Massage professionals, bodyworkers, spa professionals, wellness practitioners and students will gather for the 2026 Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) Massage Convention and Trade Show, July 15 to18, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs Hotel, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The annual event, organized by FSMTA, highlights continuing education, professional development and industry innovation while assembling members of the massage and wellness communities from Florida and beyond.

This year’s theme, Masters of the Massage Therapy Universe, reflects the convention’s focus on expanding professional knowledge and exploring evolving approaches. The event, widely recognized as one of the largest of its kind in the U. S., provides opportunities for earning continuing education credits, learning from nationally recognized educators and examining emerging therapies, products and services influencing the profession.

Activities include hands-on workshops, specialty training programs and professional development sessions covering integrative manual therapy, Thai massage, Bowen therapy, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral techniques, orthopedic massage, trauma-informed care, biofeedback therapies, acupressure, fascial integration and medical massage. Attendees engage directly with experienced instructors while building practical skills and clinical knowledge.

The trade show showcases massage equipment, wellness products, therapeutic tools, professional resources and services that support the work of practitioners. Networking opportunities connect attendees with colleagues, vendors and industry leaders throughout the massage and wellness profession. Special events include a welcome reception, the Ian McIntosh Legislative Dinner, the FSMTA annual meeting and a convention wrap-up celebration honoring past and present chapter and executive presidents.

For more information, visit fsmta.org.