Massage Therapy is governed by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Board for Massage Therapy.
The State of New York* requires the following to obtain a Massage Therapy License:
- Successful completion of a minimum 1000-hour approved Massage Therapy program.
- The program must include a minimum of 150 hours of hands-on practice.
- Successful completion of the New York State Massage Therapy Examination.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within the past three years.
A Massage Therapy License is issued for life. However, those licensed must register every three years at the time of the initial registration date to continue in active practice.
Massage Therapy registration renewal requires the completion of 36 CE every three-year period of renewal. A maximum of twelve hours may be acceptable as self-instructional course work.
The State of New York* accepts courses for continuing education from providers approved by the NCBTMB.Â
Dexterity PD is a proud Approved Provider with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). The most current list of our courses approved by NCBTMB can be found on our NCBTMB Approved Provider Profile Page.
*Please refer to your State and/or Licensing body for details and authoritative information on requirements.
