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Chapter Meetings

Tampa Bay Chapter meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of most months. Visit the FSMTA Calendar for meeting dates and information.

FSMTA Members can attend any chapter meeting at no charge.
Non-Member guests are welcome to attend for a $30 fee.
Massage Therapy Students are always welcome at no charge.

Alternating Locations
Altruistic Academy — 1253 Park St, Clearwater, FL 33756 — Get Directions
Summit Salon Academy — 4802 Gunn Hwy #144, Tampa, FL 33624 — Get Directions
Erwin Technical College — 2010 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 — Get Directions
Meeting Schedule
  • 6:00 pm – Doors open for Networking
  • 6:30 pm – Chapter Announcements
  • 6:45 pm – 2 CE Presentation

To receive your 2 CEs, you must sign in by 6:45 pm and be present for the entire 2-hour presentation.
CEs will be posted to CE Broker by the provider and CE certificates will be distributed after the presentation.

Tampa Bay Chapter Officers

Anna Allen
Anna Allen
Chapter President
[email protected]
Sarah Speciale
Sarah Speciale
Chapter 1st Vice President
Position open
VACANT
Chapter 2nd Vice President
John Testa
John Testa
Chapter Treasurer
Caitlin Haselden
Caitlin Haselden
Chapter Secretary

Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs lead specific areas of chapter activity. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to the Chapter President for vacancies.

Education Chair, Diane Forrester
Coordinates continuing education (CE) presentations and learning opportunities.
Hospitality Chair, Position Currently Open
Oversees the logistics for monthly chapter meetings and events.
Sports Team Chair, Diane Forrester
Manages local sports massage outreach and coordinates event participation.
Membership Chair, Melanie Yoshida
Assists in membership outreach and tracks local membership data.
Elections Chair, Blythin Leggett
Manages chapter elections.
Social Media Chair, Betsy Duncan
Promotes chapter events and activities on digital platforms.
Bylaws & Ethics Chair, Sarah Speciale
Maintains compliance and understanding of the association's rules.
Legislative Chair, Caitlin Haselden
Represents chapter interests in legislative and advocacy matters.