Massage Therapist License Requirements
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Recently I have received many requests for the licensing requirements for massage by state. Here is a reference list:
Please keep in mind that due to the ever-changing landscape of licensing in the United States, I encouraged you to contact your state board for the most current information.
Alabama
Alabama Massage Therapy BoardKeith E. Warren, Exec. Director610 S. McDonough StreetMontgomery, AL 36104Phone: 334-269-9990Fax: 334-263-6115ALMTBD@aol.comwww.almtbd.state.al.usCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 650 Maintenance: 16 hrs/2 yrsExams Required: NCETMBGrandfathering expired June 1, 1998
Alaska
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Arizona
Arizona Board of Massage Therapy1400 West Washington, #230Phoenix, AZ 85007Phone: 602-542-8604Fax: 602-542-3093info@massageboard.state.az.uswww.massageboard.az.govCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 & NCE Exams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 25 CEU’s/2 yrsGrandfathering expired December 31, 2005
Arkansas
Arkansas State Board of Massage TherapyP O Box 20739Hot Springs, AR 71903Phone: 501-623-0444Fax: 501-623-4130info@ArkansasMassageTherapy.comwww.arkansasmassagetherapy.comCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 in-class hrs and written and practical exam.Exams Required: State board or NCETMBGrandfathering expired July 1, 1999
California
www.CaliforniaHealthFreedom.orgExams Required: Freedom of AccessCurrently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist. California licensing is regulated by city or county.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Colorado
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Connecticut
Massage Therapy LicensureDept. of Public Health & Addiction Service150 Washington StreetHartford, CT 06106Phone: 860-509-7603www.ct-clic.com/detail.asp?code=1730Credential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 Hours – COMTA approved schoolExams Required: NCETMB
Delaware
Delaware Board of Massage & BodyworkCannon Building, #203861 Silver Lake BlvdDover, DE 19904Phone: 302-744-4537Fax: 302-739-2711Ashley.stewart@state.de.uswww.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks/Credential:License for Massage Therapist,Certified Massage Technician,Temporary Permits for MT Technicians (One Year)Required Hours:500 hrs., exam – License forMassage Therapist300 hrs – Certified Massage TechnicianExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 24CEU’s annual
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Board of Massage TherapyDepartment of Health717 14th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005Phone: 877-672-2174Fax: 202-727-8471http://doh.dc.gov/doh/site/default.aspCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours:500 hours from Board approved schoolExam Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 12CEU’s/biennially
Florida
Florida Board of Massage Therapy Florida Department of HealthMedical Quality Assurance4052 Bald Cypress Way – BIN # C06Tallahassee, FL 32399Phone: 850-245-4161Fax: 850-921-6184MQA_MassageTherapy@doh.state.fl.uswww.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/ma_lic_req.htmlCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours from Board approved schoolExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance:25CEU’s/biennially
Georgia
Georgia Board of Massage TherapyGeorgia Secretary of StateMacon, GAPhone: 478-207-1300 www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/massageCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: Effective July 1, 2005: 500 hours & examExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: TBD Grandfathering to expire July 1, 2007
Hawaii
Hawaii State Board of Massage TherapyDept. of Commerce & Consumer AffairsP O Box 34691010 Richards St.Honolulu, HI 96801Phone: 808-587-3222www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/massage/Credential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 570 and a written exam Exams Required: State exam
Idaho
www.3state.id.usExams Required: Freedom of AccessCurrently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Illinois
Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulations320 West Washington Street3rd FloorSpringfield, IL 62786Phone: 217-782-8556Fax: 217-782-7645www.ildfpr.com/dpr/who/masst.aspCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 & NCETMBExams Required: NCETMB or other approved certifying examMaintenance: 24 hrs bienniallyGrandfathering expired October 31, 2005
Indiana
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Iowa
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy ExaminersDepartment of Public HealthLucas State Office Bldg, 5th Floor321 East 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319-0075Phone: 515-281-6959Fax: 515-281-3121www.idph.state.ia.us/licensureCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500Exams Required: NCETMB or other approved certifying examMaintenance: 24 CEU’s/biennially
Kansas
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Kentucky
Regulations are effective June 24, 2003. According to the Occupations Licensure Board, the process typically takes four to six months to complete. For a copy of the regulations, visit http://162.114.4.13/KRS/309-00/CHAPTER.HTMKentucky Board of Licensure for Massage TherapyP O Box 1360Frankfort, KY 40602Phone: 502-564-3296 Fax: 502-564-4818Dana Hockensmith, Board Administrator – Ext 240Dana.Hockensmith@ky.govhttp://finance.ky.gov/ourcabinet/caboff/OAS/op/massth/Credential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 600Exams Required: NCETMB or NCCA approved certifying examMaintenance: 24 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expired June 24, 2005
