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12 Self-Care Secrets—Twelve Steps to Integrate Body, Mind and Spirit

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A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice

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A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Malpractice

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Accommodating Clients with Diabetes

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An Evidence Based Guide to Treatment of Fibromyalgia for Massage Therapists

Assessing Skills and Abilities through Oral and Practical Exams

Attracting Business Clients: Part I- Start-up and Retention

Attracting Business Clients: Part II-Expansion and Recovery

Avoiding Burnout for Massage Therapists

Building Blocks: Basics of Effective Teaching

Cancer and Massage Therapy Part I: Essential Contraindications

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Cancer and Massage Therapy Part II: Treatments

Cancer and Massage Therapy Part III: Advanced Session Planning

Cardiovascular Health and Massage Therapy

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Proactive, Non-Surgical Approach

Chronic Pain: Relief with Massage Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy...What is it Really?

Creating an Environment for Learning

Creating Healthy Boundaries

Cupping Therapy and Your Massage Practice

Cupping with Movement

Dealing with Ethical Gray Areas in Massage Therapy

Dementia and Massage Therapy

Essential Elements of Career Services Panel

Ethical Decision-Making

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Ethical Dilemmas Fully Exposed

Ethics and the Power Differential

Ethics for Massage Therapists: A Comprehensive Overview

Face and Head Massage Techniques for Your Practice

Fascial Therapy: Benefits and Contraindications for Massage Clients

Fascial Therapy: Techniques for Massage Therapists

Fascial Therapy: The Science of Fascia

Fibromyalgia and Massage Therapy

From the Client's Perspective: Marketing, Policies and Ethics of Your Practice

Grow Your Practice: Teach Wellness Classes

Growing a Thriving Practice—Systems for Success

Headaches: Relief with Massage Therapy

Healthy Hands: How to Properly Take Care of Forearms, Wrists and Hands

Helping Clients Manage Migraines

Helping Military Veterans with Massage Therapy

IMTRC: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy

IMTRC: Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy

IMTRC: Arthritis and Massage Therapy

IMTRC: Breast Cancer and Massage Therapy

IMTRC: Health & Wellness: The Role of Integrative Therapies

IMTRC: Hospital-Based Massage Therapy: Improving the Quality of Life for Patients

IMTRC: Low Back Pain and Massage

IMTRC: Massage Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients

IMTRC: The Latest Science on Muscles and Massage

Insurance Reimbursement and Massage Therapy

Integrating Assessments into Intake

Integrative Stretching Foundations For Your Massage Practice

Introduction to Pediatric Oncology Massage

It's Your Business-Understanding Business Concepts

Joint Replacements: The Patient’s Surgical Journey

Key Elements of Effective Course Planning

Lower Back Pain and the Role of Massage Therapy

Lymphatic System and Massage

Making Your Mark-Guerilla Marketing for Massage Therapists

Massage and Medications—When is Therapy Dangerous?

$52 members / $87 non-members  Purchase

Massage and Skin Conditions

Massage for Active Seniors

Massage Ramifications of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord

Massage Therapy for Clients with Diabetes

Massage Therapy for Depressed Clients

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Massage Therapy for Post-Operative Pain

Mastering Massage Strategies for Pain Management

Meeting the Needs of Elder Clients

Military Veterans and Massage Therapy

MS: Fighting Back with Massage

Nuts and Bolts: Basic Elements of Instructional Design

Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the Lower Body

Orthopedic Procedures and Post-Surgical Precautions for the Hip and Knee

Pathology and Massage Therapy

Planning for Tomorrow to Help You Today

Plantar Fasciitis and the Benefits of Massage

Pregnancy and Massage

Pregnancy and Massage: Advanced Practice

Protecting Yourself from Malpractice

Reading a Research Article

Receptor Techniques for Painful Necks

Reflexology and Massage Therapy

Relief Within Reach: Massage & Stress

Relieving Sciatica

Research and Massage Therapy

Research on and Treatment of Diabetes

Resolving Conflict in Your Massage Office

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Techniques for Massage Therapists

Scar Tissue and Massage

Self-Care Fitness Principles for Massage Therapists

Self-Care for Massage Therapists: Body Mechanics

Self-Care for Massage Therapists: Injury Prevention

Self-Care Strategies for Preventing Burnout

Self-Evaluation for an Ethical Practice

Sports Massage 1: Starting Your Career

Sports Massage 2: Ethics and Building Trust

Sports Massage 3: The Science of Athletics

Sports Massage 4: Injury + Recovery

$75 members / $125 non-members  Purchase

Sports Massage 5: Event Protocols

Sports Massage 6: Athlete Care and Conditions

Sports Massage Therapy: An Insider’s View

Starting Your Massage Private Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success

Stone Massage for Head and Neck Pain

Taking Care of Your Taxes

Talking to Your Clients about Skin Cancer

Taxes for Massage Therapists

Teacher's Toolkit for Achieving Learning Outcomes in a Changing Environment

Teaching Pathology that is Research-Informed

Tech Neck Relief: Massage Therapy and Stretching Techniques

Thai Massage: Foundations and Basic Principles

The Ethics of Information

Three Research-Based Power Concepts for Helping Students Learn

Thriving in the Age of COVID-19 Panel

TMJ: Relief with Massage Therapy

Traditional Kinesiology: the Dynamics of Human Movement

Trends In the Massage Professional Panel

Turn Your Passion for Teaching Into Student Success

Understanding Competencies

Upper Body: Addressing Shoulder and Neck Pain with Massage Therapy

Whole Person Health and Massage Therapy

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Therapeutic Stretching

Through online video presentations explore a range of techniques, from static and passive stretching to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and traction techniques, all designed to facilitate a full body stretch. By integrating these techniques into a full-body stretching routine or choosing specific techniques to utilize with individual clients, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to improve client outcome. Program available entirely online. Closed captioning available with online video.

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Cranial-Sacral Fundamentals

With Cranial-Sacral Therapy techniques, a trained practitioner can balance the rhythm of the cerebral-spinal pulse and treat numerous ailments. Program also available entirely online. Closed captioning available with online video.

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Build Your Massage Practice

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Techniques for Massage Therapists

Approaching the Lower Body from All Angles

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

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Myofascial Release

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We’ve developed massage continuing education courses with your interests in mind. Panda provides cutting-edge content to keep you ahead of the curve. Why repeat the same old topics? Our self-paced classes are enhanced with quality images that demonstrate these exciting techniques.

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Our goal is to provide the most diverse, engaging, and informative online massage therapy continuing education courses to practicing massage therapists in the re-certification process. Panda classes are developed by leading Subject Matter Experts in the massage industry, and are regularly reviewed to ensure the information you receive is current, accurate, and up to date.

Our cutting edge LMS (Learning Management System) helps you track your progress as you work to complete your courses, and our convenient shopping cart allows for the purchase of single courses or course packages. We hope that by taking our courses, you will feel better prepared as you move forward in your massage therapy career.

Maybe you’ve recently finished school, and you’re wondering what exactly massage CEUs are and how they work. Or, maybe you’re a long-time professional who’s curious about whether you’re devoting far too many hours per year traveling across the country, sitting through long, irrelevant lectures, and spending massive amounts of money on continuing education courses when there might be an easier, cheaper, and faster way to achieve the same results.

Regardless of where you are in the professional spectrum, this guide is for you. Over the course of this massage CEU guide, we’ll cover:

• What CEUs are, and why they’re important
• CEU certification organizations for therapists
• How to fit CEUs into your busy schedule as a practicing therapist
• Traditional CEU options
• Online massage CEU courses
• What to do moving forward

Many massage therapists jump into the profession with a simple mission: they want to help people. Maybe a personal experience sparked their interest. Perhaps an injury or accident led to prolonged pain, which was eventually alleviated by massage. Or maybe they were trying to navigate a stressful job, and the toll that chronic stress takes on the body–and massage therapy was the answer. After a few sessions, they’d found their calling: they realized they wanted to become a licensed therapist, and share the gift of healing and relaxation with others.

