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....

Multi-state licensure has been a dream of mine since before I even became a licensed massage therapist! During my entry level education,...