Are you starting your search for a Florida massage school? Choosing a school is an important career and life decision. It is much more involved than just finding the nearest or cheapest option. Your priority should be to find a school that will help you learn, grow, and obtain a Florida massage license. But first, […]
So You Want to Be a Florida Massage Therapist?
If you are here because you are thinking about a career in massage therapy, then settle in. You and I have a lot to talk about before you choose a school, take your licensing exam, and get your Florida massage license. If you are here because you are already a massage therapist moving to Florida, […]
Fingerprint Retention Fee
Has it been almost five years since you submitted your fingerprints? Then chances are you heard about the Fingerprint Retention Fee. If you are one of the many that have questions about this requirement, I’ll try to answer those below. But first, a little background on the fingerprinting and background check requirement. History of CS/HB […]
Florida Human Trafficking Bill and Massage Therapy
Along with the fingerprinting retention requirement fee, the passage of Florida House Bill 851: pertaining to Human Trafficking, is causing some commotion among Florida Massage Therapists. This uptick in anxiety about new requirements is typical after a new law is passed and there are a few remaining unknowns. Here is a quick guide to some […]
Getting A Florida Massage License: For Canadian RMTs
Today, it is 2 degrees Fahrenheit in Montreal and 82 degrees in Miami. In Miami, there is no snow, North Face jackets, or Kamik boots. There is just sunshine, miles of sandy beaches, and the relaxing sound of waves crashing. It may be the lure of warmer weather, lower taxes, or family that has made […]
A Florida Massage Therapist’s Guide to CBD Oil
Everyone, and I mean everyone, is talking about CBD oil. Massage boards are full of questions about suggested use and legality. You are likely seeing emails from massage suppliers with new CBD products. And at every massage conference, there are CBD oil booths with a company selling “the best” CBD oil. As the popularity of […]
Is Draping Required in Florida?
At my ethics class in Sarasota last week, the scenario came up about a client requesting to have a massage without a drape. Immediately, other class participants yelled out various comments about draping requirements. Some were wrong, others were on par for being at a class in the massage community. Here are few… “You will […]