Louisiana
Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy12022 Plank RoadZachary, LA 70811Phone: 225-771-4090Fax: 225-771-4021admin@lsbmt.orgwww.lsbmt.orgCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 from accredited schoolExams Required: NCETMB or written and oral examMaintenance: 12 CEU’s/1 yr
Maine
Maine Massage TherapyDept. of Professional & Financial RegulationOffice of Licensing & Registration35 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333-0035Phone: 207-624-8613Fax: 207-624-8637www.state.me.us/pfr/olr/categories/cat26.htmCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours from accredited school + CPR and First AidExams Required: NCETMBor diploma from a COMTA training programMaintenance: Annual license renewalGrandfathering expired December 31, 2001
Maryland
Maryland Massage Therapy Advisory CommitteeBoard of Chiropractic Examiners4201 Patterson Avenue – 5th FloorBaltimore, MD 21215-2299Phone: 410-764-4738Fax: 410-358-1879www.mdmassage.orgCredential: Certification – Certified Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hrs plus 60 College credits and NCECredential: Registration – Registered Massage PractitionerRequired Hours: 500 hrs plus NCEExams Required: NCETMB or NCCAOM and State ExamMaintenance: 24 CEU’s/biennially
Massachussetts
Law enacted 2006 – Education Required – 500 Hours Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Michigan
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Minnesota
Phone: 800-657-3957Exams Required: Freedom of AccessCurrently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist. Minnesota licensing is regulated by city or county.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Mississippi
Mississippi State Board of Massage TherapyP O Box 12489Jackson, MS 39236-2489Phone: 601-856-6127Fax: 601-853-0336director@msbmt.state.ms.uswww.msbmt.state.ms.usCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 700 hours from an accredited school + CPR and First AidExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 12 hours from CEU Board approved program + CPR annuallyGrandfathering expired June 30, 2002
Missouri
Missouri State Board of Therapeutic MassageDivision of Professional Registration3605 Missouri Blvd.PO Box 1335Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335Phone: 573-522-6277Fax: 573-751-0735massagether@pr.mo.govhttp://pr.mo.gov/massage.aspCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours from a Board approved schoolExams Required: NCETMB Maintenance: 12 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expired December 31, 2000
Montana
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Nebraska
Nebraska Massage Therapy BoardHealth & Human ServicesRegulation & Licensure – Credentialing DivisionP O Box 94986Lincoln, NE 68509-4986Phone: 402-471-2115Fax: 402-471-3577www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/mass/massage.htmCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 1,000 hrs and practical exam Exams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 24 CEU’S/ biennially
Nevada
Nevada Board of Massage Therapy111 West TelegraphSuite 200Carson City, NV 89703http://massagetherapy.nv.gov/Credential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: TBDExams Required: NCETMB
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Office of Program Support, Licensing & Regulative ServicesBoard of Massage Therapy129 Pleasant StreetConcord, NH 03301-3857Phone: 603-271-4814Fax: 603-271-5590www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/LRS/ELIGIBILITY/massage-license.htmCredential:License – Massage PractitionerRequired Hours: 750 Hrs + CPRExams Required: NCETMB Maintenance: 12 CEU’s/biennially
New Jersey
New Jersey Board of NursingMassage, Bodywork & Somatic Therapy Examining Committee124 Halsey StreetNewark, NJ 07102Phone: 973-504-6430Fax: 973-648-3481Mr. George Hebert, Acting Exec. Dir.www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htmCredential: Certification – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hoursExams Required: NCETMB or diploma from state approved school
New Mexico
New MexicoMassage Therapy Board2550 Cerrillos RoadSanta Fe, NM 87505Phone: 505-476-4870Fax: 505-476-4645massage.board@state.nm.uswww.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/massage/Credential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 650 hrs + state exam & NCEExams Required: NCETMB and State examMaintenance: 16 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expired December 31, 1992
New York
New York State Board of Massage TherapyOffice of the ProfessionsDivision of Professional Licensing Services89 Washington AvenueAlbany, NY 12234Kathleen M. Doyle, Exec. SecretaryPhone: 518-474-3817 Ext. 150Fax: 518-486-2981msthbd@mail.nysed.govwww.op.nysed.gov/mtlic.htmCredential: License – Massage Therapist, Masseur or MasseuseRequired Hours: 1,000 hours and state examExams Required: State exam
North Carolina
North Carolina Board of Massageand Bodywork TherapyP O Box 2539Raleigh, NC 27602Phone: 919-546-0050Fax: 919-833-1059admin@bmbt.orghttp://www.bmbt.orgCredential: License – Massage and Bodywork TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hrs. from a Board approved school + NCEExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 25 CEU’s/bienniallys
North Dakota
North Dakota State Board of MassagePO Box 218Beach, ND 58621Phone: 701-872-4895k_wojahn@yahoo.comwww.ndboardofmassage.comCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 750 hrs. + practical exam & NCEExams Required: State exam, NCETMBMaintenance: 18 CEU’s/annually
