Massage Therapy State Licensing Requirements
Massage and bodywork therapy requirements vary by state. Click on or search for your state to view licensing and renewal requirements, continuing education obligations, regulatory board contact information, and the latest legislative and regulatory updates affecting your profession.
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California *
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas *
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- Louisiana
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- Maryland
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- Michigan
- Minnesota *
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- Missouri
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- New York
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- Oregon
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
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- Texas
- US Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont *
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming *
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* States marked with an asterisk do not require state licensure. Some may offer voluntary certification or registration.