So, these soon-to-be therapists jump into a course of massage education, with  some programs lasting up to two years in total.  And after many months of training, they’re finally ready to begin their practice.

This begs an important question, though: should education for health care practitioners really stop with graduation? Isn’t the practice of medicine and other therapeutic techniques actually a lifelong learning process? One which doesn’t arbitrarily end with a student’s graduation from a particular program, but rather extends and continues throughout the entire length of a practitioner’s life and career?

This is where CEUs, or Continuing Education Units, come in. Many practitioners express that they’re sad to leave school: they don’t want to stop learning, expanding their horizons, and improving their clinical abilities and skill set when it comes to treating clients. Lucky for them, the massage profession in the United States actually mandates precisely the opposite. In fact, therapists are required to continue their education beyond the confines of a therapy program.

By the end of this guide, you’ll be able to consider yourself a “massage CEU expert.”

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What are CEUs?

Plenty of professional therapists will gladly acknowledge the importance of continuing education. It’s not uncommon for a newly licensed therapist to talk about the challenges associated with finishing their extensive program in such a short period of time. It’s a ton of information packed into a very narrow window: this is something that both massage therapists and schools alike acknowledge.

So, naturally, once the semester (or year, or summer, or second year) of school comes to a close, many therapists are left wondering: what next? Where do we go from here? Could we really have mastered everything there is to know about the business and practice of running a successful practice?

Simply put, the answer is no. Even in  the states which require the largest number of hours of study in order to become a licensed professional massage therapist,  it’s impossible for a student who comes into a program with no background in the medical profession or a clinical practice to graduate from a massage therapy program with an inexhaustible, complete knowledge of how to care for the human musculoskeletal system.

The reality, too, is that it’s not just students who acknowledge and experience the need for continuing education. States across the country, massage schools, and the  national body responsible for licensing massage therapists  all recognize the importance of continuing education.

So, what are massage CEUs (Continuing Education Units), and how do they work?

Continuing education units are present across a wide variety of occupations that require professional licensure. Other professions requiring the maintenance of CEUs in order to keep up with professional certification include teachers, architects, designers, engineers, administrators, social workers, and (of course) a variety of health care workers, including nurses, doctors, psychologists and other mental health professionals, dentists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and more.

A quick look at this list reveals one thing that all of these professions have in common. Every occupation on this list involves providing an incredibly important service to someone. But not just any service: a service that will have a significant and dramatic impact on someone’s life, in a constantly changing world. It’s the reality of the mutable nature of each of these professions, combined with the level of importance that they play in people’s lives, that makes CEUs (continuing education units) necessary.

It’s easy to see how massage therapy fits into this picture. Clients come to practitioners for a variety of personal issues and chronic illnesses. Maybe a client is experiencing chronic, ongoing pain that conventional medicine hasn’t had any luck in attempting to alleviate. Or, perhaps they’re suffering from an unrelenting level of occupational and personal stress that’s materialized in the form of serious muscular tension and other physical issues.

Regardless of why a client approaches a practitioner, it’s important that they be “ready for anything,” so to speak. This means not only keeping up with the latest advances in massage therapy itself, but also doing their best to keep pace with other advances and progress in medical technology, and in the medical profession in general. This is not only good for clients: it’s also good for the practitioner, and for their bottom line. When clients come to see a practitioner who presents themselves as a well-informed, savvy, up to date professional, those clients are more likely to continue seeing that therapist.

We have now seen what CEUs are in a broader context, and why continuing education units are important for practitioners. This begs the question, though: where and how exactly do massage therapists receive CEUs?

Massage CEUs are regulated by specific organizations around the world. These licensing organizations determine what does (and does not) clear the bar when it comes to a course for continuing one’s education. So, who regulates the creation, administration, and qualification of CEUs in the United States? How does the whole process work? How can you be sure that a course will actually count towards your annual CEU requirements? Read on for the answers to these questions.

CEU Certification Organizations for Massage Therapists

While we’ve acknowledged that Continuing Education Units are important for massage therapists, we’re still missing an important part of the overall picture. If a professional were to take just “some course” offered online or in-person, would it actually count towards their annual requirements? And what exactly are those requirements? The answer is simple. In the United States, in order to ensure that the massage CEU course you take will actually count towards your annual requirement of CEUs, you’ll want to make sure that your course is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The NCBTMB offers a great  F.A.Q. about their continuing education providers . While it’s incredibly comprehensive, it’s also a bit lengthy: so, we’ll summarize all of the important bits for you here (as they relate to your needs as a professional). Meanwhile, if you’d like to learn more about the NCBTMB, its history, and why it’s important for practitioners in the United States,  Panda Massage CEU™ has compiled a comprehensive blog post on the subject here ( Guide to the NCBTMB ).

First, it’s important to note that CEU requirements vary from state to state. Some states require quite a large number of hours per years in order to maintain your certification as a licensed massage therapist. Meanwhile, other states allow their practitioners to accrue a small number of CEUs per year. Some even forgo the requirement altogether, failing to mandate that massage therapists in their state attend annual courses and acquire CEUs in the first place. If you’re wondering how many CEUs your state requires, the American Massage Therapy Association maintains an updated, comprehensive  state by state database of CEU requirements here .

Once you’ve taken a look at the AMTA’s state database and determined how many CEU hours you need annually (or biennially, or triennially), you might still be wondering: how do I ensure that whatever course I attend will actually qualify to fulfill those requirements?

That’s where the NCBTMB’s list comes in. The NCBTMB offers a  search engine for finding a qualified provider with approved CEU courses near you.

There are a number of downsides regarding the live, in-person trainings catalogued on the NCBTMB website and via its search engine. Sure, it’s great to receive hands on training in-person: after all, that’s how most practitioners were educated through massage school.

But there are all sorts of problems and difficulties associated with this in-person training, too. As a busy massage therapist, how do you make time for all of the travel associated with attending courses and accruing your required annual minimum number of CEUs? How do you balance the importance of continuing education with the demands of your professional life and massage practice?

How to Fit CEUs into Your Busy Schedule

How busy are massage therapists today? The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that the average massage therapist in the United States spends  roughly 18 hours per week  on actual client therapy. This might lead you to believe that massage therapists work “part-time hours,” and have easy, relaxing schedules.

For many practitioners though, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that those 18 (or more) hours of actual therapy represent a small fraction of the total number of hours per week spent in the office. In addition to the need to provide actual services to a variety of clients, therapists also have a whole host of other things on their plates. They have to run an office; recruit and develop leads for new clients; network and coordinate with other medical professionals in their area; manage their bookkeeping; bill insurance providers for clients who opt to utilize a co-pay option; maintain their equipment; keep up with scheduling; purchase supplies; put significant amounts of energy into marketing efforts; maintain a social media presence; and more. So, while Americans spend roughly $30 billion per year on complementary medicine (a significant portion of which includes massage), the average therapist’s share of that income only corresponds to a fraction of the work they have to do each week to maintain an active, healthy, thriving practice.

This creates a serious dilemma for some practitioners, especially those who run a small, private practice. With all of the energy that they have to put into keeping up with their practice, where do they find the time to take the necessary courses and keep up with their annual CEU requirements?

While you’re in school, learning is your sole focus. You’re not worried about income, client ratios, marketing, your social media presence, and so on. Your only concern is educating yourself, and becoming the best massage therapist you can be.

That’s great while you’re in school. But what about the day to day demands of the profession? How do you balance those demands with your CEU requirements?

Traditional CEU Options

Up until recently, there was only one option for obtaining CEUs on an annual basis for professionals across a wide range of occupations: you attended courses in-person.

