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MEMBERSHIP CURATED TO YOUR CAREER - 2024 membership year is FREE!

  • Join today to get 2024 free when you purchase 2025 today to renew in Jan 2026!
  • Insurance is optional!  Keep your current insurance!
  • Full membership year runs January -  December. 
  • Enjoy a 20% discount on annual early renewal offered on November 1

 

Why join a professional massage therapy association? You don't need an association to get continuing education classes or insurance though they are great benefits.  You join a professional trade association mainly for the advocacy and business benefits to your practice and thrive in a community of massage therapists with successful careers and dignified livelihoods to support you.  NYSSMMT leads and shapes the New York massage therapy industry.  Your membership dues and participation supports the profession and the marketplace is continuously protected, preserved and elevated in the best interest of the patient and massage therapist.  You join to stay abreast of the market trends, healthcare innovations and legislative developments.  

 

With NYSSMMT,  you can curate a membership annually or monthly that meets your needs and budget: 

- We have a native New Yorker Lobbyist who is based Albany to represent the profession in New York City and the State.

- Get annually free 12 NY CEUs via live instruction Zoom classes and most non-credit courses are free

- Get 20% off membership fee when you renew early in Nov 1 - Dec 31. (i.e. Active membership category: $175. $87.50 Lobby fee + $87.50 membership fee - 20% off membership fee = $157.50)

- Enjoy a member discount and priority offering for hands-on onsite classes

- Keep your current insurance, insurance optional or choose our recommended insurance at a low $94.

- Receive focused industry support in our NYS Massage Therapy industry social media platform

- Learn of upcoming member exclusives when you join

- More benefits in development

All membership rates presented below are listed without insurance.  Already have insurance?  Keep it or choose our preferred partner at the NYSSMMT rate as low as $94, however, our simple two-step application will separately process your membership fee before purchasing insurance coverage so you can determine if you need insurance.  Active and Senior memberships receive a 20% discount during the early renewal period from November 1 - December 31.   Joining NYSSMMT after the month of July?  Consider the Associate membership to auto renew month to month for only $23.00 a month plus a one time membership fee.   

 

**Memberships are based from January 1 - December 31 and 10.31.2024 grace expiration will be applied after membership approval and payment. Student memberships are free upon proof of current school enrollment up to pending results of  NY State Board examination.  All sales final. No refunds. Portion of the Active and Senior memberships support advocacy efforts.  Advocate memberships fully support advocacy efforts. See details below.  

 

Senior 65+ $137

This membership is for individuals only

A Senior Member is New York licensed in Massage Therapy and an active member of NYSSMMT, who has reached his/her 65th birthday. Membership includes full access to all benefits including voting privileges, access to our high quality $94 liability insurance, and leadership eligibility. 50% of membership dues goes towards lobby efforts. Check with your tax professional for proper tax treatment.

USD 137 / 12 months
Active Practitioner $175

This membership is for individuals only

The Active Practitioner membership is for any and all New York State licensed massage therapists! Membership includes full access to all benefits including voting privileges, access to our high quality liability insurance for $94, and leadership eligibility. 50% of membership dues goes towards lobby efforts. Check with your tax professional for proper tax treatment.

USD 175 / 12 months
Advocate: Inaugural Member $150 NEW

This membership is for individuals only

The Advocate membership is for NY LMTs to benefit in all advocacy activities to ensure your voice is heard in Albany or NYC. Benefits includes voting on NYSSMMT lobbying activity, free legislative classes and legislative newsletters. Inaugural full year membership will be updated after payment to expire 12.31.25. Not eligible for 20% early renewal or membership changes mid-year or cancellation. Waitlisted for NYSSMMT non-legislative classes or other benefits. Change in membership category can only occur upon expiration of lobby membership. Check with your accountant for proper tax treatment.

USD 150 / 12 months