Iowa

Regulatory Board

Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Bldg, 5th Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Phone: (515) 281-0254
Fax: (515) 281-3121

Iowa Board of Massage Therapy

Education Requirements

• 600 education hours from a board-approved massage therapy school.

These hours must include:

• • • Massage theory and principles
      
      
    • Massage professional practices
      
      
    • The therapeutic relationship
      
      
    • Anatomy, physiology, and pathology
      
      
    • Assessment and documentation
      
      
    • Massage and bodywork application
      
      
    • Palpation and movement
      
      
    • Adapting sessions for clients
      
      
    • Career development
      
      
    • Iowa law and professional ethics

Contact your state licensing board for the most current information and requirements.

CEU Requirements

• 16 Education Hours (biennially)
  
  
• CPR Training Optional
  
  
• $60 Fee

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