Massachusetts massage therapy license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for Massachusetts massage therapy continuing education below.

How many CE hours does Massachusetts require for massage therapists?

3 hours annually. Licenses expire annually on the 28th day of the birth month.

Can I earn my continuing education hours through Continued Massage Therapy?

Yes. Continued Massage Therapy is an NCBTMB-Approved provider, and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy accepts courses approved by NCBTMB.

Other Information

Continuing education must exceed a basic level of knowledge as it relates to the ethical obligations of massage therapy practitioners or laws and issues pertaining to human trafficking, specific to massage therapy practitioners.
Continued Massage Therapy offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
Continued Massage Therapy offers courses that may meet the laws and issues pertaining to human trafficking requirements.

Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements. For more information, visit the Board of Registration of Massage Therapy website.

Approval Organizations

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Continued is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider (AP #1001144).