How to Become a Massage Therapist in Delaware - DE

Delaware passed legislation in 1993 regulating Massage Therapists. In order to practice, Delaware Massage Therapist certification for licensure issued by the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork is required, even if you hold a license or certificate from another state or country. If you have a diploma from an accredited massage program or already have certification from a professional association (e.g., the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork), you must receive Delaware massage therapy certification to be licensed by the state of Delaware.

Once training is completed, Delaware Massage Therapy Certification for licensure can be granted.  First apply to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBMTB) to become nationally certified. In addition to the application, you must submit several other documents and pay $225 to sit for the exam. Details can be found at the NCBMTB’s web site, www.ncbtmb.org, or contact the NCBTMB.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
1901 S. Meyers Road Suite 240
Oakbrook Terrace, IL  60180-5243
(800) 296-0664
www.ncbtmb.org

To be licensed as a Massage Therapist in Delaware, applicants must be at least 18 years old and submit the following items:

• A notarized application form
• An official transcript sent directly from the massage school or approved program
• A check made payable to the state of Delaware in the amount of $104
• Official results of the certification exam sent directly from the NCBMTB
• A copy of a valid and current CPR certification card

All documents must be submitted at least ten days prior to the Board of Massage and Bodywork meeting, typically the third Thursday of each month. Documents should be sent to:

Delaware Board of Massage & Bodywork
Cannon Building, #203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Tel: 302-744-4500
Fax: 302-739-2711
Customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/massagebodyworks