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(440) 863-5300 Menu HomeBoard of Directors Assembly of Delegates Legislation and Policies Education Committee Awards FAQ News Events AMTA OHIO STATE CONVENTION Membership Get Involved Join a Committee Massage Schools OH-slider Get our NewsLetter Contribute to the Chapter Visit the Job Bank AMTA Ohio Annual Chapter Meeting May 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (America/New_York) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/315852437 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 315-852-437 United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install SAVE THE DATE! Saturday May 4th, 2024. AMTA Ohio Annual Chapter Meeting will be held on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held virtually. Please check your email in the morning, around 9am, for your link to join. All AMTA Members are invited to listen. Support HB (House Bill) 81SB (Senate Bill) 55 to stop unlicensed massage! American Massage Therapy Association – Ohio Chapter What do the bills do? -A loophole currently exists in Ohio law that allows individuals to perform massage, as long as they do not call what they are doing massage therapy” or advertise their practice as medical” or therapeutic massage”. HB 81 and SB 55 close this loophole. Why does Ohio need this legislation? -Ohio has a proud history of recognizing massage therapists as an integral part of the healthcare delivery system and has maintained a highly regarded license at the State Medical Board. Ohio’s loophole needs to be closed. Unlicensed massage puts patients at risk of harm and injury and puts LMTs in danger of bad actors. At best, unlicensed massage could hurt patients due to untrained techniques, and at worst, is used as a front for human trafficking and prostitution. Do HB 81 and SB 55 allow townships to increase fees on LMTs? -No. The $250 filling fee and $125 renewal fee mentioned in the bills are current law (and could be done today) and require a legislative action by the individual township trustees to be issued. -Under current law, townships can regulate massage and can create and require their own township massage license. HB 81 and SB 55 delete their ability to create a license” and amends their oversight ability. Also, under current law, a township could pass a law requiring LMTs to get periodic physical exams to confirm that the LMT is free of communicable diseases.” HB 81 and SB 55 delete this ability. What do HB 81 and SB 55 do for local governments? -Both bills retain township and municipal (under home rule) authority to zone, set hours, and make laws considered necessary, but requires that any massage be done by an LMT. Will these bills help the large massage franchises only? -No. HB 81 and SB 55 will stop unlicensed massage. All LMTs in good standing with the State Medical Board, no matter their location of business, will continue to be able to practice with no new oversight from the State of Ohio Why should LMTs support these bills? -Licensed Massage Therapists ARE trained limited practitioners of medicine. These bills recognize LMTs as such and takes back our medical profession from bad actors such as human traffickers. This bill prioritizes the health and safety of LMTs, our patients, and the entire State of Ohio. AMTA HB 81 SB 55 FAQ (click to view as a pdf) With the support of the Medical Board of Ohio, the AMTA submitted testimony in support of an advisory committee for massage therapy. Here is the link to the video: http://ohiochannel.org/collections/ohio-house-finance-subcommittee-on-health-and-human-services (Segment begins at 1 hour33 mins into the committee meeting) Here is the Statement made by AMTA Ohio President, Melissa Ryan Spoofing Scam Continues Warning from the State Medical Board of Ohio Licensees should remain aware that a scam continues to target and affect Ohio prescribers. Scammers are calling, faxing and emailing medical professionals claiming to be agents of the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO), agents of the DEA or agents of the FBI. These scammers claim that the professionals’ medical and drug licenses have been compromised and are being used by other entities in a drug trafficking scheme. As a result of these allegations, the scammers direct the medical provider to wire money to foreign bank accounts. Please remember, SMBO investigators, DEA agents and FBI agents will not ask for fine payment or personal/sensitive information over the phone. When the scammers communicate via phone call, they spoof the legitimate phone number for the SMBO (614-466-3934). Be aware that scammers have the ability to spoof phone numbers to appear as though they legitimately belong to the entity they are claiming to be. If the Medical Board is truly conducting an investigation, and that individual faces action against their license, they will receive an official notice of opportunity for a hearing either via certified mail or by personal service. Further, emails originating from actual Medical Board staff end in @med.ohio.gov . There is additional information posted on our website . Learn how to identify a legitimate investigation, how to verify if the caller is from the Medical Board and how to file a complaint if you are contacted by a scammer. If you are contacted by a scammer, please report the incident to your local law enforcement and Ohio’s Attorney General by filing a complaint online at ohioprotects.org or by calling 800-282-0515. https://med.ohio.gov/Publications/Recent-News/spoofing-scam-continues Check your EmailSpam folder for an email from the Medical Board Looking for a Licensed Massage Therapist? Find a Therapist AMTA Ohio Chapter Calendar Categories BOD Conventions Education Meetup NMTAW Regional Education Sports Massage Agenda Agenda Day Month Week Posterboard Stream May 2024 May 2024 There are no upcoming events to display at this time. May 2024 May 2024 Subscribe Add to Timely Calendar Add to Google Add to Outlook Add to Apple Calendar Add to other calendar Export to XML AMTA’s Position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) Posted:Wednesday, December 6, 2023 AMTA recently received a request to clarify our position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact).What is the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)? The Interstate Massage Compact’s (IMpact) purpose is to support the mobility… read more Federal Funding for Massage Schools at Risk Across the U.S. Posted:Wednesday, November 15, 2023 On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) released its final rule on Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability To Benefit (ATB). This will have a substantial impact… read more Recent Research Continues to Support the Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients Posted:Tuesday, October 24, 2023 It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Massage Therapy Association is sharing the latest research on the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients. According to the American Cancer Society… read more AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW) Posted:Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Celebrate with us all week long on social media and take advantage of our special promotions. AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) is a dedicated week for massage therapists across the… read more Contact Us! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. 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