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New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading

Can I provide comment during board meetings?

Yes. The board will recognize persons who wish to comment during regularly scheduled general business meetings. The chair will recognize persons who wish to provide public comment at appropriate times during the meeting. If you wish to present information to … Continue reading

I received a Notice of Hearing letter and cannot attend on the scheduled date. What do I do?

If you received a Notice of Hearing and are not able to attend, you may request a continuance to another board meeting. In some cases, you may be asked to waive your 90-day right to review to allow your request … Continue reading

Where do I submit additional documents?

Generally, additional documents can be submitted to the board office by upload through the online application portal, by email to mqa.massagetherapy@flhealth.gov, or by mail to: Florida Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06 Tallahassee, … Continue reading

Can a cosmetologist, barber or full specialist practice massage therapy?

No. A massage therapist license is required to practice massage therapy in the state of Florida, though cosmetologists, full specialists, and barbers can perform massage related to the hands, feet, and scalp in accordance with their practice acts. Massage is … Continue reading

Can a body wrapper practice massage therapy?

No. A massage therapist license is required to practice massage therapy in the state of Florida. Massage is defined in Chapter 480.033(3), Florida Statutes as …the manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body with the hand, foot, arm, … Continue reading

I changed my fictitious name registration with the Division of Corporations. Do I need to update my massage establishment license?

Yes. If you changed your fictitious name, registered a new fictitious name which you intend to use in advertisement, or cancelled your fictitious name registration with the Division of Corporations, you will need to update your establishment license by providing … Continue reading

Can I make a change to my application?

Yes. In most cases, you can amend your application by sending us a request to do so in writing which includes the amendment you need to make. Requests be sent by email to mqa.massagetherapy@flhealth.gov, or by mail to: Florida Department … Continue reading

How do I request a copy of inspection results?

A copy of your inspection results is provided by the inspector at the conclusion of your inspection and can be requested at any time following an inspection. If you are an applicant requesting the results of an initial inspection or … Continue reading