License Requirements

Massage Therapy
Illinois: Licensed Massage Therapists are required to have 24 hours of continuing education, including at least 2 hours of Ethics and 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention. Illinois renewal is every 2 years with a renewal fee of $175.00. Illinois therapists will need to renew before December 29, 2024 by going to www.idfPR.com 

MISSOURI: Licensed Massage Therapists are required to have 12 hours of continuing education.  Missouri renewal is every 2 years with a renewal fee of $125.00. Missouri therapist will need to renew before January 31, 2023 by going to www.pr.mo.gov/massage

CERTIFIED NCBTMB
24-hours of Continuing Education from NCBTMB Approved Providers
-3 hours must be in Ethics
-NCBTMB approved scientific, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and business courses may also be applied
-All courses must be completed within your eligible two-year Renewal period
-CE cannot be used multiple times within or across renewal periods and cannot be carried over. (If you renew late, your CE must be dated after your late renewal approval date.)
-Pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB)
-Agree to uphold NCBTMB Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics
-$110 Application & Renewal Fee
-ReNEW ONLINE Login to ncbtmb.org using your username and password
Click “Renewal” from Dashboard Quick Links Menu
Select “Board Certification Renewal” Application
Submit completed form

*Note: Only up to 4 CEs will be accepted in Self-Care. Self-Care is NOT a requirement.