las vegas massage therapy services massage therapy and bodywork licensing requirements in the united states

licensing requirements for massage therapy and bodywork

this is the latest information we have for those states which have enacted state-wide licensing or registration laws for massage therapy and/or bodywork. Several other states have considered, are considering or have passed, but not enabled legislation. In the states not listed, massage therapy is either totally unregulated or regulated by a local government, i.e. city or county.

for more information about the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork Therapists (NCBMBT) or the National Certification Exam (NCE) click here. If you are nationally certified you should check out their locator to ensure that you are listed and that your email and phone number is current. They also list the continuing education requirements for recertification and costs.

If You are an 'LMT' licensed massage therapist and have questions regarding licensing then here is the contact information for your convenience Call Toll Free: 1-800-328-4813 * General Office: (702) 455-4252 * Fax: (702) 386-2168 email: Chap@co.clark.nv.us

Question regarding licensing in Clark County, Las Vegas? Ask the Expert! (702) 455-0174

*As noted below you must be Nationally Certified and a minimum of 500 hours from a creditable school to become licensed in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We wish you the best of luck on your endeavor's and aspiration's!

STATE	TITLE	EDUCATION HOURS	WRITTEN or PRACTICAL EXAM	TYPE of CREDENTIAL	RENEWAL FEE	National Certification Exam Used	NUMBER Licensed, Certified or Registered
ARKANSAS	Massage Therapist, Master Massage Therapist, Certified Technician	500 in-class hours	Both	License	$30/yr for MT $40/yr for MMT $45/yr for Inst	No	approx. 1,280
CONNECTICUT	Massage Therapist	500	Written (NCETMB)	License	$100/ 2 yr.	Yes	1,412
DELAWARE	Massage/Bodywork Therapist, Certified Technician	100/500	Written (for Therapist) (NCETMB)	License or Certification	$222/ 2 yr.	Yes	6 Therapists 125 Technicians
FLORIDA	Massage Therapist	500	Written	License	$100/ 2 yr.	Yes	12,232
HAWAII	Massage Therapist, Massage Apprentice	570	Written	License or massage apprentice permit	$120/ 2 yr. (for license)	No	2,681
IOWA	Massage Therapist	500 (graduation required)	Written (NCETMB)	License	$100/ 2 yr.	Yes	893
LOUISIANA	Massage Therapist	500	Written and Oral	License	$50/ yr.	Yes	515
MAINE	Massage Therapist, Massage Practitioner (No education required for Practitioner)	Pass NCE or graduate from approved school	Written	Certification for therapists; registration for practitioners	$100/ yr.	Yes	573
NEBRASKA	Massage Therapist	1,000	Written	License	$302/ 2 yr.	Yes	450
NEVADA	Massage Therapist	500	Written	License	$100/ every 6 mo.	Yes	1267
NEW HAMPSHIRE	Massage Therapist	750	Both	License	$50/ 2 yr.	Yes	819
NEW MEXICO	Licensed Massage Therapist, Registerd Massage Therapy Instructor	650 in-class or 300in-class plus 350 qualifying experience	Written (NCETMB + jurisprudence)	License	$125/ 2 yr.	Yes	2,535
NEW YORK	Massage Therapist, Masseur or Masseuse	605	Written	License and registration	$50/ 3 yr.	No	4,262
NORTH DAKOTA	Certified Massage Therapist	500	Both	Certificate of registration	$30/ yr.	No	120
OHIO	Massage Therapist	600( over no less than 12 months)	Written	License	$35/ 2 yr.	No	2,987.
OREGON	Licensed Massage Technician	330	Both	License	$100/ two yr.	No	4,077
RHODE ISLAND	Massage Therapist	500	Written	License	$25/ yr.	Yes	425.
TENNESSEE	Massage Therapist	500 from state accredited school	None	License	$260/ two yr.	Yes	805
TEXAS	Massage Therapist	250 plus 50 as intern	Both	Registration	$40/ yr.	No	10,325
UTAH	Massage Therapist	Graduate from approved program	Written	License	$50/ 2 yr.	Yes	1,434
WASHINGTON	Massage Practitioner	500 from state approved school	Written (NCETMB)	License	$65/ yr.	Yes	6,300
WASHINGTON, DC	Massage Therapist	500 in-class hours	Written (NCETMB)	License	$350/ 2 yr.	Yes	350

Practicing Massage Therapy is a very rewarding service. To assist others to assist themselves and learn about the miraculous and wonderful body they have been blessed with. If you are perhaps considering to study the healing art of Massage Therapy, we have compiled a very detailed list of bodywork associations in the United States for your convenience.

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