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Examination
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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Education
FSMTB plays a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting continuing education within the field of massage therapy. FSMTB recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards in massage education to ensure that practitioners are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills. Education
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Regulation
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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News & Events
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

FSMTB Members

The FSMTB serves as an informational resource for our members, a facilitator for member-to-member communication, the provider of a fair, valid and reliable licensing examination, and an advisor for implementation of initiatives that improve the regulatory environment of the massage profession and foster and enhance public protection. If you work for one of our member agencies, we are here to work for you.

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Member Services

A few of the membership services we offer include Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx®), Government Relations, Annual Meeting, Model Practice Act, and the Massage Therapy Licensing Database (MTLD®).

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Legislative & Policy Updates

We actively track legislation making its way through all fifty statehouses on a continuous basis to ensure that we are able to be proactive in our efforts to help our Member Boards when they ask for assistance.

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