Massachusetts Massage Therapy Regulations and Licensing

Board of Registration of Massage Therapy for Massachusetts- Information regarding the Massage Board under the Division of Professional Licensure Boards.

Grandfathering Extension Grandfathering Application *Until August 2008*

Initial or Reciprocal Massage Therapy License Application.

Code of Professional Ethics and Standard Practices.

The state of Massachusetts is now requiring all practicing Massage Therapists to be Licensed under the Division of Professional Licensure Boards through the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy. A minimum of 500 hrs is the current education requirements. After May 1, 2010 they are mandating 650 hrs of Massage curriculum and a passing score of the NCETM or NCETMB by the NCBTMB or National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.

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Web Information www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/mt/index.htm
List of accredited schools
Education Requirements 500 Hrs (prior to May 1, 2010) After: 650 Hrs
Title Massage Therapist
Type of Credential License
State Board Information Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
State Law Test
State Practical or Written Exam Written from NCBTMB
National Exam Requirement NCETM or NCETMB
CEU's Under development
Initial Cost of License $225
Require City License
Renewal Fee $150 Annual
Liability ins Pro. Liability $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 Aggregate

 

Division of Professional Licensure

239 Causeway St.

Boston, MA 02114

617.727.1747

Fax: 617.727.0139

Email: Michael.E.Hawley@state.ma.us

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