To be fair, the up close and personal experience of an in-person course has its share of advantages. There’s nothing like hands on experience and the ability to interface with other students from around the country. It’s a prime opportunity to ask questions, hear from other professionals, and keep up with trends and advances in your field.

But let’s be honest: that ideal isn’t exactly an accurate portrayal of the reality of attending an in-person CEU course.

First, as a massage therapist, you have to block off your schedule for days at a time: sometimes, for an entire week. That’s thousands of dollars of lost income in the short term. And, if you have clients who are in need of weekly treatments for chronic conditions, they may switch to another therapist once they learn that you’ll periodically be out of town and unavailable for appointments. That makes for long term lost income.

Next, you have to arrange and pay for travel. The costs associated with this kind of travel aren’t just limited to the flights, hotel, and meals eaten at restaurants. All of those obviously add up, and they end up accounting for a huge amount of expenses at the end of the year. But on top of these obvious expenses, you have to keep in mind the massive amount of time that you have to dedicate to arranging and carrying out the travel itself. How many hours did you spend booking that trip across the country to attend a workshop? How long did it take to compare flight and hotel prices, or the cost of car rentals? And then, on top of that, how many hours are you spending in airports and on flights? All of those hours could have been spent billing clients for massage services. When you calculate your hourly rate of missed billable hours and combine it with the cost of travel, going out of town to obtain CEUs can become outrageously expensive.

Massage Therapy CEU Courses Online

Enter the  online massage CEU course.

In 2022, there’s no need to spend literally thousands upon thousands of dollars in missed work and travel expenses to keep up with your annual CEU requirements.

There’s a better, simpler, more efficient way of continuing your massage education that’s just as effective: online courses.

While there are plenty of positive things to say about attending a CEU course in-person, the reality is that the days of in-person classes for continuing education are long gone. Nowadays, with the demands being placed on professionals around the country, massage training online is often the best and most cost-effective choice.

Panda Massage CEU offers a wide array of online courses  at a tiny fraction of the cost of traditional, in-person classes. With options like  kinesiology ,  hydro-therapy ,  sports massage ,  deep tissue , and more, Panda has become  the #1 online CEU source for massage therapists.

Moving Forward

Massage therapy is an engaging, challenging, and incredibly important profession in the 21 st  century. As a massage professional, it’s your job to provide your clients with the relief and treatment that they need. And in order to do that, you need to keep up with your annual licensure requirements–which means keeping up with your massage therapy CEUs.

Insurance and Massage: Can Insurance Pay for Massage Therapy? When someone’s suffering from chronic pain, acute injury, or high levels of stress and anxiety, massage can be a powerful tool to aid in recovery and general wellness. As a massage therapist, you’re already well aware of this. You see patients come in with a wide […]

Our Comprehensive Guide to Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists As you start updating your massage CEUs, you really start to realize that massage is a truly amazing modality. It can help relieve your clients’ stress, assist them in recovering from injuries, and bring about muscular relaxation. Massage can also lower blood pressure, improve your clients’ circulation, […]

The Comprehensive Guide to Rolfing for Massage Therapists As a massage therapist, there are a lot of tools at your disposal for helping your clients to feel better, experience a reduction in pain, and achieve greater levels of wellness. When a client comes to see you that’s suffered from sports-related injuries or needs enhanced recovery […]

Your Guide to Pregnancy Massage As a massage therapist, you have the opportunity to work with all sorts of clients. Some of them come in due to chronic pain, including issues with their lower back, neck, shoulders, or other areas of the body. Other clients seek you out due to acute injury, and your job […]

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The rmtao offers a variety of hands-on and lecture-based seminars across ontario to meet your personal, professional and educational needs., continuing education is designed to help massage therapists increase their knowledge base to continuously improve their personal and professional success and the success of their patients. it enables massage therapists to base their practices on the most recent and strongest evidence necessary to produce high quality patient outcomes., the rmtao offers a wide variety of courses across ontario to meet your personal, professional and educational needs. we continuously update the courses we offer, so that you can increase your standards of practice and remain current with a rapidly changing and evolving profession., why is continuing education so important, the massage therapists' practice environment is constantly changing in terms of resources, expectations and emerging technologies. registered massage therapists are accountable to the public to promote safe, ethical and competent care throughout their careers and continually acquire enhanced competence in their practice., continuing competence promotes effective massage therapy, assists in preventing poor practice, and contributes to the quality of practice and best possible patient outcomes.   it enables the massage therapist to base their practices on the most recent and strongest evidence necessary for high quality and effective care.  continuous learning requires registered massage therapists to reflect on their competencies in relation to the changes occurring in society and the health care environment and, as a result, take action to further educate themselves., what courses do you offer, click here  to view the upcoming courses offered in various cities across ontario. both rmtao members and non-members are welcome to attend our courses, but members receive preferred pricing..

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Introduction to Myofascial Massage and Online Learning introduces participants to our online continuing education. Learn to navigate the online format while developing skills in myofascial release techniques. Fascia and its components, assessment techniques, and specific application methods are discussed. This interactive course uses video, audio commentary, and learning activities to teach myofascial release skills. If you're an ABMP member, you receive this course for free and earn 1 CE hour! Simply log in to the ABMP Members section and look in the Online Education Center to find this free course and see what else is available.

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In partnership with Human Kinetics, a leader in online education, ABMP brings you interactive, engaging courses, many of which include audio, video, and dynamic features to make your learning experience enjoyable and relevant. These courses are developed around topics that you tell us you find interesting, and our library is always expanding. Check out our new course additions regularly and send us your ideas for courses you want to see in the future. With ABMP's online courses you can:

• Choose from a list of meaningful, enriching courses
• Start a course and finish it at a later date
• Earn CE hours and fulfill your state, national certification, and/or association requirements*

While these courses can be purchased by anyone, ABMP members receive substantial discounts, and your first course is free!

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What's required for continuing education for certified members.

ABMP Certified members are required to complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years in order to maintain their Certified membership. ABMP Certified members agree to these terms at the time of joining or renewing at this membership level.

When do I have to complete my continuing education?

Every two years, or every second renewal. For example, if you first joined us on June 1, 2015, you would have to complete your 16 hours of continuing education by May 31, 2017. Then you would need to complete your next 16 hours by May 31, 2019.

What can I take?

ABMP has embraced a broad approach to continuing education. Our philosophy is that if it can improve your career, it's good enough for us. So, you might take a seminar on reflexology, or a computer class. It's what matters to you that counts.

Do I need to send in certificates or forms?

No. We'll randomly audit a small percentage of members to ensure the requirements are being satisfied.

What if I didn't complete the education?

If you have not completed your continuing education and you do not plan to, then choose the ABMP Professional level of membership. If you have not completed the full requirement, but will complete it during the next 90 days, then you may remain at the ABMP Certified level of membership.

*All courses are approved by the NCBTMB and state boards, when appropriate (NCB provider number 451086-09). In some states, online education is not accepted for continuing education to renew your state credentials. View your state requirements to learn more.

West Virginia Bill Impacts Massage Establishments

Senate Bill 786 impacts massage establishment licensing, emergency suspension orders, and inspections. ABMP details how the bill may affect you and your business in this legislative web post.

Tennessee Increases Minimum Education Hours

On April 16, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588, increasing the minimum massage curriculum hours that an applicant for massage licensure must complete at an approved school for massage, bodywork, or somatic therapy to be eligible for licensure under the Massage Licensure Act. Find out the new state minimum requirement.

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

Fritz Smith, Developer of Zero Balancing, Passes Away at 94

Fritz Smith, MD, founder of Zero Balancing, passed away just days ahead of celebrating his 95 th birthday.

Avoid Pulling Clients' Hair

It’s the finer details that matter in a massage therapy session, and unintentional hair pulling is a detail that carries more weight than you might think.

