It is one of those odd-numbered years where we all start thinking about renewing our massage licenses and our continuing education requirements. In addition to the stress and confusion of a normal renewal year, we have added a pandemic to the mix. COVID has many massage therapists anxious about the idea of sitting in a […]
Working Part-Time as a Massage Therapist in Florida
“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
{This article was written early in the pandemic while many of our businesses were closed. Please adhere to current guidelines as the situation is constantly changing. I likely will not update this article.} Our job as massage therapists is the opposite of social distancing. Here we are, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, physically […]
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 […]