Board of Registration of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapists instructs or administers massage or massage therapy for compensation.

The Board reviews legislation and proposes new rules and regulations affecting the profession. It maintains high standards within the field and protects consumers by investigating and resolving complaints against practitioners. It also works to maintain the educational standards of the profession by directing curricula, licensing schools, and establishing continuing education requirements.

Contact Us

Address

1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118
Directions 

Phone

617-701-8630

Individual Licensure

Online

Massagetherapy@mass.gov

Fax

617-727-9932

Who we serve

Massage therapy is the systematic treatment of the soft tissues of the body by use of pressure, friction, stroking, percussion, kneading, vibration by manual or mechanical means, range of motion for purposes of demonstrating muscle excursion or muscle flexibility and nonspecific stretching. Massage Therapy may include the use of oil, ice, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, steam, dry heat or cabinet baths, in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client.

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