New CE Course: Massage & Bodywork Magazine May/June 2024

The newest Massage & Bodywork magazine CE course, “2024, Issue 3: Massage & Bodywork Magazine May/June 2024,” is now available in the ABMP Education Center to read and earn 2.5 CE hours. 

Featured ABMP Discount Partner: AnatomySCAPES

AnatomySCAPES provides online and in-person real anatomy education to inspire your hands-on practice. 

Podcast: Lower Expenses and Increase Income in Your Massage Business

Tune in to this episode of  Business or Pressure  with host Allissa Haines to hear money saving tips and how to generate more income.

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “ I Have a Client Who . . . ” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

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This three-semester program features classroom instruction, hands-on training and client service internships. To help you transition from student to practitioner, you will complete an internship in which you work directly with clients to provide massages.

Upon successful completion you should be ready to take the Massage and Bodyworks Licensing Exam (MBLEX) to become licensed to practice in the State of Texas. This program meets the requirements of individuals planning to take the MBLEX exam for state licensing put forth by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and presents material in business practices and ethics, anatomy and physiology, health and hygiene, chair massage, pathology, hydrotherapy, kinesiology, history of massage, body mechanics, massage techniques, and rehabilitative aspects of massage. Additionally, students will have a practice internship on proper massage protocol for various populations.

For admission to the Massage Therapy Program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED
• Be physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially able to complete  the program
• Complete the healthcare requirements and background check and  HIPPA Training, as stated on the website prior to registration
• Register for fall classes
• Be available during summer hours to complete internship

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS:

Additional supplies such as a massage table, sheets, towels, textbooks, massage oils, and linens must be purchased separately. Students are required to have these prior to internship. Background check and registration with the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) are an additional cost, and students should plan on taking the MBLEX prior to starting internship hours. Students must meet the healthcare program requirements listed on our website at least one week prior to class starting. This includes a criminal background check and HIPPA training, as well as immunizations. Please be advised that depending on your record, a criminal conviction may prevent you from licensure by the State of Texas for this program. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with the program coordinator. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

Fall: Semester 1 

Students must enroll in the entire fall semester block $1500, mssg-1009 - massage health and hygiene.

The study of safety and sanitation practices including universal precautions. The importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment, and the advantage of therapeutic relationships is also included.

Successful completer should be able to explain the need for universal precautions; develop a health and safety plan; exhibit proper personal hygiene; and demonstrate therapeutic interaction in various practice.

Students must enroll concurrently in MSSG 1009, MSSG 1011, MSSG 2013, MSSG 2014, and MSSG 1012 in the fall semester.

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (requisite) Reflexology-Chair Massage (requisite) Kinesiology for Massage (requisite) Pathology for Massage

Course Resources Course Healthcare Requirements 

MSSG-1011 - MASSAGE THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS I

Introduction to the theory and the application of skills necessary to perform basic massage skills. Students are taught to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary to perform basic massage skills within the rules and regulations set by the regulatory agency.

Students must enroll concurrently in MSSG 1009, MSSG 1011, MSSG 2013, MSSG 2014 and MSSG 1012 for the Fall Semester Massage Therapy Training

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Massage Health and Hygiene (requisite) Kinesiology for Massage (requisite) Pathology for Massage (requisite) Reflexology-Chair Massage

MSSG-2013 - KINESIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE

Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Describe aspects of movement in relation to structural kinesiology; palpate bony landmarks and major muscle attachments and describe their functions; and apply specific therapeutic approaches and assessment tools.

Students must enroll concurrently in MSSG 1009, MSSG 1011, MSSG 2013, MSSG 2014 and MSSG 1012 for the Fall Semester Massage Therapy Training.

Course Pre-requisites (required) Massage Health and Hygiene (required) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (required) Reflexology-Chair Massage (required) Pathology for Massage

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MSSG-2014 - PATHOLOGY FOR MASSAGE

General discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. Also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury.

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Massage Health and Hygiene (requisite) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (requisite) Reflexology-Chair Massage (requisite) Kinesiology for Massage

MSSG-1012 - REFLEXOLOGY-CHAIR MASSAGE

Theory of reflexology including the importance of relaxation associated with the feet and hands, and the benefits of reflexology as a therapeutic intervention. Selected reflexology techniques are demonstrated and practiced. Students must enroll concurrently in MSSG 1009, MSSG 1011, MSSG 2013, MSSG 2014 and MSSG 1012 for the Fall Semester Massage Therapy Training.

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Massage Health and Hygiene (requisite) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (requisite) Kinesiology for Massage (requisite) Pathology for Massage

Spring: Semester 2 

Mssg-2011 - fundamentals of massage ii.

The successful student is taught how to refine previously learned techniques; investigate treatment protocols utilizing proven, outcome-based techniques; perform thorough client assessments; create treatment plans using carefully selected techniques for the given pathology; and implement supplementary care as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional.

Students must register for all four courses in the Spring Semester: MSSG-2011, MSSG-1013, MSSG-1005, and MSSG-1005.

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Anatomy/Physiology for Massage (requisite) Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities (requisite) Business Practices & Professional Ethics (required) Massage Health and Hygiene (required) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (required) Kinesiology for Massage (required) Pathology for Massage (required) Reflexology-Chair Massage

MSSG-1013 - ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE

The successful student is taught to identify the anatomical structure of the human body; explain the relationship of the structure of the body to the practice of massage therapy; describe the processes, mechanisms, and functions of whole-body systems; and explain the effects of massage therapy on the physiological functions of the human body. Students must register for all four courses in the Spring Semester: MSSG-2011, MSSG-1013, MSSG-1005, and MSSG-1005.

Course Pre-requisites (required) Massage Health and Hygiene (required) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (required) Kinesiology for Massage (required) Pathology for Massage (required) Reflexology-Chair Massage

MSSG-1005 - HYDROTHERAPY/THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

This course examines the use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic healthcare modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect. Successful completers should be able to explain and demonstrate the proper use of hydrotherapy; perform therapeutic modalities; identify indications and contraindications; apply safety precautions; and evaluate the effects of the application.

Course Pre-requisites (required) Pathology for Massage (required) Reflexology-Chair Massage (requisite) Fundamentals of Massage II (requisite) Anatomy/Physiology for Massage (requisite) Business Practices & Professional Ethics (required) Massage Health and Hygiene (required) Massage Therapy Fundamentals I (required) Kinesiology for Massage

MSSG-1007 - BUSINESS PRACTICES & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

The study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. Includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency. Successful completer should be able to identify laws and regulations directly related to the ethical and legal practice of massage therapy; and relate physical, financial, health, and business requirements to various practice settings

Course Pre-requisites (requisite) Anatomy/Physiology for Massage (requisite) Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities

Summer: Semester 3 - Massage Therapy Internship 

Students must enroll in at least one internship, summer internship details.

Internship June $299

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Internship July $299

MBLEX Review & Make Up Hours $59

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• You may register in person by coming to the Continuing Education Office located on the first floor of Moody Hall, at 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550 and using our student kiosk.  We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  For more information call 409-944-1344.
• Students who pay 50% at registration will be required to make two equal payments before the end of the course. TPEG grant monies will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and applied to the student's account after registration.

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Classes listed with an “*” are eligible for a 50% senior discount for those over the age of 65 and who live on Galveston Island.  Call the CE office at 409-944-1344 to receive a Senior Discount Code to apply at registration.

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Courses with low enrollment prior to a start date are canceled prior to the start date. Students will be notified by phone or email when a class they are enrolled in has been canceled; however, we are sometimes unable to reach everyone. A refund of 100% is automatically processed upon cancellation of classes. Please allow up to 2 weeks for your refund to be processed.

To help avoid cancellations please register and pay AT LEAST A WEEK PRIOR TO THE START DATE, and encourage your friends to register with you. Occasionally, canceled courses are rescheduled for a later start date, and you will be notified by phone when the opportunity presents itself. In the event of a classroom change notice of the room change will be posted on the Continuing Education doors and the classroom that was originally listed.

