The New Mexico Massage Therapy Board adopted several new rule changes effective November 15, 2019.
The rule amendments address the changes made to the Massage Practice Act per 19 SB 200. The rules impact multiple subject areas; however, the largest change is to allow individuals other…
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) into law on September 18, 2019. It will become effective on January 1, 2020.
AB5 was introduced in the 2019 legislative session to address the California Supreme Court Decision Dynamex. The Dynamex decision addressed who is an…
The Ohio State Medical Board recently redefined the scope of practice for massage therapists.
The scope of practice now allows for the application of ultrasound, diathermy, electrical neuromuscular stimulation, or similar modalities upon referral from a physician, physician assistant,…
Re: The New Mexico Massage Board is seeking nominations for three vacant positions—two professional members and one public member.
Professional member vacancies are for New Mexico massage therapists who are licensed.
The Amended Georgia House Bill 242 became effective July 1, 2019. Following are highlighted changes that pertain to massage therapists and schools.
There are big changes to licensing requirements, including the requirement that everyone must have liability insurance, definition changes,…
Earlier this year we wrote to you regarding Senate Bill 576 (SB576; identical to …
Arizona legislators passed House Bill 2569 (HB2569), which modifies existing Arizona law to allow out of state applicants, residents, and military spouses holding valid professional licensure from another state to…
It has come to our attention that many of our members received a letter from the City of San Francisco to cease and desist the practice of massage (defined as massage and bodywork in the Massage Practice Act) if you do not have a "Health Permit to Operate." San Francisco's…
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (Board) has posted a notice on their homepage that states the use of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Alabama is strictly prohibited. Further, while there may be THC-…
The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy is seeking applicants to serve on the board. There is currently one vacancy for a licensed massage therapist (LMT).
The board consists of seven members—five must be LMTs (two of those can also be owners or directors of a…