Requirements for Individuals (Sole Proprietors):
  • A Designated Establishment Manager (DEM),who is a massage therapist with an active license without restrictions, who is responsible for the operation of the establishment in compliance with Chapters 456 and 480, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B7, Florida Administrative Code.
    Massage therapists applying for their own establishment license as an individual (sole proprietor) may serve as the DEM for that establishment. For more information about DEM requirements, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Background screening completed through an approved Livescan provider.
    Massage therapists who are owners have already met this requirement in most cases; you may be required to complete a new background screening if the screening required to become licensed as a massage therapist was not retained. Visit flhealthsource.gov/background-screening for additional information.
  • Personal injury and bodily liability insurance for your establishment. You will need to submit a copy of your insurance documentation showing coverage to meet this requirement.
    Massage therapists who carry personal injury and bodily liability coverage through a profession association may use this insurance to meet this requirement in many cases. Board staff cannot advise as to the specifics of coverage through professions associations.
  • Fictitious Name Registration for any “doing business as” (D/B/A) name. If you provide a D/B/A and intend to advertise under a name that is not the name of your partnership, corporation or limited liability company you will be required to provide your registration.
    Fictitious name registration will be verified with the Division of Corporations.

 

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Requirements for Individuals (Sole Proprietors):

  • A Designated Establishment Manager (DEM),who is a massage therapist with an active license without restrictions, who is responsible for the operation of the establishment in compliance with Chapters 456 and 480, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B7, Florida Administrative Code.
    Massage therapists applying for their own establishment license as an individual (sole proprietor) may serve as the DEM for that establishment. For more information about DEM requirements, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Background screening completed through an approved Livescan provider.
    Massage therapists who are owners have already met this requirement in most cases; you may be required to complete a new background screening if the screening required to become licensed as a massage therapist was not retained. Visit flhealthsource.gov/background-screening for additional information.
  • Personal injury and bodily liability insurance for your establishment. You will need to submit a copy of your insurance documentation showing coverage to meet this requirement.
    Massage therapists who carry personal injury and bodily liability coverage through a profession association may use this insurance to meet this requirement in many cases. Board staff cannot advise as to the specifics of coverage through professions associations.
  • Fictitious Name Registration for any “doing business as” (D/B/A) name. If you provide a D/B/A and intend to advertise under a name that is not the name of your partnership, corporation or limited liability company you will be required to provide your registration.
    Fictitious name registration will be verified with the Division of Corporations.