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Massage Rules for States
Rules can change at any time, so check anyways!
The States that are not listed do not have any regulations as of yet.
Check with you city, county or town for further information.
www.healingandlaw.com or www.massagemag.com
Alabama (Board of Massage) - 600 hours, written exam, NCBTMB (1996)
www.almtbd.state.al.us
Arkansas (Board of Massage) - 500 hours, NCBTMB or state exam (1951)
www.arkansasmassagetherapy.com
Arizona - 500 to 700 hours, NCBTMB (2003)
http://massagetherapy.az.gov/
California - Complimentary Alternative Medicine Law (2000)
www.abundanthealth.com/art-ms.html
www.ramblemuse.com/blogger/
Connecticut (Department of Public Health) - 500 hour, NCBTMB (1993)
www.ct-clic.com/trantype.asp?code=808
Delaware (Board of Massage and Bodywork) - 500 hours Therapist, 100-hour tech, NCBTMB (1993)
www.professionallicensing.state.de.us/boards/massagebodyworks/index.shtml
Florida (Department Of Health) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1943)
www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage
Georgia (Board of Massage) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (2005)
www.georgia.gov
Hawaii (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Division of Professional and Vocational Licensing)
- 570 hours, NCBTMB (1947)
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/massage/
Idaho - Complimentary Alternative Medicine Law
www.3state.id.us
Illinois - 500 hours, NCBTMB (2002)
www.amta-il.org
Iowa (Bureau of Professional Licensure: Massage Therapy Board) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1992)
www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure
Kentucky - 500 hours, NCBTMB (2003) (502) 564-3296
finance.ky.gov/ourcabinet/caboff/OAS/op/
Louisiana (Louisiana board of Massage ) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1992)
www.lsbmt.org
Massachusetts (Professional Licensure) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (2006)
www.mass.gov/legis/legis.htm
Maine (Office of Licensing and Registration) - 500 hours, or NCBTMB (1991)
www.state.me.us/pfr/olr/categories/cat26.htm
Maryland (Board of Chiropractic Examiners) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1998)
www.mdmassage.org/
Minnesota - Complimentary Alternative Medicine Law (2001)
www.minnesotanaturalhealth.org/bills/statute.htm
Mississippi - 700 hours (2001)
www.msbmt.state.ms.us
Missouri (State board of Therapeutic Massage) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1998)
http://pr.mo.gov/massage.asp
Nebraska (Health and Human Services) - 1,000 hours, NCBTMB (1958)
www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/mass/massage.htm
Nevada - 500 hours, submit to a full background check, and pass a written exam "accredited by the National
Commission for Certifying Agencies."
www.leg.state.nv.us/73rd/Reports
New Hampshire (Employment Security) - 750 hours, NCBTMB (1980)
www.state.nh.us
New Jersey (Board of Nursing) - 500hrs or NCBTMB (1999)
www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm
New Mexico (Massage Therapy Board) - 650 hours, NCBTMB (1991)
www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/massage/
New York (Office of Professions) - 1000 hours, NCBTMB (1967)
www.op.nysed.gov/massage.htm
North Carolina (Board of Massage) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1999)
www.bmbt.org
North Dakota - 750 hours, written / practical exam (1959)
www.ndboardofmassage.com
Ohio (State of Ohio Medical Board) - 600 hours, written exam (1916)
www.state.oh.us./med
Oregon (Board of Massage) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1999)
www.oregonmassage.org
Rhode Island (Health Professions Regulations) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1980)
www.health.state.ri.us
South Carolina (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1997)
www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/MassageTherapy/
South Dakota (Department of Health) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (2005)
www.state.sd.us/doh/Massage/index.htm
Tennessee (Massage Licensure Board) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1995)
www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards/Massage/index.htm
Texas (Department of Health) - 250 hours, 50-hour intern, written / practical exam (1985)
www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/default.shtm
Utah (Occupational and Professional licensing) - 600 hours experience and exam (1981)
www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/massage.html
Virginia (Board of Nursing) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1996)
www.dhp.state.va.us/nursing/nursing_forms.htm#Massage%20Therapist
Washington (State Dept of Health) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1976)
www.doh.wa.gov/Massage/default.htm
West Virginia (Massage Therapy Licensure Board) - 500 hours, or NCBTMB (1998)
www.wvmassage.org
Wisconsin (Dept of Regulation and licensing) - 600 hours, NCBTMB (1999)
www.drl.state.wi.us
CANADA
British Columbia - 3000 hours, both written / practical exams (604) 736-3404
District of Columbia (Boards and Commissions) - 500 hours, NCBTMB (1999)
obc.dc.gov/services/profiles_m.shtm
Newfoundland/Labra - 2,200 hours, both written / practical exams (709) 739-7181
Ontario - 2,200 hours, both written / practical exams (416) 489-2626
National Board States (As of June 2005)
1. Alabama
2. Arizona
3. Connecticut
4. Delaware
5. District of Columbia
6. Florida
