North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy- is the regulatory Board for healthcare practitioners in Massage and Bodywork. FAQ
Application request form- Send in this request along with $20 money order to the Board to receive the application packet for a Massage Therapy License practicing in North Carolina. Online Application request form
License Application Instructions- A detailed packet giving you all the information regarding your application process. Jurisprudence Exam information.
Renewal Information- Application & Instructions - 24 CE's/ 2 years
Check the Status of your Application
North Carolina Massage Schools - A list of Board Approved massage schools in North Carolina
North Carolina Board for Massage and Bodywork must receive a written request before they will send out the official application. There is a minimum requirement of 500 hours at a Board-Approved school, along with a passing score from the MBLEx.
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Web Information | www.bmbt.org |
List of approved schools | Board Approved |
Education Requirements | 500 Hrs |
Title | Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist LMBT |
Type of Credential | License |
National Exam Requirement | |
CEU's | 24/ 2 years |
Initial Cost of License | $190 (plus $20 application request fee) (includes $40 Criminal History Report fee) |
Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
Renewal Fee | $100/ 2 years |
Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
Credentialed Practitioners | 6,181 |
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
PO Box 2539
Raleigh, NC 27602
Physical Location
Wachovia Capital Center Building
150 Fayetteville St. Mall, # 1900
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Phone: 919-546-0050
Fax: 919-833-1059
Email: admin@bmbt.org
Modalities in NC that require a License
NCBMBT List of Civil Penalties
Ashville School of Massage and Yoga 77 Walnut St. Ashville, NC 28801 |
Ashville | 828.252.7377 |
Center for Massage & Natural Health's 530 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Ashville, NC 28787 |
Ashville (Weaverville) |
828.658.0814 |
2205 Walnut St. Cary, NC 27518 |
Cary | 866.297.0267 |
Blue Ridge Healing Arts - CE's 9 Union St. North #300 Concord, NC 28027 |
Concord | 704.795.7478 |
North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork 1327 Charlotte Hwy. Fairview, NC 28730 |
Fairview | 828.628.3007 |
American & European Massage Clinic 4322 Bland Road Raleigh, NC 27609 Email: bogatovaemc1@aol.com |
Raleigh | 919.790.9750 |
4101 Doie Cope Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Raleigh | 919.571.0057 |
The Healing Arts and Massage School 2113 Cameron St. Bryan Bldg. #233A,B Raleigh, NC 27605 |
Raleigh | 919.821.1444 |
6541 Meridien Drive #113 Raleigh, NC 27616 |
Raleigh | 919.872.6386 |
5000 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28405 |
Wilmington | 910.392.4660 |
24 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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Renew on November 1st every 2 years from State Approval Anniversary Date | |||
Direct Contact (Live) North Carolina Board Approved | 12 |
Required for Renewal |
Live |
Remaining 12 hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | 3 |
Required for Renewal |
Ethics Bench |
Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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Business Practices | 8 |
Minimum Allowed |
Business Mastery |
Adult CPR/ First Aid HIV/AIDs, & Hepatitis 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 NC Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | 1 hour of CE for each hour- At Board's Discretion |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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*CE Providers Must be NCBTMB, NCCAOM Approved or An Accredited College or University | |||
Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
24 CE requirements for First Biennial Renewal- Less then 2 years & more then 1 year= 12 CE including 3 CE Ethics, 6 CE's Contact & 6 CE's Noncontact or Contact | |||
Keep Records of CE Hours | 5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually- Must submit copies and List CE's on Renewal form
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North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
PO Box 2539
Raleigh, NC 27602
Physical Location
Wachovia Capital Center Building
150 Fayetteville St. Mall, # 1900
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Phone: 919-546-0050
Fax: 919-833-1059
Email: admin@bmbt.org
* Board Approved Providers
Modalities in NC that require a Massage & Bodywork License
Animal Massage Not accepted as CE Credits
NCBMBT List of Civil Penalties