Since 1985 Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) has recognized that there is a need for a standard basic training in Pre, Intermediate & Post Event Sports Massage for those therapists across the State of Florida who wish to participate and provide massage at athletic events. Taking the FSMTA Sports Massage Team Training is required to become an FSMTA Sports Team member. All active members have the same basic knowledge and understanding of how to safely work with a wide range of professional, semi-professional, collegiate and novice athletic participants of sporting events. In addition to these standards, the FSMTA Sports Team training includes guidelines for operating a sports team; protocol in preparing for and conducting an event; thermal injury recognition; techniques for performing Pre, Intermediate, & Post-event massage; injury recognition; common injury treatment.

Looking to book an FSMTA Sports Team for your event? Contact [email protected]

To view the FSMTA Sports Massage Therapist Directory, click here.

Each member of our Sports Massage Team:

• Is a professional licensed massage therapist, licensed under the Florida Department of Health
• Is trained and experienced in sports massage therapy
• Is an active member of the FSMTA
• Carries their own professional liability insurance 

The FSMTA has Sports Massage Teams stretching from the westernmost panhandle to the southernmost islands of the Keys. Many FSMTA Sports Massage Team Members have worked at various Olympic/Paralympic Games. Below is a list of events our teams regularly support: 

Court & Beach Volleyball Motorsports and Watersports Tennis tournaments Swim and Aquatic Sports Cycling Races Triathlons Marathons/ Half Marathons 5K / 10K Road Races Charity Walks / Runs Equestrian Competitions Senior Games