Understanding Massage therapy licensing In the US is somewhat confusing as each state has different licensing requirements. Most will
require a certain amount of training in various classes. The licensing in
each state is governed by a massage licensing board some of which are a part of
the Board of Health or related Board.
Most states require that you take an exam and they will offer two different
options for testing. The National Certification Exam offered by the NCBTMB
or the MBLex offered by the Federation of Massage Boards. National
Certification is very confusing because it doesn't mean you can work and do
massage in any state. You will still have to be licensed in each different
state and while they may use the same exam, they may have different educational
requirements such as a different number of hours in specific classes. You
can find out what your state requires by contacting the
State Board in your state.
There are still some states that don't require licensing. There are
also some states that will provide exemptions for different types of massage
such as Reflexology, Structural Integration, and Reiki.
There is much controversy
over
the licensing process and just what is required to be a successful massage
therapist. Many who take the NCE don't renew their membership after
finding out that it really doesn't so much to enhance their massage practice or
job. There are some companies who do prefer massage therapists who are
nationally certified but you can provide evidence that it isn't necessary to be
NCBTMB certified to be a good massage therapist.
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