Virginia Massage Licensing

Virginia Massage Licensing is regulated by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Their regulations define massage(from their website) as:

"The terms "massage therapy" and "therapeutic massage" do not include the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease or any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, nursing, chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, or podiatry is required by law"

n order to practice Massage Therapy in the state of Virginia you must have at least 500 hours of an approved massage training program and a successful completion of a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork NCETMB examination. (Info subject to regulation changes so be sure to check with the state board.)

See also: Virginia Massage Schools

Find other massage schools

Learn more about becoming a massage therapist and how to find the best massage school for you in my Massage Career Guide.

For more on massage licensing and legislation issues see also AMTA VA and massage politics page.