The Board of Massage Therapy regulates the practice of massage therapy, including licensing massage therapists. The Board advises the Mayor, evaluates applicants' qualifications, and recommends standards and procedures. The Board also issues licenses, receives and reviews complaints, requests investigations, conducts hearings, and issues an annual report. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor: four massage therapists licensed in the District and one consumer member. Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years.
Board of Massage Therapy meeting schedule:
- JANUARY 17, 2019
- MARCH 21, 2019
- MAY 16, 2019
- JULY 18, 2019 (Cancelled)
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
- NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Application Package Documents
- Massage Therapy Application Package
- Online License Renewal (CLOSED)
- Criminal Background Check
Licensure Search
Discipline
- File a Complaint
- Disciplinary Actions Taken (to come)
Board Meetings
Additional Information
- DC Municipal Regulations for Massage Therapy [PDF]
- 2016 Revised Policy Statement on Continuing Education, including acceptance or NCBTMB-approved CE providers and courses
- Department of Health- Notice of Final Rulemaking - Requires massage therapists to obtain hands-on,massage-technique continuing education, complete CPR and first aid certification in person, and maintain valid CPR/first aid certification throughout the licensure period.
- Staff Directory
Contact Phone:
(877) 672-2174
Contact Fax:
(202) 727-8471
Contact TTY:
711
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
Service Location:
Health, Department of
GIS Address:
899 North Capitol Street, NE
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20002