Cancellations or withdrawals made at least 1 business day prior to the start of class will be 100%. Refund requests should be made in person or by phone to 409-944-1344. Refund requests must be received during normal business hours and at least one business day prior to the start date of the class. When a class is canceled you will automatically be refunded the full course amount. There are NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER A COURSE HAS BEGUN. There are NO REFUNDS for ED2GO online courses.

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Students are expected to conduct themselves in the classroom and/or laboratory in a manner that is conducive to good academic progress. Failure to comply with the lawful direction of a faculty member, teaching assistant or instructor may be a disruption for all students enrolled in the class. Disruptive conduct is considered a serious offense. Faculty reserve the right to remove a student from a class for just cause. Students removed may be referred to the VP of Student Services for disciplinary action.

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Nationally recognized CEU’s may be awarded on certain approved occupation-related courses. One CEU is awarded for every 10 contact hours. Most courses are given a Certificate of Completion. It is up to the individual student to see if these courses are eligible for CEU’s.

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• Here, you will find an NHI Graduate specific breakdown of massage therapy licensing / certification requirements listed by state. This resource was compiled by NHI staff to assist you if you chose to practice Massage Therapy outside of California.
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• Steps for an NHI Student / Graduate
• Many states require you to take the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam), which costs $195.
• If you have already passed the MBLEx, you only need to pay a $20 transfer fee.
• Please note: State Massage Therapy regulations are subject to change at any time and may differ slightly from what is displayed here. Please check the state websites for most up to date regulatory information.
• If you are in need of any additional support, please contact your local Student Life and Career Coordinator

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Alabama Massage Therapy Board

2777 Zelda Road

Montgomery, AL 36106

Phone: (334) 420-7233

Fax: (334) 263-6115

Email: [email protected]

Steps for an NHI Student/Graduate:

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Alabama)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Alabama
• Submit application request form to begin licensing process
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Alabama Massage Board
• $25 – Application request fee
• $100 – License fee
• $20 – MBLEx results transfer fee
• $15 – NHI official transcript fee

Alaska Board of Massage Therapy

P.O. Box 110806

Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Phone: (907) 465-3811

Fax: (907) 465-2974 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Alaska)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Alaska
• Print and complete this application
• Verification of certification by CAMTC
• Fingerprint and background check
• Current CPR certification
• Completion of at least 4 hours of safety education in blood borne pathogens and universal precautions
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Alaska Board of Massage Therapy
• $200 – Non-Refundable application fee
• $290 – Initial massage therapy license
• $60 – Fingerprinting fee
• $20 – MBLEx score transfer fee
• $15 – Official NHI transcript request fee

Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy

1400 West Washington, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: (602) 542-8604 Fax: (602) 542-8804 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Arizona) OR
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Arizona (if you have already passed MBLEx) OR
• Pass the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork .
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete this online application .
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete the reciprocity application .
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Arizona Massage Board.
• Provide a color 2 x 2 photo.
• Provide a fingerprint card with your application. The card should have APPLICANT on the left hand corner. (this must be done at a fingerprint location).
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship / Non U.S. Citizenship. List A and B are included with application.
• Page #4 of the application must be notarized correctly.
• A money order or a cashier check only will be accepted for payment; payable to the AZ MASSAGE BOARD. Or Credit Card if Online application.
• $2.50 – Convenience fee for online application
• $217.00 – Total fee to process a 2-year License (without optional wall certificate)
• Once the application is completed you will receive a username and password and will be able to log into your account to check the status of your application and license.
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to Arizona (Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to Arizona on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Official Transcripts sent to Arizona from NHI
• $5-15 – Passport picture. Or download an app on your phone & print out/upload picture.

Arkansas Department of Health

Cosmetology and Massage Therapy Section

4815 West Markham, Slot #8

Little Rock, Ar 72205

Phone: (501) 683-1448

Fax: (501) 682-5640

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Arkansas)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Arkansas
• Pass the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
• Arkansas Massage Therapy Law Exam
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete the Out of State License Verification and print and complete the Out-of-State Applicant form .
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Arkansas Massage Board.
• Background check
• Copy of valid photo ID
• Copy of Social Security Card
• TB Test (less than a year old)
• NHI Diploma
• $75 – Application fee
• $80 – License fee
• $25 – Law Exam fee
• $15 – Official NHI transcript fee

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1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202

Phone: (303) 894-7800

Fax: (303) 894-7764

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Colorado)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Colorado
• Submit verification of your license
• Completing 24 hours of continuing education related to massage therapy during the two years immediately preceding the Colorado application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Colorado Massage Board.
• Fingerprints and background check
• $200 – Application fee

Connecticut

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Massage Therapist Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone: (860) 509-7603

Fax: (860) 707-1982

Email: [email protected]

Contact for questions regarding licensure process (and best contact for requests to expediate application processing): [email protected] .

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Connecticut)
• Complete the MBLEx Reults Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Connecticuit
• Pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, follow this link
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certificatoin/Licensure, follow this link (therapist must complete a minimum of 100 hours of documented work to qualify for reciprocity).
• Get the completed application notarized (visit a notary public to do so)
• Have NHI complete a verification form . The form must be sent directly from your school to the Connecticut Department of Public Health
• $375 check (to accompany Application for Licensure). Please make payable to “Treasurer, State of Connecticut”);
• $4.75 check (to accompany Application for Licensure). Please also make payable to “Treasurer, State of Connecticut”
• $5-$20 Passport photo fees
• $20 Fee to have MBLEx results from MBLEx examination taken in another state transferred.

Board of Massage and Bodywork

Division of Professional Regulation Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, Delaware 19904

For state government mail service, use SLC Code D420A.

Phone: (302) 744-4500 *Hours of operation are 8:15am – 4:15pm

Fax: (302) 739-2711

Email: [email protected]

Steps for an NHI Student/Graduate

• 100 hour of Anatomy and physiology
• 300 hours of technique and theory of massage or bodywork therapy
• 75 hours of elective courses in the field of massage therapy
• 25 hours of ethics, law, and contraindications
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Delaware)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Delaware
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, download and complete this application
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, download and complete this application (in order for Reciprocity to be valid, therapist must have worked in current jurisdiction for two continuous years and must obtain a verification letter from their current Massage Therapy Board
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Delaware Massage Board, (if not filing under reciprocity).
• Submit a copy of both sides of current CPR certification card (online courses are not accepted).
• $134 – Licensed Massage Therapist
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx to Delaware (Non-Applicable if results were sent directly to Delaware on original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Official Transcripts sent to Delaware from NHI

District of Columbia | Washington D.C.

Department of Health Board of Massage Therapy 899 North Capitol Street, NE,

Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202.442.5955 Fax: 202.442.4795

Applications/Payments

DC Board of Massage Therapy P.O. Box 37802 Washington, DC 20013

Phone: 877.672.2174

Fax: 202.727.8471

Mon – Fri 8:15 a.m to 4:45 p.m.

