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.
Missouri
Board of Therapeutic Massage
Massage Therapy Board
3605 MO Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-522-6277
Fax: 573-751-0735
Email: massagether@pr.mo.gov
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirements: 625 hours (by emergency rule, effective until February 27, 2025), and MBLEx or NCETMB; liability insurance, background check, 2 sets of fingerprints, and state exam
Renewal: 12 hours/2 years