The gateway to massage therapy practice is the licensing exam, and how that exam is administered is becoming a much-talked-about debate.
In 2025, Arkansas explored creating its own state exam to replace the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)—the profession’s only…
Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law House File 2602, creating statewide licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments. This is separate from your professional license. Under this law, some massage…
Minnesota has taken an important step toward regulating the massage and bodywork professions. House File 3825 (page 17) was enacted, creating an optional registration for massage and…
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Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law House Bill 3000, which extends the…
Legislative session may be wrapping up across the country, but for state boards, this is when their work begins. Over the next few months, state massage boards will create and update rules that influence how you practice. From what services you can offer to renewal requirements, these decisions…
Governor Wes Moore signed into law Senate Bill 419, bringing several updates for massage therapists practicing in Maryland. These amendments are intended to support a transition to full licensure while providing…
The US Department of Education (ED) has proposed a rule that imposes a “do-no-harm” earnings test that will cut off Title IV federal loan eligibility for most massage therapy, cosmetology, and esthetics programs that don’t meet the new standard. This potentially could force the closure of…
As a massage therapist, you give a lot of yourself every day. Your work requires physical stamina and emotional presence, so your clients leave your treatment room feeling relaxed and renewed. At the end of the day, you may want nothing more than a massage yourself.
But once you finally…
A new law will affect how licensed massage therapists (LMTs) and registered massage practitioners (RMPs) may advertise their services and may require professionals and businesses to update advertising materials across platforms.
Governor Wes Moore signed into law…
In a profession built on personal relationships, the question of who “owns” the client is not always straightforward. Is it the business or the service provider? Non-solicitation agreements have been a staple in the beauty and wellness space, but as states begin regulating employment…