PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).
 
Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE
REGARDING PAPER APPLICATIONS
Important Notice (select link): 
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)

The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.

https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practices

For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices, licensure waivers, and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov.

Please submit supplemental application documents to: DC Board of Massage Therapy, 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002 or to [email protected].

If you require assistance from the Board of Massage Therapy, please contact [email protected]. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.

Licensure Waivers

In response to COVID-19, DC Health has waived all licensure requirements for practitioners who are licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction.  You can read more about the waiver process HERE.

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.

• Massage Therapy Application Documents
• Authorization to Release Information Form (Authorization for the Board to discuss details with a Third party)
• Criminal Background Check

License Renewal

• User Guide
• Online License Renewal
• Authorization to Release Information Form 

Licensure Search

• Search for a Health Professional 

Discipline

• File a Complaint    
• Disciplinary Actions Taken (to come)

Board Meetings

• Board Open Session Minutes [PDF]
• Board Meeting Calendar

Policy Statements

• Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
• Massage Therapy Continuing Education Policy
• 2020 Suspension of Live, Classroom-setting Requirement for Continuing Education and CPR Training during COVID-19
• 2016 Revised Policy Statement on Continuing Education, including acceptance or NCBTMB-approved CE providers and courses

Regulations

• DC Municipal Regulations for Massage Therapy [PDF]
• 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.

Additional Information

• Staff Directory