Ohio
License requiredOhio requires a state license to practice massage therapy. Typical path: board-approved education of at least 600 hours (many Ohio programs run 600–750 hours), then MBLEx. Renewal: every 2 years. Continuing education: check with the board (rules being updated).
| Regulation | License required |
|---|---|
| Credential | Massage therapist license |
| Minimum education | 600 hours |
| Exam | MBLEx |
| Renewal | Every 2 years |
| Continuing education | Check with the board (rules being updated) |
| Regulator | State Medical Board of Ohio, Massage Therapy |
Notes: Ohio Revised Code 4731.19 requires at least 600 hours: 275 anatomy, physiology and pathology; 275 massage theory and practical (including hygiene); 25 ethics; 25 business and law. Many Ohio schools offer 600–750 hour programs. Fingerprint background check (BCI and FBI) required.
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Sources
- Ohio Revised Code 4731.19 (massage therapy education)
- AMTA state regulations: Ohio
- Official board: State Medical Board of Ohio, Massage Therapy
Last checked: October 24, 2026. Educational summary only, not legal advice.
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