Across the massage therapy profession, there has been growing confusion about a second, competing interstate compact being promoted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) in collaboration with the Council of State Governments (CSG) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Professionals deserve clarity. So let’s dig into the top five reasons this competing compact is not just ill-advised — but fundamentally illegitimate . 5. Five States Have Already Enacted IMpact

Today, we stand on the edge of history. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence in 2026 , massage therapy has its own declaration to make: that it, too, is ready to unite, evolve, and move forward.  With five states already on board, and more poised to join, the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) , a decades-long dream is no longer just an idea—it’s becoming a reality. Massage therapists have long imagined a world where licensure mobility is no

Greetings from Washington, D.C., where I’ve had the incredible opportunity to engage with fellow professionals at the Legislative Summit....