Student Information 2025
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What if you could carry all your textbooks in your pocket, watch video techniques while you practice, quiz yourself instantly, and listen to the text while you drive to school? Digital textbooks make learning more efficient, effective, and enjoyable.
Digital Textbook Features
The unique features of digital textbooks make learning more efficient, effective, and enjoyable. Explore these videos to improve your study sessions and get the most from your textbooks.
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Digital Textbook Catalogue
With integrated video, listen-along audio, podcast overviews, and stunning visuals, you'll love the rich immersive experience of digital textbooks.
Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional
This comprehensive textbook (2rd edition) by Anne Williams is the perfect choice for all students in a foundational massage program. It has comprehensive coverage of wellness and clinical massage, musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation, and a range of modalities and electives. Check out the extensive Table of Contents!
Spa Bodywork: A Guide for Massage Therapists
Thousands of professionals have enjoyed the stunning visuals, step-by-step directions, and video demonstrations in this spa classic by Anne Williams. Stay up-to-date on today’s trends in the evolving world of spa therapy with this revised and updated the 3rd edition! Master 20 core treatments, including salt glows, body wraps, ayurvedic bodywork, and more. Use the 28 sample sessions to create an exciting menu of services.
Preventing Disease Transmission in a Massage Practice
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 17,000 massage professionals, teachers, and students registered for access to Preventing Disease Transmission in a Massage Practice to stay current on hygienic protocols and methods. Through research-informed content, video presentations, and learning games this digital textbook provides the information you need to ensure a safe and healthy environment for both you and your clients. NOTE: This textbook is included free with the purchase of the Massage Mastery: From Student to Professional textbook.
Boundaries: The Foundation of Ethical Massage Practice
This engaging textbook by Anne Williams and Eric Brown gives you the information you need for navigating the complex dynamics of the session room by teaching you how to establish and maintain professional boundaries while respecting the boundaries of others. You’ll strengthen your interpersonal skills as you explores relating styles, body language awareness, active listening, assertive communication, and zero tolerance for sexual behavior. Use this text to empower yourself personally and professionally.
state licensing Requirements
This table provides an overview of licensing requirements and a link to state massage websites (updated January 2025). Many states list licensing exams that are no longer available, so the MBLEx is listed unless the state does not accept it.
Alabama
Alaska
Massage Therapist
625 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
2 Hours Safety Education
Current CPR
Arkansas
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Recent TB Test
Fingerprints
Background Check
California
No State Requirement
Voluntary Certification
Certified Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Background Check
Fingerprints
Colorado
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Liability Insurance
Connecticut
Delaware
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Current CPR
Certified Massage Technician
300 Hours of Education
Fingerprints
Background Check
Current CPR
Florida
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
10 Hour Florida Laws Course
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Fingerprints
Georgia
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Liability Insurance
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Licensed Massage Therapist
600 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Provide a List of Previously Held Professional Licenses
Indiana
Certified Massage Therapist
625 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Liability Insurance
Iowa
Kansas
No state regulation. However, some Kansas municipalities have massage-related requirements.
Kentucky
Licensed Massage Therapist
600 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx, the State of Ohio Massage Therapy Licensing Exam, or the State of New York Massage Therapy Licensing Exam
Background Check
Louisiana
Maine
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Current CPR
Current First Aid
Maryland
Licensed Massage Therapist
600 Hours of Education
60 College Credits
24 Hours of Advanced Massage Therapy CE
Pass the MBLEx
Current CPR
Fingerprints
Background Check
Jurisprudence Exam
Registered Massage Practitioner
600 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Current CPR
Fingerprints
Background Check
Jurisprudence Exam
Massachusetts
Licensed Massage Therapist
650 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Provide Two Reference Letters
Liability Insurance
Michigan
Licensed Massage Therapist
625 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Human Trafficking Training
Implicit Bias Training (3 Hours)
Minnesota
No state regulation.
Mississippi
Licensed Massage Therapist
700 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Pass the Mississippi State Law Exam (MSLE)
Current CPR
Current First Aid
Missouri
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx, the Asian Bodywork Therapy Examination (ABTE), or the American Medical Massage Association National Board Certification Examination (AMMA NBCE)
Fingerprints
Background Check
Montana
Nebraska
Licensed Massage Therapist
1000 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Jurisprudence Examination
CPR Certification
Nevada
New Hampshire
Licensed Massage Practitioner
750 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Current First Aid
Current CPR
New Jersey
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Fingerprints
CPR including the use of automatic external defibrillators
New Mexico
Licensed Massage Therapist
650 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Current First Aid
Current CPR
Background Check
Fingerprints
New York
Licensed Massage Therapist
1000 Hours of Education
Pass New York State Massage Therapy Exam
Current First Aid
Current CPR
North Carolina
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Submit four official moral character forms
Jurisprudence Training
North Dakota
Licensed Massage Therapist
750 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Jurisprudence Exam
Background Check
Fingerprints
Current CPR Certification
Ohio
Oklahoma
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Liability Insurance
Oregon
Licensed Massage Therapist
625 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx or the Certification Exam for Structural Integration (CESI)
Jurisprudence Exam
Fingerprints
Background Check
Current CPR
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Current First Aid
Current CPR
Fingerprints
Background Check
South Carolina
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Fingerprints
Current CPR
South Dakota
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx or NBCA Massage Therapy Certification Exam, offered by AMMA
Liability Insurance
Current CPR
Tennessee
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Background Check
Fingerprints
Complete the Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire for Licensed Health Care Providers
Texas
Licensed Massage Therapist
500 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Jurisprudence Exam
Utah
Licensed Massage Therapist
600 Hours of Education or Apprenticeship Program of 1,000 hours
Pass the MBLEx
Fingerprints
Background Check
Vermont
No state regulation.
Virginia
Washington
Licensed Massage Therapist
625 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx
Current First Aid
Current CPR
Jurisprudence Exam
Four Hours of HIV/AIDS Training
Background Check
Fingerprints
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Licensed Massage Therapist
600 Hours of Education
Pass the MBLEx or Asian Bodywork Therapy Exam offered by NCCAOM
Pass the Wisconsin State Law Exam
Current CPR
Current AED
Liability Insurance
Wyoming
No state requirements