NOTICE OF DELIVERY SERVICE DELAYS DC Health is experiencing delays in mail availability due to the impact of COVID-19 on the US postal service. We appreciate your patience as we continue to process all mail in as timely a manner as possible.

***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.

Due to ongoing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately, the Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is implementing a 100% telework policy and will be available for mail services only.

 Walk In Services

UPDATED: The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center will be open to the public by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays starting on October 21, 2020, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The online appointment scheduler is http://appts.dcvsims.com

All HRLA related documents should be mailed to 899 North Capitol Street NE Washington, DC 20002. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending application.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Health Professional Board meetings are currently held virtually. Please check each board's respective website for information on when the next meeting will take place

If you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any documents to said HLS via email.

If you require assistance from the Board of Massage Therapy, please contact [email protected].

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.

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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 Package
• Criminal Background Check

License Renewal

• User Guide
• Online License Renewal

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