7. Illinois
8. Iowa
9. Kentucky
10. Louisiana
11. Maine
12. Maryland
13. Mississippi
14. Missouri
15. Nebraska
16. New
17. Hampshire
18. New Jersey
19. New Mexico
20. North Carolina
21. Oregon
22. Rhode Island
23. South Carolina
24. South Dakota
25. Tennessee
26. Utah
27. Virginia
28. Washington
29. West Virginia
30. Wisconsin
CANADIAN PROVINCE LINKS
British Columbia
www.cmtbc.bc.ca
Manitoba
www.mtam.mb.ca
New Brunswick
info@masssagemassotherapie.nb.ca
Newfoundland & Labrador
www.nlmta.ca
Northwest Territories
rbeatch@tamarack.nt.ca
Nova Scotia
assaociation@pathfinder-group.com
Ontario
www.cmto.com
Quebec
514-597-0505 poste 232
Saskatchewan
www.gpfn.sk.ca/health/groups/mtas.htm
The below is information from http://www.massagemag.com
Alabama
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,400 |
| Phone |
(334) 269-9990 |
| Web Site |
http://www.almtbd.state.al.us/ |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
650 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
16 every 2 years |
Arizona
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 9,015 |
| Phone |
(602) 542-8604 |
| Web Site |
http://www.massageboard.az.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
700 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB (accepts all exams from NCBTMB) |
| Renewal Fee |
$75 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
25 every 2 years |
Arkansas
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 2,700 |
| Phone |
(501) 520-0555 |
| Web Site |
http://www.arkansasmassagetherapy.com/ |
| Title |
Massage Therapist or Master Massage Therapist or Massage Therapy Instructor |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$30 each year for MT; $40 each year for MMT; $45 each year for Instructor |
| CEUs Required |
6 each year |
British Columbia
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 2,200 |
| Phone |
(604) 736-3404 |
| Web Site |
http://cmtbc.bc.ca |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Registration |
| Required Education |
3,000 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
AIT |
| Renewal Fee |
CAN $330 a year |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
California
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: N/A |
| Phone |
(650) 352-4533 |
| Web Site |
http://www.californiahealthfreedom.com |
| Title |
Freedom of Access laws in effect. Contact state or local entity for information. |
| Type of Credential |
N/A |
| Required Education |
N/A |
| Written or Practical Exam |
N/A |
| Exam Administered |
N/A |
| Renewal Fee |
N/A |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Colorado
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: N/A |
| Phone |
N/A |
| Web Site |
www.leg.state.co.us |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification |
| Required Education |
500 hours (apply for registration 4/1/2009) |
| Written or Practical Exam |
N/A |
| Exam Administered |
N/A |
| Renewal Fee |
N/A |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Connecticut
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,983 |
| Phone |
(860) 509-7603 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dph.state.ct.us |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$200 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 4 years |
Delaware
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,179 |
| Phone |
(302) 744-4500 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dpr.delaware.gov |
| Title |
Massage Technician or Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification or License |
| Required Education |
300 hours for CMT/200 hours for Temporary CMT/500 hours for LMT |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written or Practical |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$120 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years for CMT/24 every 2 years for LMT |
Florida
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 27,993 |
| Phone |
(850) 245-4161 |
| Web Site |
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$155 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years with a course in HIV/AIDS |
Georgia
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 5,275 |
| Phone |
(478) 207-2440 |
| Web Site |
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/massage |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$75 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Hawaii
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 7,324 |
| Phone |
(808) 586-3000 |
| Web Site |
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/massage |
| Title |
Massage Therapist or Massage Apprentice |
| Type of Credential |
License or Permit |
| Required Education |
570 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
State exam |
| Renewal Fee |
$120 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
Idaho
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: N/A |
| Phone |
N/A |
| Web Site |
http://www3.state.id.us |
| Title |
Freedom of Access laws in effect. Contact state or local entity for information. |
| Type of Credential |
N/A |
| Required Education |
N/A |
| Written or Practical Exam |
N/A |
| Exam Administered |
N/A |
| Renewal Fee |
N/A |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Illinois
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 8,010 |
| Phone |
(217) 785-0800 |
| Web Site |
http://www.idfpr.com |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$175 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Indiana
