NEW YORK
| Board for Massage Therapy | |
|---|---|
| Length of Program | 1000 hours |
| License Required | Yes |
| Practicing MTs | 11,876 |
| CE Requirements | 36 CE / 3 years |
Massage Therapy
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 hours approved massage therapy program
- The program must include a minimum of 150 hands-on practice
- Successful completion of the New York State Massage Therapy Examination
A Massage Therapy license is issued for life. However, those licensed must register every three years to continue in active practice.
Continuing Education Information
Massage Therapy registration renewal requires the completion of 36 CE every three-year period of renewal. Licensed massage therapists may complete all, or some, of continuing education in an online method.
