Regulatory Board

Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
4201 Patterson Ave, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21215-2299
Ph: (410) 764-4738
Fax: (410) 358-1879
Email: sharon.oliver@maryland.gov

Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners

Education Requirements

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

These hours must include:

      • 200 hours in massage therapy

      • 175 hours in supervised hands-on techniques

      • 100 hours in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology

      • 100 hours in supervised clinical experience/practicum

      • 50 hours in contraindications to massage therapy and pathology

      • 50 hours in clinical assessment and documentation

      • 35 hours in professional standards and business practices

      • 30 hours in professional ethics

      • 5 hours in health and hygiene

      • 5 hours in research
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be included but does not count towards the 750-hour minimum.

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

CEU Requirements

  • 24 Education Hours (biennially)

  • $200 Fee

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