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 Therapy, 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: 603-271-3608.
License Renewal Information- Renewal PDF -12 CE's/ 2 years.
New Hampshire Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires a minimum of 750 hours of Massage Therapy curriculum, a current Adult CPR / First Aid certification, and proof of passing the state licensing exam, the MBLEx before your NH state massage license can be issued. The MBLEx is regulated by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Preparing for your end of the term exams and your licensing exam can be made less stressful with Massage-Exam’s help. Questions based on Massage curriculum materials covering assessment, application, pathology, body systems, kinesiology, business standards, and anatomy and physiology provide a strong review.
Questions based on Massage curriculum and materials covered in the NH requirements are Anatomy and physiology, History, theory, practice, benefits, contraindications of massage therapy, related modalities, and adjunct therapies within the scope of practice of a massage therapist, including Swedish massage and hydrotherapy. Also you can review training in hygiene/sanitary practices which includes blood-borne pathogen standards. Adult CPR and first aid, business practices, and ethics of massage therapy.
The NCBTMB certification that is an option for licesure by NH Massage Board has been changed to the BCTMB, which is the NCBTMB's Advanced Certification. This BCTMB can only be obtained 6 months after you are licensed and have checked off a list of requirements.
| Web Information | www.dhhs.nh.gov |
| List of schools | New Hampshire Massage Schools |
| Education Requirements | 750 Hrs |
| Title | Massage Therapist MT/ additional option to Maintain BCTMB Certification |
| Type of Credential | License |
| State Law Test | Laws, Rules & Regulations |
| State Practical or Written Exam | BCTMB- Maintain Certification |
| State Exam Requirement | |
| CEU's | 12 CE's/ 2 years |
| Initial Cost of License | $110 |
| Require City License | Check Local City & County Businsess Regulations |
| Renewal Fee | $110/ 2 years |
| Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
| Credentialed Practitioners | 1,849 |
New Hampshire Dept. of Health & Services
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Philbrook Building
7 Eagle Square
Concord NH 0330
Phone: 603-271-2152 Fax: 603-271-3950
Massage Schools in New Hampshire
White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Dr. Berlin, NH 03570 Email: wmcc@ccsnh.edu |
Berlin | 603.752.1113 |
River Valley Community College 1 College Drive Claremont, NH 03743 Email: rivervalley@ccsnh.edu |
Claremont | 603.542.7744 |
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts 153 Lowell Rd. Hudson, NH 03051 |
Hudson | 603.882.3022 |
Laird Institute of Spa Therapy 981 Second St, Suite #4 Manchester, NH 03102 |
Manchester | 603.625.6100 |
River Valley Community College 310 Marlboro St. Keene, NH 03431 Email: kaldrich@ccsnh.edu |
Keene | 603.357.2142 |
North Eastern Institute of Whole Health 22 Bridge St. Manchester, NH 03101 |
Manchester | 603.623.5018 |
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505 Amhurst St. Nashua, NH 03063 |
Nashua | 603.882.6923 |
New Hampshire Continuing Education
| 12 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renew on June 30th every 2 years on State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
| NCBTMB- Biennially | 24 |
NH option for Renewal- Maintain NCBTMB certification BCTMB- Not Required |
CE Catalog |
| 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 | 3 |
Minimum Allowed |
Business Mastery |
| Adult CPR/ First Aid 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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| Massage Techniques, Benefits & Contraindications, Hydrotherapy, Joint Movement, & Hygiene/Sanitary Practices | 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 or Home-Study: Books, DVD's, & Computer programs | Not Limited- Written Exam & Certificate of completion |
Research Community |
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| Publishing an Article or Book | 6 |
Minimum Allowed per renewal period- 3 hrs/ year |
Research Community |
| Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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| Teacher Training | Not Listed |
Instructor Headquarters |
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| Lecture or Teaching a CE Class | 6 |
Minimum Allowed per renewal period- 3 hrs/ year |
Live |
| Active Service on NH Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | Not Listed- 1 hour of CE for each hour |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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| *CE Providers must be Approved by FSMTB or NCBTMB- * CE Subject Matter Must be within the Massage Therapy Scope of Practice | |||
| Excess Hours taken will NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
| Keep Records of CE Hours | 4 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must submit Documentation on Renewal Form
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New Hampshire Dept. of Health & Services
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Philbrook Building
121 South Fruit Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-3608 Fax: 603-271-3950
* Board Approved Providers
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Commission on Postsecondary Education
- Massage Institution of higher learning and/or a University system
- Course Approval Required by New Hampshire Board
- Do not assume that all courses Instructed by an NCBTMB provider are acceptable. Courses must meet the subject requirements listed under He-P 902.08