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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 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

The IMpact is the interstate occupational licensure compact for massage therapy. The IMpact will enable licensed massage therapists to practice in all states that join the compact, rather than get an individual license in every state in which they want to practice. Each compact member state agrees to mutually recognize the practitioner licenses issued by every other state in the Massage Therapy Compact.

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IMpact News

  • FSMTB Response to CSG’s Statement Regarding the Interstate Massage Compact

    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…

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  • Update on the IMpact™ — and How You Can Help

    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…

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  • FSMTB Statement on the Proposed Revisions to the Interstate Massage Compact

    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…

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  • IMpact Intentions and Clarifying Examples

    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…

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  • The Interstate Massage Compact Improves Portability and the Profession

    The Interstate Massage Compact Improves Portability and the Profession

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