06/09/2026
DID YOU KNOW…..?
In the state of Oregon, massage therapists are required to carry an active license, issued by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists, under the umbrella of the Oregon Health Authority (yes, the same group that oversees nurses and physicians!). It is also required by law to provide our license number on any and all marketing material. If a “massage therapist” refuses to provide you with their license number upon request, take that as your red flag 🚩. There was a bust in Newport last month of an illicit massage practice, which is often a front for human and s*x trafficking. By supporting these businesses, even if they are “cheap” and give a great foot massage, you are supporting an illegal and dangerous industry. Please, do your research. Report suspicious practice. And support your local licensed professionals.
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