Trade name Reminder

Here is clarification on the trade name issue. Every Maryland RMP or LMT must get trade name approval from the board unless they are working for someone else. This is a separate approval from the one you may have received for your business name from the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation in Annapolis.

Here are the guidelines: The words Massage or LMT, or RMP must be included in the trade name.

The state board will not approve any trade name that does not include the word Massage or LMT, or RMP.

Here is what works:

• John Doe Massage
• Healing Hands Massage and Bodywork
• Jane Doe, LMT
• Healthy You Massage and Wellness Center
• Holistic Massage
• Body in Balance Massage Therapy

Here is what does not work and will be disapproved:

• John Doe Bodywork
• Healthy you Wellness Center
• Holistic Healthcare
• Body in Balance
• Any name already approved for someone else

Here is the Link for the trade name application: http://mdmassage.org/forms/trade.pdf