The California Federation of Massage is a California non profit association established, in 1973. It is made up of those practicing the art of massage, bodywork or other touch therapies. Members of this group believe there is no need for government, on any level, to regulate the art of massage, bodywork or other touch therapies beyond an easily obtained use permit or business license at the local level. Members of this group believe there are many ways to come into learning the art of massage, bodywork or other touch therapies and believe the words "state approved school" is the only standard required for a use permit or business license purposes.