How do I become a massage therapist in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a requirement of 650 hours of an approved Massage Therapy School. They also require you to have a passing score on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), before you are eligible to obtain a license to practice Massage.

Do you need a license to practice massage in New Mexico?

4.8 NMAC) No. You must be licensed by the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board in order to practice massage therapy as a Massage Therapist in New Mexico.

Who is AMTA?

AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools. We provide our members with the strongest benefits in the massage therapy profession. We promote the health benefits of massage to the public, the health care community and other important groups.

What was the original name of the American massage therapy Association?

the American Association of Masseurs and Masseuses
August 16, 1943 – Postgraduate class of College of Swedish Massage in Chicago met in an open forum, decided to form a new professional association called the American Association of Masseurs and Masseuses (AAMM).

How do I get my massage license in Texas?

The process is outlined below.

1. Complete a Massage Therapy program. Applicants are required to complete an approved course of at least 500 credit hours.
2. Pass the Massage Therapist Examination. Each applicant must also pass a massage therapist examination.
3. Submit an application.
4. Renew Your License.

How much does it cost to become a licensed massage therapist in Texas?

Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Examination and Application Process