05/26/2026
Starting Up: LMTs and Compliance for New Massage Practitioners
with Cathleen Russo, LMT, CPA
Thursday July 23, 2026 3-5 PM EST on Zoom, 2 NCBTMB Hours
*not NYS approved CE hours (NYS does not allow business courses for CE)
$60 Early bird registration by 6/23/26 with code EARLYBIRDSTART
$75 regular registration
This course will present several business-related considerations for LMTs who are starting their own independent practice. Included is an overview of the forms of organization that are available (sole proprietorships, LLCs, corporations) and the requirements for registering with the state(s) of operation and licensing bodies. We will present information about how to establish and maintain separate business records, including the importance of obtaining a business EIN, bank account, phone number, and email address. Filing requirements, which vary in frequency, will be explained to raise awareness of estimated income taxes, and franchise and sales tax obligations. Since compliance often requires specialized knowledge, we will also talk about how to find and interview an accountant, tax preparer, or bookkeeper and discuss how these professionals can help you with tax and cash flow planning. The learning activities as presented in this course will contribute to the skills needed for the professional practice of massage therapy: Communication, record-keeping, professional rules and regulations, law, and ethics will be discussed. Finally, we will explore how to safeguard the LMT’s business from scams. A question-and-answer session will conclude the presentation.
Register here: https://mamassagebrooklyn.as.me/starting-up-lmt
