Missouri Licensure of Massage Therapy and Certification Information
Board of Therapeutic Massage- Missouri State regulatory body for the proper execution of professional therapeutic Massage businesses and licensure.
Application for a Massage Therapist License - The required business and licensure applications to practice Massage Therapy in the state of Missouri.
Missouri Rules & Regulations for Massage Therapist
License Renewal Information- Renew Online -12 CE Credits/ 2 years
Missouri Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Missouri
A passing score of one of the following: MBLEx or the NBCA, is required to obain a license to practice Massage Therapy. Check out our sample multiple-choice questions in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, assessment, application, and business standards/ethics.
Massage-Exam.com gives you the opportunity to study your massage course curriculum to be better prepared for all required exams to obtain a license. Keep track of your previous tests and scores to observe your improvements, review questions with rationale, and learn which categories may need additional attention.
| Web Information | http://pr.mo.gov/massage.asp |
| List of schools | Missouri Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
| Title | Licensed Massage Therapist LMT |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | Laws, Statues, Rules & Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | Written Exam |
| National Exam Requirement | MBLEx or NBCA |
| CEU's | 12/ 2 years |
| Initial Cost of License | $200 application $38 Fingerprint/background check |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $50/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 3,999 |
Division of Professional Registration
Missouri Massage Therapy Board
3605 Missouri Blvd.
PO BOX 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-522-6277
Fax: 573-751-0735
Email: massagether@pr.mo.gov
Massage Schools in Missouri
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2132 Tenbrook Rd. Arnold, MO 63010 |
Arnold | 636.296.9300 |
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1732 North Kingshighway Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 |
Cape Girardeau | 573.334.9181 |
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4260 Shoreline Dr. Earth City, MO 63045 |
Earth City | 314.344.4440 |
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1407 Southwest Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
Jefferson City | 573.635.6600 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health 9140 Ward Parkway #100 Kansas City, Missouri 64114 |
Kansas City | 816.523.9140 |
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10910 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 |
Kirkwood | 314.965.8363 |
A Gathering Place Massage Therapy School 12131 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 |
Maryland Heights | 314.739.5559 |
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1202 East Highway 72 Rolla, MO 65401 |
Rolla | 573.364.8464 |
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3131 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 |
St. Joseph | 816.364.5399 |
Professional Massage Training Center 229 East Commercial St. Springfield, MO 65803 |
Springfield | 417.863.7682 |
Elements of Wellness School of Massage 7201 Delmar Blvd. #202 University City, MO 63130 Email: info@eowmassage.com |
University City | 314.727.1778 |
Missouri Continuing Education
| 12 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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| Renew on January 31st every Odd year | |||
| 12 CE hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
| 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 MO 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 Subject Matter Must be Massage Therapy Related | |||
| Excess Hours taken will NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 6 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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Division of Professional Registration
Missouri Massage Therapy Board
3605 Missouri Blvd.
PO BOX 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-522-6277
Fax: 573-751-0735
Email: massagether@pr.mo.gov
* Board Approved Providers