The state legislature introduced Assembly Bill 4444 and Senate Bill 3931, which would adopt the Interstate Massage Compact and simplify interstate massage practice. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.
New York
New York State Education Department: Massage Therapy
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1, then ext. 570
Fax: 518-474-1449
Online contact form
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 1000 hours and state exam, CPR training
Renewal: 36 hours/3 years
New York shows support for massage licensure portability and you can too. Send a letter to your state senators and assembly members today!
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