In January of 2005, the Illinois Massage Licensing Act went into effect. This act required applicants to complete 500 hours of education and pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). Since then, the MBLEx was also added as an approved licensing examination and is now the only licensing exam available for massage […]
Tips for massage therapists relocating from California to Florida
Massage regulation in California is unique. A couple of years ago, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) was organized to implement the new California Massage Act. Only massage practitioners certified by CAMTC are protected by California law. CAMTC practitioners have right to practice massage anywhere in California, free from the need to obtain a massage permit […]
Transfer a Massage License from New York to Florida
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** At the October 2017 meeting, the Florida Board of Massage ruled that the NYS Massage Exam would now be accepted as an equivalent exam. This is a big change for those of you looking to transfer an NYS massage license to Florida. NYS transfer applicants with valid NYS massage licenses are now endorsement […]
How to transfer a massage license from Ohio to Florida
Two of my most popular blog posts are about transferring a massage license to Florida and the Florida endorsement process. I have received numerous emails about various unique situations. One that I frequently receive is from Ohio licensed massage therapists looking to relocate to Florida, and which licensing exams are approved by the Florida Board of Massage. And you most likely know Ohio […]
(Un)Licensed Massage Therapists in Florida
Do you ever wonder why you pay a $5 dollar “unlicensed activity fee”, or “ULA fee”, when you renew your Florida massage license? Massage therapists are not the only health care professionals required to pay this fee; All licensed professionals under the Florida Department of Health (MQA) pay the same fee during each license renewal. […]
Florida Massage Licensees: What You Need For Your First License Renewal
After you complete ten hours of Florida massage law and rules, graduate from massage school, take your Board-Approved exam, get your license, and start working as a massage therapist, you are bound to forget the requirements for your first renewal. Here is a refersher about those rules, plus a few recent updates: The next renewal is […]
Changes to the Florida Massage License Renewal Process
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) have launched a new website to help guide massage licensees through the new renewal process. So, what has changed for the license renewal process? The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), will […]
The 3 Methods to Getting a Florida Massage License
Are you considering a career in massage therapy in Florida and do not know the regulations or requirements? Are you a massage therapist in another state moving to Florida and need to get a license there? Maybe you have visited the Florida Board of Massage website, or a few websites of massage schools you are […]
Another Florida Rules Change – Display of License Requirement for Massage Therapist
Here is the latest rule change for Florida Massage Therapists: 64B7-28.008 Display of Licenses. (1) Each licensed practitioner shall conspicuously display a current license issued by the Department, or photo copy thereof, at each location at which he or she practices. (a) Effective on August 1, 2012, for each initial license or duplicate license issued […]
Florida Law and Rules for Massage Therapists ~ 2 CE hours vs. 10 CE hours
If you look around for an online Florida Massage Law and Rules continuing education courses, you typically will see that there are two course options available: 2 CE Hours and 10 CE Hours. This choice causes some confusion, especially for Florida massage license applicants. So, who needs what? I’ll explain…