For Texas massage therapists moving to Florida, the steps required to getting a Florida Massage License depends on how many hours of massage education you have. 300 hours of Training Before 2007, Texas had one of the lowest training requirements for massage therapists at 300 hours, and their own state licensing exam. 500 hours of …
There are currently about 11,000 massage establishment licenses in Florida, and all 11,000 of these massage establishments need to be renewed by August 31st, 2015. This is the same renewal deadline for all 36,000+ massage therapy licenses in Florida. If you own a massage establishment, it is essential to keep up to date on changes …
The Georgia Board of Massage Therapy was established in May of 2005 in an effort to protect the public from unqualified massage practitioners. The new Board established minimum educational requirements (500 hours) and approved massage licensing exams. The establishment of this Board and education requirements is helpful for massage therapists who want, or need, to move and apply …
Get your 6 CE Hour Renewal Package for just $29.00. Updated for 2015 Renewal Here is a list of all current fees. Once on the page, click on “fees.” Note: At one time, if you clicked to contact the board on the Fees page to ask a question, it took you to the midwifery board. …
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 …
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 …
IMPORTANT UPDATE: NYS LMTs Must Take the A National Exam to Move to Florida If you’re a licensed massage therapist in New York State and planning a move to Florida, there’s been a major change you need to know about. Back in 2017, the Florida Board of Massage began accepting the New York State Massage …
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 …
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. …
