Legislation Discussions - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-28T13:55:46Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/group/Legislation/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=no"License abolition measure draws crowd of 200" - Union Leader (NH), Feb. 23, 2011tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-02-23:2887274:Topic:1388822011-02-23T23:51:47.097ZKevin Clarkhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Kevin
Click <a href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=910e7aee-d6d9-44b2-b655-d4464e70da5f&headline=License+abolition+measure+draws+crowd+of+200" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read the article.
Click <a href="http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=910e7aee-d6d9-44b2-b655-d4464e70da5f&headline=License+abolition+measure+draws+crowd+of+200" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read the article. Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-02-06:2887274:Topic:1334262011-02-06T06:43:25.663ZAriana Vincent, LMT, MTI, BCTMBhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/ArianaVincentLMTMTINCTMB
Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group?
Are there any legislative updates in your state that you'd like to share with the group? VT OPR recommends that MTs not be subject to professional regulation.tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-01-07:2887274:Topic:1274622011-01-07T14:39:32.507ZKevin Clarkhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Kevin
<p>The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation recommends that massage therapists <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> be subject to professional regulation.</p>
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<p>Click <a href="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/vtmassage/forum/topics/opr-recommends-that-mts-not-be" target="_blank">here</a> to see applicable information from the Vermont Chapter of the AMTA.</p>
<p>The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation recommends that massage therapists <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> be subject to professional regulation.</p>
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<p>Click <a href="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/vtmassage/forum/topics/opr-recommends-that-mts-not-be" target="_blank">here</a> to see applicable information from the Vermont Chapter of the AMTA.</p> Should Massage Therapy Be Regulated in VT?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-10-12:2887274:Topic:1098112010-10-12T14:28:38.912ZKevin Clarkhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Kevin
<p>Should massage therapy be regulated in Vermont? Click <a href="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/vtmassage/forum/topics/should-massage-be-regulated-in">HERE</a> to join the discussion.</p>
<p>Should massage therapy be regulated in Vermont? Click <a href="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/group/vtmassage/forum/topics/should-massage-be-regulated-in">HERE</a> to join the discussion.</p> Is state licensing a choice and what type of licensing is appropriate?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-10-10:2887274:Topic:1095102010-10-10T20:32:30.590ZJeanette Stackhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/JeanetteStack
A current attempt by the Alaska Chiropractic board to license massage therapy under their board, has sparked some life back into the Alaskan massage therapy community regarding licensing. <br></br><br></br>Alaska AMTA chapter has for many years been trying to get massage licensing for the state. The most recent and most serious attempt was about 2-3 years ago. After a year of endless researching other state legislation on massage, contacting out of state massage therapists about what worked for them…
A current attempt by the Alaska Chiropractic board to license massage therapy under their board, has sparked some life back into the Alaskan massage therapy community regarding licensing. <br/><br/>Alaska AMTA chapter has for many years been trying to get massage licensing for the state. The most recent and most serious attempt was about 2-3 years ago. After a year of endless researching other state legislation on massage, contacting out of state massage therapists about what worked for them and what did not, and talking to Alaskan massage therapists they had contact to, a bill was drafted and a sponsor was found. The effort failed during the public comment periods when massage therapists from around the state voiced their concerns about not having been contacted about the effort and had not been involved in the process of drafting the bill, and many simply not seeing a need for it. Alaskans don't like pesky rules and regulation and massage therapists do not want their scope of practice defined. They currently enjoy being able to do what ever they want without oversight.<br/><br/>Is the recent attempt by the chiropractic board a sign that there really is no choice regarding licensing? Will the last few hold outs, 7 states, be forced into state licensing, whether they like it or not? Is it just a matter of time before the chiropractors regroup, and form a much stronger movement and then the Alaskan massage therapists will be forced into state licensing, under Chiropractors? Having them decide where, how and who can practice massage in the State.<br/><br/>If it is a conclusion that eventually every state will have some form or licensing or regulation, Alaskan massage therapists need to become actively involved in creating regulations that are beneficial to all massage therapist and massage consumers. This is where the divisions in how massage is viewed by the individual that become an obstacle to unity and succesful licensing efforts.<br/><br/>Massage could be categorized as:<br/>traditional western medical treatment<br/>alternative, natural healing, non traditional medicine, oriental medicine <br/>a luxurious beauty treatment<br/><br/>How can a one size fits all type of regulation address each category's own unique requirements in education or abilities and practices? Is massage a form of body work or is all body work a form of massage?<br/><br/>Alaskan massage therapists have a great opportunity in defining the different categories and draft fair legislation that address the differences within the field of massage and body work.<br/><br/>My personal opinion is that any legislation should include at a minimum two levels of licensing. One level for those who consider themselves part of the western concept of medical health care providers with higher education requirements and regulations that follow standard medical practices and procedures that promote the inclusion of massage therapy within the standard western medical community. But there has to be another level with just basic educational requirements for those who do not consider themselves part of the western concept of medical health care providers.<br/><br/>I believe the medical massage community and the general medical community will continue to push for higher education requirements, ceu's and stricter regulations that follow standard medical practices and procedures and if there is a one size fits all type of statute in place this will hurt the practice of massage in it's various forms.<br/><br/>I am considering getting more involved again with the Alaska state licensing effort and I would like to hear your views on:<br/><br/>Do you believe it is inevitable that all states will be regulated at some point in the future?<br/>Which states in you opinion have the best legislative regulations?<br/>What do you think about different levels of licensing?<br/><br/>Thank you for any input.<br/><br/>Jeanette<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> Tennessee Steps Up! What will KY do?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-08-01:2887274:Topic:102192009-08-01T00:45:10.772ZMike Hinklehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
The Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure has been using both the MBLEx and the NCBTMB exams for licensure in their state; however, at their May meeting, the Tennessee Board voted to use the MBLEx exclusively. Tennessee, is to be thanked, for helping the profession move closer to national licensure portability while retaining control of the examination standard that supports its public protection mandate.
The Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure has been using both the MBLEx and the NCBTMB exams for licensure in their state; however, at their May meeting, the Tennessee Board voted to use the MBLEx exclusively. Tennessee, is to be thanked, for helping the profession move closer to national licensure portability while retaining control of the examination standard that supports its public protection mandate. Does anyone know how to go about becomming an insurance provider?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-07-21:2887274:Topic:78512009-07-21T13:57:18.876ZAmy Hammons Mckenneyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/AmyHammonsMckenney
trying to become a provider for one of my clients. I find that most insurance companies don't have any designated MT's in a given area . How do I go about finding out how to do this?
trying to become a provider for one of my clients. I find that most insurance companies don't have any designated MT's in a given area . How do I go about finding out how to do this?