New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy - Governs Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapists.
Online Application by Examination - Complete, fill out, and return to Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapists Committee. Applications for licensure obtained online. Application Tips
NEW! On May 1, 2017 - S2414 signed into law it revised the Massage Practicing Act to require licensure by education AND examination. Prior to May 1, 2017, applicants could obtain licensure by education OR by examination. The Act shall take effect immediately. There is an authorized grace period that ends on August 31, 2017 for those applications submitted online or post marked by August 31, 2017. All applications submitted on or after September 1, 2017 will be processed under the new rule. Reciprocity
September 4th 2012 the Massage & Bodywork Therapist Licensing Act became active. You are required to maintain a valid license when practicing Massage in New Jersey. FAQs
New Jersey Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in New Jersey
License Renewal Information- Renew Online -20 CE's/ 2 years
To obtain a license, the State of New Jersey requires 500 hours of course curriculum approved by the New Jersey Board for Massage and Bodywork Therapy. You may send in proof of transcripts and passing the MBLEx. To review anatomy/physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage assessment, massage application, and business ethics, Massage-Exam.Com provides materials in each category for your study and learning. You also have the ability to keep track of tests taken and the overall percentages of correct answers in each category. Reviewing past tests taken is also easy. With just one click, you can see what areas of study need improvement so that you know the subjects where you need to spend your time.
Not only can our site be utilized to review for the exam, you can also take advantage of our testing for reviewing at the end of your term. Graduate with confidence from your Massage course curriculum.
Web Information | www.state.nj.us |
List of schools | New Jersey Massage Schools |
Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
Title | Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) |
Type of Credential | License |
State Law Test | Statutes & Regulations |
State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam MBLEx |
National Exam Requirement | |
CEU's | 20/ 2 years |
Initial Cost of License | $195 plus $78 background check |
Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
Renewal Fee | $120/ 2 years FAQs |
Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
Credentialed Practitioners | 761 |
New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
PO Box 47032
Newark, New Jersey 07101
or
124 Halsey St.,
6th FloorNewark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-504-6520
Institute for Therapeutic Massage 1255 Broad Street #101B Bloomfield, NJ 07003 |
Bloomfield | 973.839.6131 |
Gentle Healing School of Massage 1274 S. River- Cranbury Rd. Cranbury, NJ 08512 Email: info@gentlehealingschool.com |
Cranbury | 609.409.2700 |
321 Main St. 2nd Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601 |
Hackensack | 201.568.3220 |
765 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738 |
Lincroft | 732.224.2685 |
Institute for Therapeutic Massage 1069 Ringwood Ave. #315 Haskell, NJ 07420 |
Haskell | 973.839.6131 |
2 Hudson Place, 2nd Floor Hoboken, NJ 07030 |
Hoboken | 201.215.6440 |
75 Montgomery St. #402 Jersey City, NJ 07302 |
Jersey City | 201.568.3220 |
Institute for Therapeutic Massage 95 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 |
Morristown | 973.839.6131 |
303 University Ave. Newark, NJ 07102 |
Newark | 973.877.3000 |
207 Livinston St. Northvale, NJ 07647 |
Northvale | 201.394.9200 |
5000 Hadley Rd. #100 South Plainfield, NJ 07080 |
South Plainfield | 908.222.9300 |
Institute for Therapeutic Massage 106 Apple Street #112 Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 |
Tinton Falls | 732.936.9111 |
Institute for Therapeutic Massage 67 Route 37 West Riverwood Building 2- 2nd floor Toms River, NJ 08755 |
Toms River | 732.936.9111 |
Cortiva Institute- Somerset School of Massage Therapy 1985 Highway 34 Wall Township, NJ 07719 |
Wall Township | 732.885.3400 |
Warren County Community College 475 Route 57 West Washington, NJ 07882 |
Washington | 908.835.9222 |
Academy of Natural Health Sciences 102 Green St. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 |
Woodbridge | 732.634.2155 |
20 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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Renew on November 30th every Even year from State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
Direct Contact (Live) New Jersey Board Approved | 14 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
Remaining 6 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | 2 |
Required for Renewal |
Ethics Bench |
Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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Business Practices | Must be Massage & Bodywork Related- Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
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Adult CPR/ First Aid/ AED Instructor-Led | Required for Renewal Direct Contact (Live) |
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 NJ Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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*CE Providers Must be NJ Board Approved as well as Massage & Bodywork Related Subject Matter | |||
18 Excess Hours taken may carry over to the next renewal period only- Must obtain 2 CE's in Ethics every renewal period | |||
All 20 CE requirements required for First Even Year Renewal- 10 CE during 2nd year of Biennial Renewal- Must include the 2 hour Ethics CE | |||
Keep Records of CE Hours | 4 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
PO Box 47032
Newark, New Jersey 07101
or
124 Halsey St.,
6th FloorNewark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-504-6520
*Board Approved Providers