Indiana Board of Massage Therapy - The board is currently accepting applications.
Massage Therapist Application - Massage Therapy License Checklist. Keep up to date with Indiana Board Newsletters.
Indiana Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Indiana
Indiana requires an approved massage course consisting of no less than 500 hours of instruction in the areas of massage assessment, application, anatomy and physiology, body systems, and pathology as well as ethics and business practices.
House Enrolled Act 1289 Indiana State Board of Massage Therapy has begun the process of transitioning the practice of massage therapy from certification to required licensure. Individuals will not be required to hold a license to practice massage therapy in Indiana until 183 days After the effective date of additional rules adopted by the Massage Board. The Indiana Massage Board will continue to issue and renew state certification for massage therapists. check for updates on the transition to licensure on the home page.
Before an Indiana massage license is issued, you must pass one of the following Exams:
NBCA (Comparable to the MBLEx study exams)
You may also find the Indiana state senate amendment concerning professional and occupational licensure a helpful read.
License Renewal Information- Renew Online - 0 CE hrs/4 years
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Education Requirements | 500 Hours- Indiana Massage Schools |
Title | Massage Therapist MT |
Type of Credential | License |
State Law Test | |
State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam |
National Exam Requirement | |
CEU's | 0 hrs/4 years |
Initial Cost of License | $100 |
Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
Renewal Fee | $150/4 years-May 15th |
Liability ins | |
Credentialed Massage Practitioners |
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
State Board of Massage Therapy
402 W, Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.234.8800
Email: pla14@pla.in.gov
American College Massage School 100 South Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Email: gmiller@netnitco.net |
Crown Point | 888.662.2585 |
American College Massage School 131 East Franklin St. #10 Elkhart, IN 46516 Email: gmiller@netnitco.net |
Elkhart | 888.662.2585 |
3800 North Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 |
Fort Wayne | 260.482.9171 |
Indiana Therapeutic Massage School 7780 Michigan Road #D Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
Indianapolis | 317.439.4448 |
3604 North Wheeling Ave. Muncie, IN 47304 |
Muncie | 765.381.0318 |
2420 Viridian Drive #B South Bend, IN 46628 |
South Bend | 574.287.9894 |
Charter College of Health & Massage Therapy 714 East Winona Ave. Warsaw, IN 46580 Email: info@chartermassage.org |
Warsaw | 574.267.1406 |
0 CE Credits Quadrennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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Renew on May 15th every 4 years from State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
ABMP- Biennially | 16 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
AMTA- Quadrennially | 48 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
NCBTMB- Biennially | 24 |
Not Limited |
CE Catalog |
Increase Professional Knowledge and Skills to ensure effective and safe Massage Therapy Practices by taking advantage of the benefits Continuing Education offers | |||
Check your Massage Association or City/County Professional/Business Laws to meet Continuing Education requirements | |||
Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | Not Limited |
Ethics Bench |
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Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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Business Practices | Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
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Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led | Direct Contact (Live) or Online |
Basic Training |
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Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Cultural Competency & Specialized Training | Not Limited |
Special Population Techniques |
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Pathology of the Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Research Materials, Related Publications, & Publishing an Article | Not Limited |
Research Community |
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Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Teacher Training | Not Limited |
Instructor Headquarters |
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Lecture or Teaching a CE Class | Not Limited |
Live |
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Active Service on IN Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each Meeting/Day/Hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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No CE requirements for State License Renewal- Must have Proof of Valid Inusrance | |||
Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years
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Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
State Board of Massage Therapy
402 W, Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.234.8800
Email: pla14@pla.in.gov