Senate Bill 750 and House Bill 1652 have been introduced in Oklahoma this legislative session. The ways in which these bills will impact massage therapists include establishment licensing, fee increases, grandfathering, and more.
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The International SPA Association (ISPA) has added a new virtual experience to its 2021 lineup. The inaugural ISPA Stronger Together Summit was created to conveniently deliver relevant education to help spas across the globe elevate their businesses during these extraordinary times.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) today released its top nine wellness trends for 2021, presenting the new directions the organization believes will have the most meaningful impact on the multitrillion-dollar global wellness industry. The trends were presented at a virtual press event attended by thousands worldwide.
Mississippi Senate Bill 2751 would add establishment registration requirements to the Massage Practice Act. All licensed massage therapists would be required to register their business with the state.
Massage Envy, a leading provider of massage and skin care services in the US, and Performance Health, a world leader in providing rehabilitation, recovery, and sports medicine products and solutions, today announced the winners of the 2020 Successful Hands Grant Program.
House Bill 442 passed the Ohio House on December 22, 2020, and modifies the minimum number of education and training hours for massage therapists. Required training hours will decrease from 750 to 600 and will become effective April 12, 2021.
The Washington Board of Massage revised the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) in August 2020. The new rules increase the minimum number of education and training hours from 500 to 625 hours. The new rules are effective September 1, 2021.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy (Board) released a Schedule of Criminal Convictions. The list outlines criminal convictions that may be grounds to refuse to issue, suspend, or revoke a massage therapy license, certificate, registration, or permit. Major convictions in the schedule include abuse, sexual offenses, drug act crimes, and crimes of violence.
Due to the ongoing restrictions and safety considerations around the COVID-19 pandemic, ISPA has made the decision to cancel their 2021 Conference & Expo.
Universal Companies, a spa and wellness company, is introducing Safety and Sanitation Essentials, the first complete line of products and services specially curated for spas and salons, according to Universal Companies’ Chief Executive Officer, Karen Short.