“Can I work as a part-time massage therapist in Florida?” The short and easy answer is “Yes”. “Okay. But can I have two massage therapy licenses at the same time?” The answer to that question is also “yes”. And I answer that question in much more detail here: Can I Have a Massage License in […]
COVID-19 and Your Massage Business
19 Our job as massage therapists is the opposite of social distancing. Here we are, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, physically separated from our clients. We are all feeling a little lost without the one thing most of us feel called to do. Touch. We are all a little nervous and frustrated with […]
Can I Have a Massage License in Multiple States?
Here is a question I have seen in my inbox hundreds of times. I have a (insert your state here) massage license and would like to move to Florida and get a Florida massage license. However, I do not want to lose/give up my (insert your state again) massage license. Can I have two massage […]
Choosing a Florida Massage School
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 […]