Alabama Massage Licensing

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The following information regarding Alabama Massage Jobs and Career Information will hopefully provide you some insight into what it is like to practice massage in Alabama.

There are approximately 1200 licensed massage therapists in Alabama.

Massage Therapy is regulated by the Alabama State Board of Massage Therapy ALABAMA ( started in 1996)
Board of Massage Therapy
610 S. McDonough St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-269-9990
Title: Massage Therapist
Credential: License
Requirement: 650hrs and NCETMB
Maintenance: 16hrs/2yrs

The Board defines Massage (From their website)

"(13) THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND RELATED TOUCH THERAPY MODALITIES. The mobilization of the soft tissue which may include skin, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good physical condition. The term shall include effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, vibration, stretching, heliotherapy, superficial hot and cold applications, topical applications, or other therapy which involves movement either by hand, forearm, elbow, or foot, for the purpose of therapeutic massage. Massage therapy may include the external application and use of herbal or chemical preparations and lubricants such as salts, powders, liquids, nonprescription creams, mechanical devises such as T-bars, thumpers, body support systems, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, salt glow, steam cabinet baths or hydrotherapy. The term includes any massage, movement therapy, massage technology, myotherapy, massotherapy, oriental massage techniques, structural integration, or polarity therapy. The term shall not include laser therapy, microwave, injection therapy, manipulation of the joints, or any diagnosis or treatment of an illness that normally involves the practice of medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, veterinary, acupuncture, osteopathy, orthopedics, hypnosis, or naturopathics.(Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §3; Act 2000-704, p. 1430, §1.)"

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They also have their own code of ethics for massage professionals in Alabama which is also very interesting. CHAPTER 532-X-7 CODE OF ETHICS- Alabama State Board of Massage

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