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Arizona Cities Hit With Additional Massage Regulations
Less than one month after Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, signed SB 1103 - a bill that would regulate the practice of massage therapy - into law, Scottsdale and Phoenix have adopted their own massage regulations more...
The Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) held its annual massage therapy convention and trade show June 26-29, at the Hyatt Orlando, in Kissimmee, Fla. According to FSMTA President Michael McGillicuddy, over 2,000 people attended the event. more...
SpaTrade Report Industry Trends
Earlier this year, SpaTrade, an online business-management resource dedicated to the spa community, released its "Path to Profitability for Day Spas" report, which was compiled from in-depth research on many aspects of the day spa industry, and drawn from information from industry workers; spa-related media sources; and other key resources associated with the day-spa industry. more...
What does it really mean to be Nationally Certified massage practitioner?
To become a Nationally Certified Massage or Bodywork Practitioner, the main requirement is to pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). more...
Depression and the Stress Response System
Depression is a central nervous system (CNS) disorder that involves a genetic predisposition, chemical changes, and often a triggering event, that results in a person losing the ability to enjoy life. Report by Ruth Werner more...
According to industry studies, consumers visit massage therapists 114 million times each year for a variety of reasons including stress relief, treatment of sore muscles, relaxation, and wellness. As this number continues to grow, the NCBTMB continues to educate consumers about the benefits of massage more...
Changes to the massage therapist Approved Provider Program?
The changes to the NCBTMB Approved Provider Program affect both massage and bodywork education providers and Nationally Certified Massage Practitioners more...
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