NYS Society of Medical Massage Therapists, Inc

11/11/2025

EARLY BIRD RATES END FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15 $985 - $1699
Join us in Westbury, LI Jan 6-9, 2026, 9 am - 6 pm daily

11/11/2025

Honoring the brave, healing with gratitude — today and every day. 🇺🇸

11/06/2025

36-CE SOMATIC THERAPY COMES TO LONG ISLAND, Jan 6-9
Holiday Inn, Carle Place. Hotel Group Rate is available.
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDING NOVEMBER 15

To learn more and register:
https://nyssmmt.glueup.com/event/venue-somatic-therapy-36-ce-credit-ny-ncbtmb-157885/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

This class is perfect for the massage therapist who felt the 8-credit "Introduction to Somatic Therapy" was just a beginning, and is ready to go deeper into what it really means to embody somatic touch.

The conversation around AI, robotics, and automation is growing louder. Many worry that machines may one day mimic basic techniques, but they can't replicate presence, inner attunement, or the live sensory dialogue that unfolds between human beings. This course is designed to strengthen what makes you irreplaceable.

Although interest in somatics is rising across the massage and bodywork fields, many programs aren't tailored to the specific demands and sensitivities of massage therapists. Dr. Fernando Rojas bridges that gap by teaching how somatic touch can magnify therapeutic impact, not replace it.

Somatic Mindfulness is a framework made for massage therapists. It invites you to make your own wellbeing the method, because your embodied state is what transforms sessions.

The holiday madness is over and it's time to heal with a growing in-demand modality that is taking the pressure off therapists with a powerful result for the patient/client. A payment plan available.

11/04/2025

Remind New Yorkers: Your vote shapes the future! Stay informed for the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election.

10/31/2025

Wishing all our members and the community a spooktacular and safe Halloween! 🎃👻

10/29/2025

Excited to dive into Women's Health and Massage Therapy? Join Erica Keays for this virtual session on Nov 6, 7-9 PM ET, exploring support for conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and painful periods.

Free for NYSSMMT Lifetime/Legend members, $10 for members/others, $35 regular.

Register at www.nyssmmt.org!

10/17/2025

To the 3300 NYC LMTS,

You watched tonight's first debate.

Early Bird registration ends in less than 3 hours to discuss how massage therapy in the city could will be impacted by each candidate. What did you like? Which talking points did you find disagreement? What could be done better? Have more questions? Still confused?

Join us Thursday morning, October 30, 11 am to share your thoughts, get answers and make a truly educated vote.
https://nyssmmt.glueup.com/event/virtual-nyc-mayoral-race-and-the-massage-therapy-industry-non-credit-157701/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

10/16/2025

EARLY BIRD PRICING EXPIRES TONIGHT AFTER THE MAYORAL DEBATE

DECIDED? UNDECIDED? Did you consider the massage therapy impact? Because what you DON’T know could impact you ....
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The NYC Mayoral Race is the most globally watched local race.
According to the NYS Education Department, there are 3300 LMTs in the 5 boroughs. In this current political climate, that number can decide an election.

For the massage therapist, whether you are an employee or entrepreneur, this is the moment to be FULLY informed. All New York State massage therapists are encouraged to attend this informational to understand what they need to know about the current status of the profession in New York State to date and for the the NYC LMT, to be equipped as a fully informed voter because the stakes are that high. This is an informational (info-session) presented by NYSSMMT and no candidate will be endorsed. Our presentation is adding to your research that you should be doing.

1st General Election Debate: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. on WNBC.

Leading Contender General Election Debate: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. on NY1. This debate features a smaller group of candidates who meet a polling threshold.

Early voting begins: October 25 - November 2

NYSSMMT Informational: Thursday, October 30, 11 am - 12:30 pm
To register https://nyssmmt.glueup.com/event/virtual-nyc-mayoral-race-and-the-massage-therapy-industry-non-credit-157701/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

General Election: Tuesday, November 4

All things elections:https://www.vote.nyc/​

All proceeds for this event support advocacy effort towards the advancement of massage therapy in New York State.

10/13/2025

Celebrating strength, spirit, and stories that never fade.

10/12/2025

Celebrating courage, discovery, and new horizons. Happy Columbus Day! ⚓🌍

10/10/2025

UPDATED THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 4:19 PM.

REMINDER FOR NEW YORK LMTS

CLARITY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION ELIGIBLE COURSES

A New York Licensee must complete 36 hours of continuing education credits to renew their registration of their every three year triennial period after their first triennial period.

Unfortunately, many massage therapists are completing CE courses that are not valid towards fulfilling the requirement

Your resource for all things CE can be found here:
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/massage-therapy/continuing-education

NYSSMMT suggests that LMTs must be more detailed when considering a course:
Is the instructor or organization a NY approved provider?
Is the course/topic NY approved?
Is this self-instruction or self-study? Know the difference

If you have any question, please contact NYSSMMT at info@nyssmmt.org or contact the state board.

Licensed Professions: Massage Therapy

10/03/2025

The NYC Mayoral Race is the most globally watched local race.
According to the NYS Education Department, there are 3300 LMTs in the 5 boroughs. In this current political climate, that number can decide an election.

For the massage therapist, whether you are an employee or entrepreneur, this is the moment to be FULLY informed. All New York State massage therapists are encouraged to attend this informational to understand what they need to know about the current status of the profession in New York State to date and for the the NYC LMT, to be equipped as a fully informed voter because the stakes are that high. This is an informational (info-session) presented by NYSSMMT and no candidate will be endorsed. Our presentation is adding to your research that you should be doing.

1st General Election Debate: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. on WNBC.

Leading Contender General Election Debate: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. on NY1. This debate features a smaller group of candidates who meet a polling threshold.

Early voting begins: October 25 - November 2

NYSSMMT Informational: Thursday, October 30, 11 am - 12:30 pm
To register https://nyssmmt.glueup.com/event/virtual-nyc-mayoral-race-and-the-massage-therapy-industry-non-credit-157701/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list

General Election: Tuesday, November 4

All things elections:https://www.vote.nyc/​

All proceeds for this event support advocacy effort towards the advancement of massage therapy in New York State.