The proposed rules could impact how licensed massage therapists and registered massage therapists use handheld tools in their practice. If you use these tools, or plan to, you’ll want to check out what’s being proposed—and share your thoughts before August 11.
Maryland
Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-2299
Phone: 410-846-6204
Fax: 410-358-1879
Email: mdh.bcmte@maryland.gov
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Practitioner
Licensed Massage Therapist: 750 hours and passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB
Registered Massage Practitioner: 600 hours and passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB
Additional Reqs: Background check, jurisprudence exam, CPR training, and 2x2” photo
Renewal: 24 hours/2 years
In May, Governor Wes Moore signed into law two bills affecting massage therapy. House Bill 1497 allows instrument-assisted techniques, amends the license reinstatement process, and adds a new requirement for some licensure applicants. House Bill 1498 addresses unauthorized practice violations.
Maryland massage therapists must complete implicit bias training by October 31, 2022, to fulfill their continuing education requirements. View a list of approved training resources.
Senate Bill 37 alters the educational requirements for licensure or registration as a massage therapist, creating just one license: an LMT license that has an educational hour requirement of 750 hours.