In order to practice massage therapy in the state of Ohio, one must:
  • Complete an approved massage therapy educational program from a facility that has received approval to teach massage therapy by the State Medical Board of Ohio
    • The approved program includes not less than:
    • 750 (25 credit hours) hours of instruction which includes Anatomy & Physiology, Massage, Ethics, and Business Law.
  • Complete an approved CPR course and possess a current card at the time of graduation.
  • Successfully pass the examination to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) administered by the State Medical Board of Ohio with a score of 75% or higher.

The State Medical Board of Ohio DOES NOT require one to earn an Associates Degree in order to become a licensed massage therapist (LMT).

In addition to the State Requirements, students in our approved program benefit from hand-on experience by performing numerous hours of massage in our professional clinic setting.

 


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