Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy- Information online for Pennsylvania. FAQs

Existing practitioners need to submit an application and application fee, by January 2, 2012 and all documentation requirements. Check Rules and Regulations for the list. (20.24 & 20.25) Announcements

Application and forms- Available to download, print, and fill out online to send in. Renew Online

Pennsylvania Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Pennsylvania

All practicing Massage Therapists must apply with the Board. The Pennsylvania State Board accepts the MBLEx licensure examination.

Renewal cycle- January 31st of every-odd year- Any graduate in 2014 can request a waiver of Continuing Education Credits for renewal in 2016 CE List - 24 CE/2 years

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Web Information	www.dos.state.pa.us
Education Requirements	600 Hrs
Title	LMT
Type of Credential	Licensed Massage Therapist
State Law Test	Rules and Regulations
State Practical or Written Exam	Written MBLEx
National Exam Requirement	MBLEx
CEU's	24 CE/2 years
Initial Cost of License	Application $65/ Letter of Good Standing $15
Require City License	Check Local City & County Business Regulations
Renewal Fee	$75/2 years
Liability ins	Massage Therapist Insurance Comparison Page
Credentialed Practitioners

 

State Board of Massage Therapy

PO Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Phone: 717.783.7155

Fax: 717.787.7769

Email: RA-MassageTherapy@.pa.gov

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Massage Schools in Pennsylvania

 

Synergy Healing Arts Center 13593 Monterey Lane Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214	Blue Ridge Summit	717.794.5778
Massage Academy of the Poconos BK Plaza Route 209 #1 Brodheadsville, PA 18322	Brodheadsville	570.801.7290
Lehigh Valley College- Closed 2809 East Saucon Valley Rd. Center Valley, PA 18034	Center Valley	610.791.5100
Institute for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork 136 Commons Court Chaddsford, PA 19137 Email: info@ITMBchaddsford.com	Chaddsford	610.358.5800
International School of Shiatsu 10 South Clinton St. Doylestown, PA 18901	Doylstown	215.340.9181
Great Lakes Institute of Technology 5100 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509 Email: info@glit.edu	Erie	814.864.6666
Cortiva Institute 211 South Gulph Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406	King of Prussia	484.690.1415
The National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences 1744 Sumneytown Pike Kulpsville, PA 19443 Email: info@nationalmassage.com	Kulpsville	215.412.4121
DCI Career Institute 366 Beaver Valley Mall Monaca, PA 15061 Email: info@dci.edu	Monaca	724.728.0260
Pittsburgh Technical School 1111 McKee Rd. Oakdale, PA 15071 Email: james@pti.edu	Oakdale	800.784.9675
North Hills Beauty Academy 813 West View Park Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15229	Pittsburgh	412.931.8553
Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy 3600 Laketon Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235	Pittsburgh	800.860.1114
Pittsburgh School of Pain Management 1312 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203	Pittsburgh	412.481.2553
South Hills Beauty Academy 3269 West Libery Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216	Pittsburgh	412.561.3381
The Valley Spiritual Center & School of Healing Arts RR#2 Box 901 Port Trevorton, PA 17864 Email: TVSCHealingArts@aol.com	Port Trevorton	570.374.2222
Academy of Massage Therapy & Bodywork 141 East High Street Pottstown, PA 19464	Pottstown	610.705.4401
Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy 93 South West End Blvd. #103 Quakertown, PA 18951	Quakertown	215.538.5339
European Medical School of Massage, LLC 2913 Windmill Road #12 Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Email: contact@emsom.com	Sinking Spring	610.670.6100
Central Pennsylvania School of Massage 1315 South Allen St. #104 State College, PA 16801 Email: info@schoolofmassage.com	State College	888.649.3337
Massage Academy of the Poconos 753 Phillips St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360	Stroudsburg	570.421.5014
Laural Business Institute 11 East Penn St. Uniontown, PA 15401	Uniontown	724.439.4900
East-West School of Massage Therapy 504 Park Rd. North Wyomissing, PA 19610	Wyomissing	610.375.7520
Baltimore School of Massage 170 Red Rock Rd. York, PA 17406	York	717.268.1881

Pennsylvania Continuing Education

24 CE Credits Biennially	Hours	Requirements & Limitations	List of Choices
Renew on January 31st every Odd year
Direct Contact (Live) Pennsylvania Board Approved	16	Required for Renewal	Live
Remaining 8 hours may be contact or noncontact hours
Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication	4	Required for Renewal	Ethics Bench
Body Mechanics & Self-Care		Not Limited	Self-Care Guru
Business Practices		Not Limited	Business Mastery
Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led	-	Required for Renewal Direct Contact (Live) Not part of CE hours	Basic Training
Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body		Not Limited	Advanced Instruction Forum
Cultural Competency & Specialized Training		Not Limited	Special Population Techniques
Pathology of the Human Body		Not Limited	Advanced Instruction Forum
Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Research Materials, Related Publications, & Publishing an Article		Not Limited	Research Community
Somatic Education		Not Limited	Advanced Instruction Forum
Teacher Training		Not Limited	Instructor Headquarters
Lecture or Teaching a CE Class		Not Limited	Live
Active Service on PA Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings		1 hour of CE for each hour	Keep Record of Hours & Duties
*CE Subject Matter Must be Massage Therapy Related & Providers must be Board Approved
Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period
All 24 CE requirements Required for First Renewal
Keep Records of CE Hours		5 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually

 

State Board of Massage Therapy

PO Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Phone: 717.783.7155

Fax: 717.787.7769

Email: RA-MassageTherapy@.pa.gov

*Board Approved Providers

• NCBTMB
• AMTA
• Schools Approved by a National Accrediting Agency Recognized by the United States Department of Education
• PA Board Approved Schools
• ABMP