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.
The Board meets every two months on the third Thursday. Please note that meeting dates can change. In 2020, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:
- January 16
- March 18 (starting at 10am)
- May 21
- July 16
- September 17
- November 19
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
Policy Statements
- Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education
- Massage Therapy Continuing Education Policy
- 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
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