Missouri
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
How do I contact my board?
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
3605 MO Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-522-6277
Fax: 573-751-0735
[email protected]
Insurance first
Proof of liability insurance is required before submitting an initial license application.
What are other initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 625 education hours, pass a Board-approved exam (MBLEx, NCBTMB, NCET, ABT, or AMMA NBCE), submit a passport-style photo, complete a fingerprint background check, and submit proof of liability insurance.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every two years. Show proof of 12 hours of CE.
Are some practitioners exempt from licensure?
Reflexologists and movement educators.
How do I look up a license? https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/license-search
On July 1, the Board of Therapeutic Massage issued an emergency rule to raise the state's minimum massage education hours from 500 to 625. This change applies to all Missouri entry-level programs and apprenticeships/mentorships. The emergency rule is effective immediately and expires February 27, 2025.