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Washington, D.C.)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Washington, D.C.
• Follow the instructions found here
• Include the application checklist found here
• Send 2 passport photos
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Washington, D.C. Massage Board.
• Provide 2 color passport photos.
• $262 – Application fee
• $15 – Transcript request from NHI
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to Washington, D.C. (Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to Washington, D.C. on your original FSMTB application)
• $5-$15 – Passport photo

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Customer Contact Center Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET (850) 488-0595

Applications and Fees ONLY: Department of Health Board of   Massage Therapy P.O. Box 6330 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330

Board Office 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (850) 245-4161 FAX: 850-412-2681

• 500 hours – NHI is an approved school
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Florida)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Florida
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete this online application
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete this online application
• Be aware that Florida requires therapists to complete 10 hours of continuing education to maintain valid licensure
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Florida Board of Massage Therapy
• $50 – Application fee (non-refundable)
• $100 – Licensure fee
• $5 – Unlicensed activity fee
• $15 – Transcript request from NHI
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to Florida (Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to Florida on your original FSMTB application)

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217-3858 Applications/Payments: P.O. Box 13446 Macon, GA 31208 Phone: 478.207.2440 Fax: 877-588-0446

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Georgia)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Georgia
• Please note, if CAMTC was obtained through a grandfathering process, the therapist will need to meet the minimum standards set forth by the George Board of Massage Therapy
• Note that you will be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years in order to keep your Georgia state license current
• For those applicants NOT located/living in the state of GA, the fingerprints and processing must be completed at a Georgia COGENTS/GAPS location.
• Note: if you are currently licensed in another state, you may meet these requirements “By Endorsement.” This implies currently possessing a license in good standing from another city, state, or county that has licensing requirements that are equal to or more stringent than the licensing requirements in GA
• $125 – Application Fee
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to Georgia (Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to Georgia on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Official Transcripts sent to Georgia from NHI

Hawaii State Board of Massage Therapy Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Attn: Massage P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 Phone: (808) 586-3000 Email:  [email protected]

• If education is obtained outside of Hawaii, a 6 month apprenticeship may need to be completed to fulfill the requirements to take the state exam .
• Applicant must complete the Hawaii State Exam on dates determined by the Hawaii State Board
• The exam may be available out of state. Please contact the Hawaiian Prometric to inquire
• Possess current infant and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) Certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• You must meet the Hawaii requirements that are in place at the time you submit your application.
• Out-of-State certifications/licenses CANNOT be transferred.
• $50 – Application fee

$15 – Transcripts

$80-116 – CPR training through the American Red Cross.

Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses Physical Address: 700 West State Street, Boise, ID 83702 Mailing Address: PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0063

(208) 334-3233 or via E-mail at  [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Idaho)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Idaho
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete this application
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete the application by endorsement
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Idaho State Board of Massage Therapy
• $50 – Application fee (includes license and background check)
• $75 – Initial application request fee
• $15 – $20 Passport Photo Fee
• send results to Idaho on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Idaho from NHI
• $Varies – Notary fees

Contact Information:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

100 West Randolph, 9th Floor | Chicago, IL 60601 320 West Washington, 3rd Floor | Springfield, IL 62786

1 (888) 473-4858

Useful Links:

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Illinois)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Illinois
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete the online application
• Applicant must submit to a background check through the state of Illinois
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Illinois Massage Board.
• Review the checklist
• $175– Application fee (includes license and background check)
• send results to Illinois on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Illinois from NHI

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Attn:  State Board of Massage Therapy 402 W. Washington Street, Room W072 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Staff Phone Number: 317-234-8800 Staff Email: [email protected] Agency Fax:  317-233-4236

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Indiana)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Indiana
• Follow this link and click on “Application by Examination/Endorsement” to download the application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
• Submit 2 passport photos
• Alternative: The insurance provider may email a certificate of insurance directly to [email protected]
• If therapist holds certification/licensure from another state, the state board must provide verification directly to the Professional Licensing Agency. County and City permits are not accepted for reciprocity.
• Complete Criminal Background Check through identogo.com AFTER submission of application.
• $100 – Application fee (includes license and background check)
• send results to Indiana on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Indiana from NHI

Bureau of Professional Licensure Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Bldg., 5th Floor 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Phone (515) 281-0254 FAX (515) 281-3121

Media Questions (515) 281-6693

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Iowa)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Iowa
• Create an account with the Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure
• Follow this link and print the application
• Request an NHI catalog/brochure and curriculum
• Send Section 3 of the Iowa application to NHI to complete (pages 4-6)
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Iowa board office
• CPR Certification
• If already certified in California, request CAMTC submit proof of certification to Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensing.
• Important: Include all documents and Fees listed on application, including NHI’s catalog and syllabus.
• $120 – Application fee (includes license and background check)
• send results to Iowa on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Iowa from NHI
• $Varies – CPR Training course

Kansas Massage Therapy Requirement

With the failure of HB 2123, the ‘Massage Therapy Licensure Act’, massage therapist practice remains an unlicensed profession in Kansas. Legislation has been introduced more than once. However, Kansas is one of only a few states where massage therapy is not regulated on a state level.

This does not mean that there are no standards. Some Kansas municipalities have their own regulations in place. Individuals who are not subject to licensing regulations can still seek out education and training that meets nationally recognized standards; they may even seek voluntary national certification. Professional organizations can help members stay informed of professional trends and of bills that may in the future impact their practice.

Complying with Local Regulations

It is important to recognize that some local municipalities set their own regulations. In Kansas, it is not the size of the city that determines whether a massage therapist will need a license to practice. Municipalities like Lenexa license massage therapists while some larger cities do not.

Requirements vary, even among those municipalities that license. Overland Park has standards on a par with many U.S. states. Licensees must have 500 hours of education related to the practice of massage therapy ( http://www.opkansas.org/doing-business/permits-and-licenses/massage-therapy-license/ ). Education is to include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, hygiene, and first aid, as well as practical training in massage therapy. Prospective massage therapists must also pass a national examination such as the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).

State by State Licensure Resource Guide- Kansas

The Kansas Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

If required by city:

MBLEx Result Transfer Form

NHI School Document Request Page (Transcripts etc.)

Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy

911 Leawood Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502-782-8808

Fax: 502-696-5230

Email:  [email protected]

  Useful Links:

Kentucky Board of Licensure forms and documents

• Request and FBI background check ; this processes can take 13-15 weeks; applicants are advised to submit the request several months in advanced of applying.
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Kentucky)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Kentucky
• Download, print and complete this application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Kentucky Massage Board
• Attach 2 Passport sized photos
• In the presence of a notary sign and date application
• Important: Include all documents and Fees listed on application
• $125– Application fee (includes license and background check)
• $10 – $20 Passport Photos Fee
• send results to Kentucky on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Kentucky from NHI

Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy

2645 O’Neal Lane, Bld. C, Ste. E

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone: (225) 756-3488

Fax: (225) 756-3493

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Louisiana)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Louisiana
• To complete the application by mail, print and complete this form
• Create login
• Contact board office (225) 756-3488
• After receiving acceptance letter, a professional license registration form must be completed
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
• Passport photo
• $31.25 – $125 – Professional License Registration (prorated based on time of application)

Maine Massage Therapy

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

Office of Licensing & Regulation

35 State House Station

August, ME 04333

Phone: (207) 624-8603

Fax: (207) 624-8637

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Maine)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Maine
• Submit application online
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Maine Massage Board.
• $25 – Application fee
• $40 – Licensure fee
• $21 – Criminal history check fee
• $15 – NHI official transcript request fee

Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners

4201 Patterson Ave, 3 rd floor

Baltimore, MD 21215-2299

Phone: (410) 764-4738

Fax: (410) 358-1879

Email: [email protected]

• Associates of Applied Science in Massage Therapy or 600 hrs + 60 college credits in which 24 of those credits are in applied and basic science related to healthcare
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Maryland)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Maryland
• Maryland jurisprudence exam
• Unofficial college transcripts of 60 credits or more (if applying for LMT)
• Valid photo ID
• Passport photos on white background (2)
• Healthcare provider level for LMT
• Basic CPR for RMP
• $250 – Application fee ($150 application and $100 jurisprudence exam)

Massachusetts

Division of Professional Licensure

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy

1000 Washington St, Suite 710

Boston, MA 02118-6100

Phone: (617) 727-3074

Fax: – (617) 727-1944

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Massachusetts)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Massachusetts
• Complete this application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy.
• Official statement of verification from CAMTC (keep in sealed envelope; do not open) or have it sent directly to Massachusetts
• Employer in the massage therapy or medical field
• Unrelated person who can comment on professional integrity
• Copy of proof of insurance
• $225 – Application fee

Michigan Board of Massage Therapy

P.O. Box 30670

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: (517) 335-0918

Fax: (517) 373-2179

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Michigan)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Michigan
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Michigan Massage Board.
• Michigan will send instructions regarding completion of criminal background check
• Proof of completion of training to identify victims of human trafficking
• High school transcripts, or GED
• Send Supervised Curriculum and Certification of Completion of Massage Therapy Supervised Curriculum to NHI
• $95.95 – Application fee and processing fee

Massage Therapist Requirements in Minnesota

Minnesota does not, as of 2015, have a law to license or register massage therapists at the state level. However, this does not mean there are no laws in place. Massage therapists in many municipalities, including St. Paul, Hopkins, and Burnsville do work under licenses.

