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The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) provides consistent and nationally recognized entry-level standards that assist state regulators in evaluating an individual’s ability to practice massage safely and competently. Examination
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FSMTB plays a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting continuing education within the field of massage therapy. FSMTB recognizes the importance of maintaining standards in massage education to ensure that practitioners are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills. Education
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FSMTB membership is comprised of the massage therapy regulatory boards and agencies in the United States and its territories. Through the provision of education, legislative policy expertise, and regulatory programs and services, FSMTB supports our members in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public safely and competently. Regulation
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Stay up-to-date on industry news with updates from FSMTB. Network with fellow regulators and other industry professionals at FSMTB hosted events. News & Events
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Resource Center
The FSMTB wants to ensure that consumers of massage and bodywork services have adequate knowledge about what they can expect from a massage and bodywork practitioner. Most importantly, FSMTB wants to ensure that the public is aware of the requirements for licensure for each state and that resources are available to check the license status of practitioners. Resource Center

All News & Updates

January 22, 2026 by Debra Persinger FSMTB Response to CSG’s Statement Regarding the Interstate Massage Compact

Dear FSMTB Members and Associate Members – You may have received from Council of State Governments (CSG), communications to state massage boards — circumventing FSMTB — that are also reaching the broader massage profession. This contains a number of demonstrably inaccurate statements and mischaracterization of facts. In a dizzying betrayal of shared purpose, CSG has […]

 22 January 2026
November 25, 2025 by Debra Persinger Update on the IMpact™ — and How You Can Help

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) is providing this update to help clarify recent developments related to the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact™) and share how supporters of the IMpact can help support clarity and stability within the profession. Proposed revisions to the IMpact model legislation are circulating, and this is creating confusion for […]

 25 November 2025
November 3, 2025 by Debra Persinger FSMTB Statement on the Proposed Revisions to the Interstate Massage Compact

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB®) remains committed to advancing responsible and effective licensure mobility for massage therapists through the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact™). In mid-2021, FSMTB partnered with Council of State Governments (CSG) and the Defense-State Liaison Office (DSLO) under the US Department of Defense (DoD) to support the mobility of licensed […]

 03 November 2025
October 7, 2025 by Debra Persinger FSMTB 2025 Election Results

The 20th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) was held October 5-7 in Kansas City, Missouri, with 45 member boards and agencies represented. Delegates elected three positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2026 Nominating Committee. The following members were elected by the membership to […]

 07 October 2025
July 28, 2025 by Kora Cameron The FSMTB is Celebrating 20 Years in 2025!

In 2025, FSMTB proudly celebrates 20 years of service to the massage therapy regulatory community, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone all year long! Our anniversary celebration will culminate at the Annual Meeting this October in Kansas City—home to FSMTB headquarters. To honor this occasion, we’ve created a special 20-year anniversary logo, which will […]

 28 July 2025
July 28, 2025 by Kora Cameron Kristin Scroggin | 2025 FSMTB Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker

Joining us this year as the keynote speaker at FSMTB’s 2025 Annual Meeting is Kristin Scroggin, A former University of Alabama in Huntsville Communication Professor known for her straight-talk speaking style and wicked twist of humor, who has established herself as somewhat of an authority on Generational Diversity across the USA over the past 11 […]

 28 July 2025
October 9, 2024 by Debra Persinger FSMTB 2024 Election Results

The 19th annual meeting of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) was held October 3-5 in Washington, DC, with 40 member boards and agencies represented. Delegates elected five positions on the FSMTB Board of Directors and three positions on the 2025 Nominating Committee. The following members were elected by the membership to serve […]

 09 October 2024
September 6, 2024 by Debra Persinger IMpact Intentions and Clarifying Examples

FSMTB supports efforts to establish compatible requirements and cooperative procedures for the legal regulation of massage therapists in order to facilitate professional mobility and to simplify and standardize the licensing process. The Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) provides an effective path towards meeting this goal. Recently, AMTA and FSMTB met to discuss concerns pertaining to IMpact, […]

 06 September 2024
August 1, 2024 by Nathan Cunningham

Instant On-Screen Exam Results! Starting August 1st, if you achieve a passing MBLEx score, a congratulatory message will be displayed immediately on the screen.  Say goodbye to the wait and the printout hassle. Get ready to know your results instantly!

 01 August 2024