WA DC Massage Licensing

WA DC Massage Licensing is handled by the Health Professions Regulation Department and the WA DC Massage Licensing State Board

They require: 500 hrs of training and NCETMB or MBLEXand to maintain your license: 12hrs of Continuing education every 2yrs including 3 hrs ethics and 6 hrs hands-on training from a state approved massage continuing education program.

Notes from their rules and regulations:

minimum of 100 hours shall consist of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
The scope of practice defines massage as
7510.1 A massage therapist or any person so authorized under the Act to perform massage therapy may perform therapeutic maneuvers in which the practitioner applies massage techniques, including use of the hand or limb, by applying touch and pressure to the human body. Such techniques include, but are not limited to the following:(a) Stroking, (including but not limited to Effluerage);(b) Kneading, (including but not limited to Petrissage);(c) Tapping, (including but not limited to Tapotement);August 15, 2008 9Title 17 District of Columbia Municipal Regulations(d) Flexibility training, (including but not limited to stretching, strengthening, and manual traction);(e) Compression;(f) Vibration;(g) Friction;(h) Application of heat, cold, and water;(i) Non-prescription drug applications, (including mild abrasives) for the purpose of improving circulation, enhancing muscle relaxation, relieving muscle pain, reducing stress, or promotion health; or(j) Holding, positioning, or causing movement of an individual’s body.
proof that the applicant has had an intradermaltuberculin test, or chest x-ray to detect the presence of tuberculosis, performed within the twelve (12) months prior to submission of the application.
Massage techniques - any touching or pressure with the intent of providing healing or therapeutic benefits through soft tissue manipulation. Massage techniques include, but are not limited to, Rolfing, Neuromuscular Therapy, Shiatsu or acupressure, Trigger Point massage, Trager, Tui na, Reflexology, Thai Massage, deep tissue massage, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral, Polarity, Reiki, Swedish Massage, and Therapeutic Touch. Massage techniques may be performed in any postural position including seated massage and techniques performed on clothed clients.

(Information is subject to change. Please verify this information with the WA DC Massage Board.)