New Hampshire Massage Therapy Licensing and Exam

Department of Health and Human Services- The State of New Hampshire does not have a regulatory board for Massage Therapist, all applicants must go through DHHS.

New Hampshire General Court Laws & Regulation- The Administrative Laws and Regulations for Massage Therapist.

Applications for licensure can be sent in the mail or emailed from DHHS call: 603-271-0853

New Hampshire requires a minimum of 750 hours of Massage Therapy curriculum, a current Adult CPR / First Aid certification and National Certification before you may be submitted an application for the State Practical. The NCETMB or national exam is regulated by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Preparing for your end of the term, national exam and state practical is easy with Massage-Exam’s help. Questions based off of Massage curriculum materials covering assessment, application, pathology, body systems, kinesiology, business standards, anatomy and physiology giving you a strong review.

The State Practical is given five times a year (November 8th 2007, January 17th 2008, March 20th 2008 and so on). You must bring your own person for the full-body massage practical in front of the Advisory Board. Applicants are evaluated/scored with 2 points being completely accurent, 1 point / adequate, -1 incorrectly or not demonstrated and -2 a potential to harm. Execution of skills will be demonstrated and tested in Massage Practice (health intake review, ROM testing, Strokes, Trigger points and Stretching), Massage Approach ( concern for clients modesty/draping, concerns, procedure explanation and MT’s focus, Personal (attitude, appearance, body mechanics, jewelry and cleanliness), Environmental factors (sanitation, table care and neatness) and Technique execution ( transition, integration and precision).

New Hampshire Dept. of Health & Services
Licensing & Regulative Services
129 Pleasant Ave.
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-5127