm | Registration Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Orientation to Annual Meeting and Delegate Voting Location: Hyde 2-3 Whether you’re a first-time delegate or a returning participant, this session will get you oriented to your role in the FSMTB Annual Meeting — so you can make the most of your state’s representation and confidently participate in the decision-making process. |
| 5:45-7 pm | Welcome Reception Location: Central Park Terrace Join us as we kick off the Annual Meeting with this reception featuring light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and mingle with regulatory peers from across the nation. |
Thursday, October 22
| 6-6:45 am | Morning Yoga Location: Presidio 1-2 Start your day with an energizing yoga session designed to promote relaxation and well-being before diving into a full day of learning and discussion. |
| 7-7:55 am | Registration Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 7-7:55 am | Networking Breakfast Location: Central Park Terrace |
| 8 am | Welcome, Call to Order, and Roll Call Location: Presidio 3-5 Elisabeth (Liz) Barnard, LMT, Executive Director of the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy, FSMTB President |
| Keynote Session Location: Presidio 3-5 |
| 10-10:30 am | Networking Break Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 10:30 | President’s Report Location: Presidio 3-5 Liz Barnard, LMT, Executive Director of the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy, FSMTB President Explore FSMTB’s strategic vision and organizational priorities. The FSMTB president will present an overview of the organization’s key initiatives guiding its ongoing mission. |
| FSMTB Treasurer’s Report Location: Presidio 3-5 Caroline Guerin, LMT, Presiding Officer of the Texas Massage Therapy Advisory Board, FSMTB Treasurer Gain insight into FSMTB’s current financial standing and long-term fiscal stewardship. The FSMTB treasurer will present an overview of the organization’s finances. |
| Presentation of Candidates for Election Location: Presidio 3-5 Craig Knowles, LMT, Georgia Board of Massage Therapy and Chair, FSMTB Nominating Committee Chair |
| Presentation of Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments Location: Presidio 3-5 Paul Andrews, LMT, Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy and Chair, FSMTB 2026 Policy Committee |
| IMpact™ Update: Current Status and Recent Developments Location: Presidio 3-5 Stay informed about the IMpact (Interstate Massage Compact) with a review of recent developments and the initiative’s current status, including what boards need to know going forward. |
| Committee Reports Location: Presidio 3-5 |
| Intro to Afternoon Educational Session Location: Presidio 3-5 Liz Barnard, LMT, Executive Director of the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy, FSMTB President |
| 12-1 pm | Networking Lunch Location: Central Park Terrace |
| 1 pm | From Procedure to Practice: Interactive Board Training Location: Presidio 3-5 Dale Atkinson, Esq., The Atkinson Firm, FSMTB General Counsel Step into a live, interactive board meeting! As the hearing unfolds, audience members are invited to “freeze” the action and participate in government. |
| 2:30-2:45 pm | Networking Break Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 2:45 pm | Interactive Board Training Continued Location: Presidio 3-5 Dale Atkinson, Esq., The Atkinson Firm, FSMTB General Counsel Step into a live, interactive board meeting! As the hearing unfolds, audience members are invited to “freeze” the action and participate in government. |
| Executive Session Location: Presidio 3-5 |
| Wrap Up Location: Presidio 3-5 |
| Members-Only Dinner By Invitation Only |
Friday, October 23
| 6-6:45 am | Morning Yoga Location: Presidio 1-2 Start your day with an energizing yoga session designed to promote relaxation and well-being before diving into a full day of learning and discussion. |
| 7-7:55 am | Networking Breakfast Location: Central Park Terrace |
| 8 am | Welcome, Call to Order, and Roll Call Location: Presidio 3-5 Liz Barnard, LMT, Executive Director of the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy, FSMTB President |
| Debate of Proposed Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments Location: Presidio 3-5 Dale Atkinson, Esq., The Atkinson Firm, FSMTB General Counsel |
| FSMTB Bylaws and Resolutions Voting Location: Presidio 3-5 Dale Atkinson, Esq., The Atkinson Firm, FSMTB General Counsel |
| FSMTB Elections Location: Presidio 3-5 The Delegate Assembly will vote to elect members to the Board of Directors and to the 2026 Nominating Committee. |
| 10-10:30 am | Networking Break Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 10:30 am | Strengthening Public Trust Through Effective Communication Location: Presidio 3-5 Explore effective strategies for crisis communication and managing public perception within a regulatory environment. |
| Sharing Successes and Challenges Location: Presidio 3-5 Facilitator: Elise Baine, FSMTB Government Relations Specialist In this interactive, community-building session, each jurisdiction is invited to share a recent success, a key challenge, or a meaningful story from their work. This time is designed to promote connection, spark conversation, and highlight the diverse experiences across FSMTB Member Boards. |
| 12-1 pm | Networking Lunch Location: Central Park Terrace |
| 1 pm | Responding to Fraudulent Education Programs Location: Presidio 3-5 This session will explore the ongoing challenges posed by fraudulent massage therapy education programs and their impact on licensure and public protection. |
| Where’s the Line? Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying Explained Location: Presidio 3-5 Examine the important distinctions between education, advocacy, and lobbying within a regulatory context. |
| 2-2:30 pm | Networking Break Location: Presidio 1 Foyer |
| 2:30 | Ethics vs. Conduct: Understanding the Difference Location: Presidio 3-5 Sharon Oliver, Executive Director of the Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners, FSMTB Board of Directors Examine the distinct roles of a Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct in professional regulation. |
| Minding the Gap: AI and Regulation Location: Presidio 3-5 Facilitator: Paul Andrews, LMT, Chair, Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy and Chair This interactive session will examine practical and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in regulatory board operations, including the potential benefits, risks, and implications of including or excluding AI tools from board meeting recordings and related processes. |
| 3:45 pm | Closing Remarks and Adjournment Location: Presidio 3-5 Liz Barnard, LMT, Executive Director of the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy, FSMTB President |
| FSMTB Board of Directors Meeting Location: St. James Conference Room |