Mississippi

Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy P.O. Box 20 Morton, MS 39117 Ph: (601) 732-6038 Ph: (601) 732-1803 Email: [email protected]

• CEUs 24 hrs from CEU Board approved program and CPR biannually
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Mississippi)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Mississippi
• Fill out application for Mississippi State Law Examination (MSLE) EX.01
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Mississippi
• Proof of HIV/AIDS awareness training (must be detailed on official transcript)
• Current CPR card from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or Emergency Care and Safety Institute
• Current First Aid card from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
• 2 recent passport photos
• Mississippi central criminal database & Federal Bureau of Investigation Background checks
• “Authority to Sit” paperwork (official document filled out by school)
• $190 MBLEx fee and background check fee
• $15 to 20 passport photo ID
• $15 Transcript Fee
• $136 Mississippi State Law Examination and Background check fee
• $20 MBLEx transfer fee

Missouri State Board of Therapeutic Massage Division of Professional Registration 3605 Missouri Blvd. P.O. Box 1335 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Ph: (573) 522-6277 Fax: (573) 751-0735 E-mail: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Missouri)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Missouri
• Download and complete the application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Missouri State Board
• Missouri State Highway Patrol and FBI Background check
• $190 MBLEx and background check fee
• $15-20 passport photo
• $15 transcript fee
• $125 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Application fee

Montana Board of Massage Therapy PO BOX 200513 301 South Park, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620-0513 Ph: (406) 841-2370 Fax: (406) 841-2305 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Montana)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Montana
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, download and complete the application by credential
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Montana Massage Board
• Proof of age 18+ (driver’s license or birth certificate)
• 2 letters attesting to good moral character of the applicant sent directly to the board office by individuals who are not family members. References included with the application are not accepted
• $15 transcript fee from NHI
• $140 Montana license application fee

Nebraska Massage Therapy Board Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Licensure Unit P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 Phone: (402) 471-2117 Fax: (402) 471-3577 Email:  [email protected]

• 1,000 hours
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Nebraska)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Nebraska
• Contact: [email protected]
• Review materials for regulations as a massage therapist
• Review materials for regulations for massage therapy establishments
• Review materials for regulations for massage therapy schools
• Print and complete application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Nebraska Massage Board
• $190- Application fee (includes license and background check)
• $20- Initial application request fee
• $15-$20 Passport Photo Fee

Nevada Board of Massage Therapy 1755 E. Plumb Lane Suite 252 Reno, NV 89502 Phone (775) 688-1888 Fax (775) 786-4264 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Nevada)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Nevada
• Request a Nevada application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Nevada Massage Board
• Follow the instructions as outlined

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Office of Program Support, Licensing & Certification Services

Board of Massage Therapy

129 Pleasant Avenue

Concord, NH 03301

Phone: (603) 271-9480

Fax: (603) 271-5590

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to New Hampshire)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to New Hampshire
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the New Hampshire Massage Board.
• Copy of NHI diploma
• American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council
• $110 – Application fee and processing fee

New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

124 Halsey Street

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 504-6520

Fax: (973) 648-3481

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to New Jersey)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to New Jersey
• If Therapist does not have a CAMTC, complete this online application
• If Therapist does possess a CAMTC, complete this online application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the New Jersey Massage Board.
• American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, Coyne First Aide Inc., American Safety and Health Institute, or EMP International
• $60-$120 – Application fee (depends on application time during bi-annual renewal period)

New Mexico Massage Therapy Board

2550 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone: (505) 476-4870

Fax: (505) 476-4645

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to New Mexico)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to New Mexico
• Complete New Mexico Jurisprudence exam
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the New Mexico Massage Board
• Send Form A to NHI for completion
• If obtaining licensure by credential, provide valid credential

Contact Information Regulatory board New York State Board of Massage Therapy Office of the Professions Division of Professional Licensing Services 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234-1000 Ph: (518) 474-3817 ext. 150 Fax: (518) 486-2981 E-mail: [email protected]

Steps to Getting a New York License as an NHI graduate:

• New York State Massage therapy Examination
• What’s on the test?
• Offered twice annually in January and August
• Request reasonable accommodations with this form
• If Massage Therapist does not possess a CAMTC or other state Certification/Licensure, print and complete the application
• Complete the Verification of Out-of-State Licensure or Registration
• Complete the Report of Professional Experience
• Complete the Verification of Experience
• Have NHI complete the Certification of Professional Education form and return to New York State Board
• Have had Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation “CPR” training within 3 years prior to licensure.
• $108 – Application fee
• $20 – Initial application request fee

North Carolina

Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy PO Box 2539 Raleigh, NC 27602 Phone: 919-546-0050 Fax: 919-833-1059 Email: [email protected]

• Print and complete the, “Application Request Form” or complete the online “Request for Application”
• High School diploma
• Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (massage therapy school transcripts and diplomas do not meet this requirement)
• Copy of driver’s license or birth certificate to verify age
• Submit 4 official moral character forms
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the North Carolina Massage Board
• Send Verification of Official Curriculum to NHI
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to North Carolina)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to North Carolina
• Complete the North Carolina Jurisprudence Learning Exercise
• Complete application once received from North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
• For more information, review the Instructional Handbook
• $190 – Application fee (includes license and background check)
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to North Carolina Board ( Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to North Carolina on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to North Dakota from NHI

North Dakota

North Dakota State Board of Massage

P.O. Box 98

Mandan, ND 58554

Phone: (701) 667-9378

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to North Dakota)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to North Dakota
• North Dakota Jurisprudence exam
• If therapist does not have a CAMTC, print and complete this application
• If therapist does have a CAMTC, print and complete this application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the North Dakota Massage Board
• School Affidavit sent to NHI for completion
• Affidavit of Compliance completed and notarized
• Certificate of physical exam within 6 weeks of application
• Current CPR certificate
• North Dakota will forward information regarding the Jurisprudence exam
• If applying by reciprocity, State Verification Form must also be completed
• $150 – Application fee

Ohio State Medical Board

Massage Licensing Division

77 South High St., 17 th floor

Columbus, OH 43266-0315

Phone: (614) 466-3934

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Ohio)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Ohio
• Complete the online application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Ohio Massage Board
• Criminal background; FBI and Ohio State
• Certificate of education form sent to NHI for completion
• $24 – FBI Criminal record check fee
• $22 – Ohio bci fee

Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

2401 NW 23 rd St. #84

Oklahoma City, OK 73107

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Oklahoma)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Oklahoma
• Birth certificate or driver’s license
• Proof of liability insurance
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Oklahoma Board
• Current Criminal history from Oklahoma

Oregon Board of Massage Therapy 728 Hawthorne Avenue NE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503-365-8657 Fax: 503-385-4465 Email: [email protected]

• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Oregon
• Applicant will receive a link and log-in after acceptance of application
• Obtain 3 references
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Oregon Massage Board
• Passport sized photograph taken within the last 12 months
• Copy of valid government issued photo ID
• Valid CPR Certification
• $40 – Fingerprint Processing Fee
• $50 – $100 – Initial License Fee
• send results to Oregon on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent with application from applicant to Oregon – when receiving transcripts from NHI…DO NOT open the sealed envelope; it will invalidate the transcript.

