State Regulations

Learn about the massage therapy regulation and license requirements for each state so you can practice legally. 

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Protecting Massage Therapists' Right to Practice

Legal recognition of massage therapy and clearly stated requirements are critical to advancing the profession—and protecting the health and safety of massage consumers.

Since its inception, AMTA has worked toward fair licensing and portability in all 50 states. Each day, our government relations team continues to fight for your right to practice massage therapy. 

Learn more about our advocacy efforts

Experience the Nonprofit Advantage®

As the largest nonprofit professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and schools, AMTA invests membership dollars in advocacy and promotion of the health benefits of massage.