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: N/A |
| Phone |
(317) 234-3031 |
| Web Site |
http://www.in.gov/pla/2262.htm |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification (applications available January 2009; if you qualify for grandfathering, applications must be sent in by July 1, 2009) |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB, MBLEx or NCE from the American Medical Massage Association |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 4 years |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Iowa
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 2,292 |
| Phone |
(515) 281-6959 |
| Web Site |
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$120 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Kentucky
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,551 |
| Phone |
(502) 564-3296, ext. 240 |
| Web Site |
http://www.finance.ky.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
600 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Louisiana
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 2,260 |
| Phone |
(225) 771-4090 |
| Web Site |
http://www.lsbmt.org |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Oral |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$125 each year |
| CEUs Required |
12 each year |
Maine
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 2,490 |
| Phone |
(207) 624-8613 |
| Web Site |
http://www.maine.gov/professionallicensing |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$25 each year |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
Maryland
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,598 |
| Phone |
(410) 764-4738 |
| Web Site |
http://www.mdmassage.org |
| Title |
Massage Therapist or Massage Practitioner |
| Type of Credential |
Certification or Registration |
| Required Education |
500 hours for RMP/500 hours plus 60 college credits for CMT |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB, NESL or NCCAOM |
| Renewal Fee |
$250 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Massachusetts
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 6,040 |
| Phone |
(617) 727-1747 |
| Web Site |
http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/mt/index.htm |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
N/A |
| Renewal Fee |
$150/yr |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Minnesota
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: N/A |
| Phone |
(651) 201-3728 |
| Web Site |
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/hop/ocap/index.html |
| Title |
Freedom of Access laws in effect. Contact state or local entity for information. |
| Type of Credential |
N/A |
| Required Education |
N/A |
| Written or Practical Exam |
N/A/ |
| Exam Administered |
N/A |
| Renewal Fee |
N/A |
| CEUs Required |
N/A |
Mississippi
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,143 |
| Phone |
(601) 732-6038 |
| Web Site |
http://www.msbmt.state.ms.us/msbmt/msbmt.nsf |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Licensed |
| Required Education |
700 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB, MBLEx, ABTE or the Mississippi State Comprehensive Exam |
| Renewal Fee |
$192 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 each year; 24 per licensed period (2 years) |
Missouri
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 4,340 |
| Phone |
(573) 522-6277 |
| Web Site |
http://pr.mo.gov/massage.asp |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or NCCAOM |
| Renewal Fee |
$50 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years |
Nebraska
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,154 |
| Phone |
(402) 471-2115 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/crl/crlindex.htm |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
1,000 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written Exam |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$27 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years |
Nevada
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,500 |
| Phone |
(775) 688-1888 |
| Web Site |
http://www.massagetherapy.nv.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$150 each year |
| CEUs Required |
12 each year |
New Hampshire
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,454 |
| Phone |
(603) 271-0277 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
750 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years |
New Jersey
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 761 |
| Phone |
(973) 504-6430 |
| Web Site |
http://www.state.nj.us |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or NCCAOM |
| Renewal Fee |
$120 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
20 every 2 years |
New Mexico
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,140 |
| Phone |
(505) 476-4870 |
| Web Site |
http://www.rld.state.nm.us |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
650 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$125 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
16 every 2 years |
New York
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 14,908 |
| Phone |
(518) 474-3817, ext. 150 |
| Web Site |
http://www.op.nysed.gov/massage.htm |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
1,000 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
State exam |
| Renewal Fee |
$50 every 3 years |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
Newfoundland/Labrador
