Ohio Massage Licensing

Ohio massage licensing and massage therapy professionals are regulated by the

Ohio State Medical Board

Ohio was the first state ever to start licensing massage therapists beginning in 1916.

They require 750 hours of education from an approved Ohio Massage School to obtain a massage license. There are approximately 8475 massage therapists in Ohio. They do not use the National Certification exam but have their own state exam. You can find out more of the details on their exam at the Ohio State Board of Massage Website

Ohio Massage licensing laws are difficult to understand so please be sure to read the laws and contact the State Board for any questions that you have.Scope of Practice Section (pdf) is one of the most important.

If you are thinking of becoming a massage therapist, the Massage Career Guide will help you learn more about the career and help you decide if a career in massage is right for you. It will also help you in choosing a massage school and learning the right questions to ask massage schools when you interview them.