Major updates from the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board take effect November 16, 2025. The rule changes could impact your practice. Read our latest blog to understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to stay compliant.
Alabama
Board of Massage Therapy
2777 Zelda Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-420-7233
Fax: 334-263-6115
> Website
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 650 hours and MBLEx or NCBTMB; liability insurance, background check and 2x2” photo
Renewal: 16 hours/2 years
In early February, the Alabama legislature introduced Senate Bill 37, which would adopt the Interstate Massage Compact and simplify interstate massage practice. Write a letter to your representatives if you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists.
If you were due to renew your license in June, you must renew your license before July 31, 2024. There are also new license renewal requirements under the newly formed Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board; find out what you must submit with your renewal application.
If you’re interested in serving on the new Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board, there are seven seats open to licensed massage therapists. Being a board member is an excellent opportunity to combine the massage community’s collective viewpoints, visions, and hopes for Alabama and we encourage you to apply for a board nomination.
Without your support, the Alabama massage therapy profession is in danger of losing its regulatory board, which could result in inconsistent regulation or none at all. Call Governor Kay Ivey to encourage the passage of Senate Bill 137 to protect massage regulation.
Alabama legislature shows support for massage licensure portability and you can too. Send a letter to your representatives today!
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (Board) is proposing new rules that affect multiple sections. It’s time to advocate and help shape the massage therapy profession in your state—submit comments to the Board before September 4.
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy announced proposed rule amendments that affect the fee schedule and establishment licensure. Written comments are due by August 4, 2022.
ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Alabama, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.
The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy has posted a notice on their homepage that states the use of THC in Alabama is strictly prohibited.