The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is the largest non-profit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools. AMTA offers free memberships for students.
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) is the only association that works exclusively for massage therapists in Florida. FSMTA memberships provide benefits for yourself and your business and also promote and protect the entire massage therapy profession in Florida.
The Florida Board of Massage Therapy was legislatively established to ensure that every Massage Therapist practicing in this state and every Massage Establishment meet minimum requirements for safe practice. The Florida Board of Massage Therapy is responsible for the licensure, monitoring and education of Massage Therapy professionals to assure competency and safety to practice in their service to the people of Florida.
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) offers resources for preparing for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) including a free study guide and test taking tips.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics provides an overview of the massage therapy career field. Find information on how to become a massage therapist, salary rates, employment projections, and state-level statistics.
What is it like to be a massage therapist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Lori Walter talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and keys to success in the field. (Video from Films on Demand database.)
