The mission of the Federation is to support its Member Boards in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public in a safe and effective manner. In carrying out this mission, the Federation shall:

-- Facilitate communication among Member Boards and provide a forum for the exchange of information and experience.

-- Provide education, services, and guidance to Member Boards that help them fulfill their statutory, professional, public, and ethical obligations.

-- Support efforts among Member Boards to establish compatible requirements and cooperative procedures for the legal regulation of massage therapists, in order to facilitate professional mobility and to simplify and standardize the licensing process.

-- Ensure the provision of a valid, reliable licensing examination to determine entry-level competence.

 -- Improve the standards of massage therapy education, licensure, and practice through cooperation with entities that share this objective, including other massage therapy organizations, accrediting agencies, governmental bodies, and groups whose areas of interest may coincide with those of Member Boards.

-- Represent the interests of its Member Boards in matters consistent with the scope of the Bylaws.

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

Eric Busick

Jaime Huffman

Victoria Drago

Kyle Farmer

Foad Araiinejad

Debra Persinger

Craig Knowles

The Leadership Team at the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards is responsible for guiding the organization in achieving its mission to support Member Boards in ensuring the safe and effective practice of massage therapy. This team facilitates communication and collaboration among Member Boards, provides strategic direction, oversees the development of educational and regulatory initiatives, and ensures the integrity of the licensing examination process. They also engage with external stakeholders to improve standards and advocate for the interests of Member Boards.

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