Ohio
State Medical BoardMassage Licensing Division77 S. High Street – 17th FloorColumbus, OH 43266-0315Phone: 614-466-3934Fax: 614-728-5946www.med.ohio.gov/MTsubwebindex.htmCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 600 hrs and state examExams Required: State exam
Oklahoma
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Oregon
Oregon Board of Massage748 Hawthorne Avenue NESalem, OR 97301Patty Glenn, Executive DirectorPhone: 503-365-8657Fax: 503-385-4465Patty@oregonmassage.orgwww.oregonmassage.orgCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500Exams Required: NCETMB & practical examsMaintenance: 25 CEU’s/biennially + Current CPR
Pennsylvania
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of HealthDivision of Professional Regulation3 Capitol Hill – Room 410Providence, RI 02908-5097Phone: 401-222-2827Fax: 401-222-1272www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/massage.htmCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hrs from a COMTA schoolExams Required: NCETMB
South Carolina
South Carolina Division of Professional110 Center ViewP O Box 11329Columbia, SC 29210Phone: 803-896-4490Fax: 803-896-4484Eddie Jones, Administratorjonese@mail.llr.state.sc.uswww.llr.state.sc.us/POL/massagetherapyCredential: License – Massage & Bodywork TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hrs. from an accredited schoolExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance:12 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expired June 30, 1999
South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Massage TherapyP.O. Box 7251107 W. MissouriPierre, SD 57501Phone: 605-224-8803Brett Koenecke, Executive Secretaryinfo@great-plains-solutions.comwww.state.sd.us/doh/massagewww.state.sd.us/doh/Massage/FinalRules.pdfCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hrs. & NCEExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance:16 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expires June 30, 2007
Tennessee
Tennessee Massage Licensure BoardCordell Hull Bldg., 1st Floor227 French Landing, Suite 300Heritage Place Metro CenterNashville, TN 37243Phone: 615-532-3202 Ext. 3211800-778-4123 Ext. 3211Fax: 615-532-5164http://www2.tennessee.gov/health/Boards/Massage/index.htmCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours & NCEExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 25 CEU’s/bienniallyGrandfathering expired 2003
Texas
Texas Dept. of State Health ServicesMassage Therapy Licensing Program1100 W. 49th StreetAustin, TX 78756-3183Phone: 512-834-6616Fax: 512-834-6677massage@dshs.state.tx.uswww.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/default.shtmCredential:Registration – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 300 hours + written & practical examsExams Required: State Exams (written and practical)Maintenance: 12 CEU’s/biennially
Utah
Division of Occupational & Professional LicensingBoard of Massage Therapy160 East 300 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84145Phone: 801-530-6628Fax: 801-530-6511www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/massage.htmlCredential: License – Massage TherapistRequired: 600 hours from Board approved school + NCEExams Required: NCETMB and Utah Massage Law and Rule Examination
Vermont
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMTA www.amtamassage.org and ABMP www.abmp.com.
Virginia
Board of NursingDepartment of Health Professions6606 W. Broad Street – 5th FloorRichmond, VA 23230-1712Phone: 804-662-9909Fax: 804-662-9512nursebd@dhpvirginia.govwww.dhp.state.va.usCredential: Certification – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours from a Board approved schoolExams Required: NCETMBGrandfathering expired July 1, 1997
Washington
Washington State Dept. of HealthMassage Therapy ProgramP.O. Box 47867Olympia, WA 98504-7868Phone: 360-236-4700Fax: 360-236-4818hpqa.csc@doh.wa.govwww.doh.wa.gov/massage/default.htmCredential:License – Massage PractitionerRequired Hours: 500 hoursExams Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 16 CEU’s/biennially
Washington, DC
Department of HealthBoard of Massage Therapy717 14th Street NW – Suite 600Washington, DC 20005Phone: 877-672-2174Fax 202-727-8471http://doh.dc.gov/doh/site/default.aspCredential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 and examExam Required: NCETMBMaintenance: 12CEU’s/2 yrs
West Virginia
State of West VirginiaMassage Therapy Licensure Board200 Davis Street #1Princeton, WV 24740-7430Phone: 304-487-1400Fax: 304-487-1460ms325c@wvdhhr.orgwww.wvmassage.org/Credential:License – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 500 hours or NCBTMB certificationMaintenance: 25 CEU’s/biennially
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and LicensingMassage Therapy Board1400 E. Washington AvenueMadison, WI 53703Phone: 608-266-2112Fax: 608-261-7083http://drl.wi.gov/prof/mass/def.htmCredential: Certification – Massage TherapistRequired Hours: 600 and examExams Required: State exam and NCETMB
Wyoming
Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect in the state you have selected. However, this does NOT necessarily imply that there are no laws in effect at all.In some states such as CA and GA for example a variety of license requirements within the different municipalities exist.To learn about the rules and regulations regarding massage/bodywork contact the local authority in your area, the court house, police station, town hall, etc. Also, most teaching institutions such as massage schools are aware of the regulations in effect. Other sources of information would be the AMT
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