Pennsylvania

State Board of Massage Therapy

P.O. Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Phone: 717-783-7155 Fax: 717-787-7769 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Pennsylvania)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Pennsylvania
• If Massage Therapist does not have CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, print and complete Massage Therapist Licensure by Examination Application
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, print and complete the reciprocity application
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Pennsylvania Massage Board
• Complete two certifications of Good Moral Character
• Send Verification of Massage Therapy Education to NHI
• $65 – Application fee
• send results to Pennsylvania on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Original Transcripts sent to Pennsylvania from NHI

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Health

Office of Health Professional Regulation

3 Capitol Hill, Room 104

Providence, RI 02908-5097

Phone: (401) 222-5960

Fax: (401) 222-1272

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Rhode Island)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Rhode Island
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Rhode Island Department of Health
• Passport Photo
• Copy of Birth certificate
• 3 letters of good moral character
• First Aid and CPR

South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

South Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy

PO Box 11329

Columbia, SC 29211-1329

Phone: (803) 896-4588

Fax: (803) 896-4484

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to South Carolina)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to South Carolina
• Create an account to complete online
• Include a copy of social security card
• Include a copy of State issued photo ID
• If therapist currently holds a valid CAMTC, copy of current certification sent from CAMTC
• High School diploma, high school transcript, or GED
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the South Carolina Massage Board
• $50 Application fee
• $100 Licensing fee
• $10 Duplicate license
• $5 License verification
• $15- $20 Passport photo fee
• $20 Transfer MBLEx results to South Carolina Board
• $15 Original NHI Transcript

South Dakota

South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy

Jennifer Stalley

Executive Secretary

PO Box #340, 1351 N. Harrison Ave

Pierre, South Dakota, 57501 Phone: (605) 224-1721 Fax: (888) 425-3032 Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to South Dakota)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to South Dakota
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the South Dakota Massage Board.
• Verification letter from CAMTC if therapist holds a current and valid CAMTC
• Proof of malpractice or professional liability insurance
• Verification of Education – sent to NHI
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Driver’s license
• $75 Nonrefundalbe renewal fee
• $45 Licensing fee
• $15 NHI Transcript
• $20 Passport photo
• $20 Transfer MBLEx results to South Dakota

Board of Massage Licensure

665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN  37243

Phone: 1-800-778-4123

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Tennessee)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Tennessee
• Print and complete the Massage Therapist Licensure Application
• Complete and return Practitioner Profile Questionnaire with the application
• Criminal Background Check required through vender contracted with the State
• Submit proof of having successfully completed five classroom hours of instruction regarding Tennessee massage statues and regulations and 10 hours of ethics instruction
• Verification of licensure submitted directly to the Tennessee Massage Board from licensing board (CAMTC).
• Birth certificate or equivalent document
• 2 original signed and dated letters from health care professional that include their professional licensing credentials attesting to your personal character & professional ethics
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Tennessee Massage Board
• Important: Include all documents and Fees listed in the
• Regular Licensing Handbook (Link Above)
• $280 – Application fee
• $15 – Official NHI Transcript
• $5-$15 – Passport photo fee

Texas Department of Health Services

Massage Therapy Licensing Program

P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1982

Austin, TX 78714-9347

Phone: (512) 834-6616

Fax: (512) 834-6677

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Texas)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Texas
• Texas Jurisprudence exam
• Complete the application online
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Texas Massage Board.
• CPR certification
• Copy of high school diploma, GED
• Written statement, completion of 500 hours of education
• $215.00 – Application fee
• $15 – Official Transcripts sent to Texas from NHI
• $5-15 – Passport picture

Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing

Board of Massage

P.O. Box 146741

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

Phone: (801) 530-6628

Fax: (801) 530-6511

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Utah)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Utah
• Create an account with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Utah Massage Board.
• $100 – Application Fee
• $15-$20 – Passport photo fee

As of 2015, Vermont does not license massage therapists, though there are groups in the state working toward greater regulation.

Virginia Board of Nursing

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Richmond, Virginia 23233

Phone: (804) 367-4400

Fax: (804) 527-4466

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Virginia)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Virginia
• If Massage Therapist does have a CAMTC or other State Certification/Licensure, complete the online application by endorsement
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Virginia Board of Nursing
• Fingerprint code will be emailed after receipt of application. Fingerprints completed exclusively with Fieldprint VA
• $140 – Application fee

Washington State Department of Health Board of Massage

Dept. of Health

P.O. Box 1099

Olympia, WA 98507-1099

Phone: (360) 236-4700

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Washington)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Washington
• Washington State Jurisprudence Exam
• Request transcripts from NHI and send directly to the Washington Department of Health
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Four contact hours of training in HIV-AIDS
• If applying without CAMTC, a Board of Massage Education Endorsement form must be sent to NHI
• An Out-of-State Credential Verification must also be completed
• $141 – Application fee

West Virginia

West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board

179 Summers Street, Suite 711

Charleston, WV 25301

Phone: (800) 871-7265

Fax: (304) 558-1061

Email: [email protected]

• West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Website
• AMTA West Virginia Chapter
• wvmassage.org
• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to West Virginia)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to West Virginia
• Print a license packet here
• provide the West Virginia State Licensure Board with a copy of your current license from the State where you practice along with copies of your current continuing education units (certificates) if licensed over two year and proof of the successful completion of the NCBTMB exam
• Send Form #1 to NHI for completion
• Please note that page 3 of this application must be notarized, and that page 5 must be sent to the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensing Board within 30 days
• Please note that if you have been out of school for 2+ years before applying for your license, you must follow the NCBTMB’s guidelines for continuing education. While more information can be found at ncbtmb.com , or by calling 800-296-0664, in brief, these specify that you must have attained at least 24 hours of C.E.U.’s (continuing education credits). The documentation for these must be sent to the licensing board, and must include the title (of the class, workshop, etc.), the date, place, number of hours of instruction, sponsor, and the person to call to verify attendance. In order to keep current with this requirement, you must complete at least 3 C.E.U.’s in Professional Ethics every two years. Finally, please note that your license may be audited as often as once every two years.
• $50 – Initial Application Fee (non-refundable)
• $300 – Two Year License Fee (Initial or Reciprocal)
• Notary public fee (for notarizing page 3 of application): variable. (*Notary services are usually available at UPS, Mailbox rental stores, etc).

Department of Safety and Professional Services

1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 112

Madison, WI  53703

Phone: (877) -617-1565

Email: [email protected]

• Pass the MBLEx Exam (have results sent to Wisconsin)
• Complete MBLEx Result Transfer Form to have proof of test sent to Wisconsin
• Pass the Wisconsin Jurisprudence Exam
• Submit a copy of the rules and regulations currently in effect pertaining to the practice of Massage Therapy or Bodywork Therapy from the jurisdiction from which the application wishes to reciprocate
• Substantially Equivalent referring to completion of the NCBMTB or 600 hours of classroom instruction
• Submit verification of current certification by written proclamation. The letter must include birth date, credential number, date of issuance, and a statement regarding disciplinary actions.
• Current CPR/AED certificate from an approved provider
• Copy of Certificate of Insurance
• $50 – $100 – CPR/AED Certification
• $20 – Transfer MBLEx results to Wisconsin Board ( Non-Applicable if you indicated to send results to Wisconsin on your original FSMTB application)
• $15 – Fee to have NHI send official transcripts to Wisconsin
• $8 – additional fee if you have a legal record that requires deeper background check
• $15 – $20 – Previous State License Verification (see above)

Wyoming does not license massage therapists, though there are groups in the state working toward greater regulation.

State Regulations

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