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 160 |
| Phone |
(709) 739-7181 |
| Web Site |
http://www.nlmtb.ca |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Registration |
| Required Education |
2,200 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
NLMTB |
| Renewal Fee |
$300 every 3 years |
| CEUs Required |
30 every 3 years |
North Carolina
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 5,502 |
| Phone |
(919) 546-0050 |
| Web Site |
http://www.bmbt.org |
| Title |
Massage and Bodywork |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
25 every 2 years |
North Dakota
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 617 |
| Phone |
(701) 872-4895 |
| Web Site |
http://www.ndboardofmassage.com |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
750 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 each year |
| CEUs Required |
18 each year |
Ohio
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 10,477 |
| Phone |
(614) 466-3934 |
| Web Site |
http://www.med.ohio.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
750 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
State exam |
| Renewal Fee |
$50 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
Ontario
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 7,917 |
| Phone |
(416) 489-2626 |
| Web Site |
http://www.cmto.com |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Registration |
| Required Education |
2 to 3 years full time |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
OSCE |
| Renewal Fee |
CAN $425 a year |
| CEUs Required |
30 every 3 years |
Oregon
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 5,622 |
| Phone |
(503) 365-8657 |
| Web Site |
http://www.oregon.gov/OBMT |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written and Practical |
| Exam Administered |
MBLEx (will accept NCETM or NCETMB scores dated prior to June 30, 2008) |
| Renewal Fee |
$100 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
25 every 2 years |
Rhode Island
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 850 |
| Phone |
(401) 222-2828 |
| Web Site |
http://www.health.ri.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$50 each year |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
South Carolina
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,127 |
| Phone |
(803) 896-4830 |
| Web Site |
http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/massagetherapy |
| Title |
Massage/Bodywork |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$160 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years |
South Dakota
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 825 |
| Phone |
(605) 271-7103 |
| Web Site |
http://www.doh.sd.gov/boards/massage |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCE, NCETM (when contacting the NCBTMB, ask to take the NESL) or NBCA Massage Therapy Certification Exam from the American Medical Massage Association |
| Renewal Fee |
$65 each year |
| CEUs Required |
8 every 2 years |
Tennessee
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 4,157 |
| Phone |
(615) 235-2111 |
| Web Site |
http://health.state.tn.us |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$110 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
25 every 2 years |
Texas
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 26,314 |
| Phone |
(512) 834-6616 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$106 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years |
Utah
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 4,732 |
| Phone |
(801) 530-6628 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dopl.utah.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License and Apprentice |
| Required Education |
600 hours for LMT/ 1,000 hours and apprenticeship for AMT |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$52 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
Virginia
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 4,986 |
| Phone |
(804) 367-4515 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$70 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
25 every 2 years |
Washington
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 13,990 |
| Phone |
(360) 236-4700 |
| Web Site |
http://www.doh.wa.gov/massage |
| Title |
Massage Practitioner |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$90 each year |
| CEUs Required |
16 every 2 years |
Washington, D.C.
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 712 |
| Phone |
(877) 672-2174 |
| Web Site |
http://www.dchealth.dc.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$111 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
12 every 2 years |
West Virginia
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 1,130 |
| Phone |
(304) 558-1060 |
| Web Site |
http://www.wvmassage.org |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
License |
| Required Education |
500 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Renewal Fee |
$125 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
24 every 2 years (3 of which must be in ethics) |
Wisconsin
Number of credentialed practitioners in this state: 3,081 |
| Phone |
(608) 266-2112 |
| Web Site |
http://drl.wi.gov |
| Title |
Massage Therapist |
| Type of Credential |
Certification |
| Required Education |
600 hours |
| Written or Practical Exam |
Written |
| Exam Administered |
NCETMB |
| Renewal Fee |
$53 every 2 years |
| CEUs Required |
0 |
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