Massachusetts Massage Therapy Regulations and Licensing
Massage News Board of Registration of Massage Therapy for Massachusetts- Information regarding the Massage Board under the Division of Professional Licensure Boards. Initial or Reciprocal Massage Therapy License Application. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing. Check MA State Massage Board site for Online Application options. Massachusetts Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Massachusetts Code of Professional Ethics and Standard Practices. Updated regulations FAQ 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 650 hrs is the current education requirements. There are no exam requirements for licensure in Massachusettes and the Grandfathering provisions are expired and no longer in effect. Any change in the requirements will be posted on the Massachusettes Board of Regulation of Massage Therapy web site. (Information updated by Board Administrator 4/27/2010, check out the News Page) Students, to prepare for your upcoming final exams, utilize our online, 24 hour access, preparation website, Massage-Exam.com. With your subscription you can generate as many tests in any category for review of your massage curriculum which will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to pass your massage exams. We recommend utilizing the MBLEx massage review. Each graded question gives you the answer and accompanying rationale. The rationale has tips to remember the content and explanations or reminders to solidify information, helping to commit it to memory. Graduates are also strongly encouraged to take a licensing exam upon course completion. You may choose to take the MBLEx. Successfully passing the MBLEx while the information is fresh will serve you in the future if you decide to move to another state or want to comply with state regulations when the Laws are passed for Licensing exams. License Renewal Information- Renew Online -0 CE Credits/ year Under development Page update 7.18.17 Division of Professional Licensure 1000 Washington Street, # 710 Boston, MA 02118-6100 Phone: 617.727.3074 Fax: 617.727.1944 Mail Application package to: Board of Massage Therapy 1000 Washington Street Suite #710 Individual Licensure Boston, MA 02118-6100 Phone: 617.727.1747 Fax: 617.727.0139 Email:MassageTherapy@state.ma.us 365 Westgate Dr. Brockton, MA 02301 1 Northampton St. Easthampton, MA 01027 82 HArtwell Street Fall River, MA 02720 343 Main St. Great Barrington, MA 01230 126 High St. Ipswich, MA 01938 211 Plain St. Lowell, MA 08152 2 Florence Street Malden, MA 02155 222 Boston Ave. Medford, MA 02155 188 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 1350 West St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 505 East St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Email: infoalbany@mildred-elley.edu 59 Industrial Park Rd. Plymouth, MA 02360 5 Middlesex Ave. Somerville, MA 02145 Central Mass School of Massage Therapy 200 Main St. Spencer, MA 01562 Email: info@centralmassschool.com 515 Woburn St. Tewksbury, MA 01876 Bancroft School of Massage Therapy 333 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, MA 01604 Body Mechanics & Self-Care
Division of Professional Licensure 1000 Washington Street, # 710 Boston, MA 02118-6100 Phone: 617.727.3074 Fax: 617.727.1944 Mail Application package to: Board of Massage Therapy 1000 Washington Street Suite #710 Individual Licensure Boston, MA 02118-6100 Phone: 617.727.1747 Fax: 617.727.0139
Web Information
www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/mt/
List of schools
Massachusetts Massage Schools
Education Requirements
650 Hrs
Title
Massage Therapist
Type of Credential
License
State Board Information
Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
State Law Test
Rules & Regulations
State Practical or Written Exam
No Written Exam
National Exam Requirement
MBLEx - After 2010
CEU's
0 CE Credits/ year Under development
Initial Cost of License
$225
Require City License
Check Local City & County Business Regulations
Renewal Fee
$150 Annual
Liability ins
Pro. Liability $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 Aggregate Insurance Comparison
Credentialed Practitioners
7,293
Massage Schools in Massachusetts
Brockton
508.941.0730
Easthampton
413.529.2900
Fall River
508.730.2740
Great Barrington
800.816.1233
Ipswich
978.356.0414
Lowell
978.458.4800
Malden
781.324.5454
Medford
781.960.0111
New Bedford
508.678.2811 ext.4000
Pittsfield
800.816.1233
Pittsfield
413-442-0333
Plymouth
508.747.3130
Somerville
617.776.3500
Spencer
508.885.0306
Tewksbury
978.934.9300
Worcester
866.352.9409
Massachusetts Continuing Education
0 CE Credits Annually -Under Development
Renew on 28th day of your Birthday Month every year
ABMP- Biennially
AMTA- Quadrennially
NCBTMB- Biennially
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
Business Practices
Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led
Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body
Cultural Competency & Specialized Training
Pathology of the Human Body
Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Research Materials, Related Publications, & Publishing an Article
Somatic Education
Teacher Training
Lecture or Teaching a CE Class
Active Service on MA Massage Related Board, Task Force, or Committee, or Attending Meetings
No CE requirements for Massachusetts License Renewal - Under Development
Keep Records of CE Hours