Learn Massage Therapy in Missouri - MO

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 15 2010

Find the right school for you

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Graduate from high school and receive a High School Diploma. Most schools offering Massage Therapy training in Missouri require one.

While a college degree is not necessary to become a Massage Therapist, within the state of Missouri, the Board of Therapeutic Massage requires Massage Therapists to have 500 hours of massage therapy training in Missouri from a program at a board-approved school. Schools that are approved can be found at the Board's website or by contacting them at:

Missouri State Board of Therapeutic Massage
Division of Professional Registration
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
(573) 522-6277
www.pr.mo.gov/massage.asp

It is also suggested that those interested in Massage Therapy education enroll at a school that is accredited by a nationally-recognized accreditation program, such as the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) This organization, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits both educational institutions and programs offering instruction in massage therapy.

Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440
Washington, D.C. 20015
(202) 895-1518
www.comta.org