Massachusetts

As reported in July 2006, legislation has been enacted to require state licensure of Massage Therapists, Massage Therapy schools, and Massage Therapy businesses. The Governor is in the process of selecting and appointing Board members. Following appointment, the Board members will write implementing regulations. This process has been delayed because Governor Romney did not make the appointments prior to leaving office and Governor Patrick has not yet made the appointments. To encourage Governor Patrick to appoint a Massage Therapy Board sooner rather than later, call (617) 725-4005 or fill out an email form at this link: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3utilities&sid=Agov3&U=Agov3_contact_us Until a Board is appointed to write the regulations and implement the state law, massage therapists continue to be regulated by their local communities. If you contact the Governor’s office it would be most compelling for them to hear your personal experience or difficulties in obtaining your local license(s).