How many hours of massage training do you need to start charging people for a massage?

June 26, 2009 by Massage Tips and Techniques  
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Can you answer kristin p’s question about Massage?:

can I start to charge people for a massage after only 160 hours of training?

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2 Responses to “How many hours of massage training do you need to start charging people for a massage?”

  1. druya1 on June 26th, 2009 8:32 pm

    Massage Feedback: That depends on the state you live in, and also the city you live in. If you live in say…Philadelphia you need 0 hours of training to advertise as a massage therapists because there are not city or state laws. Ditto for many places in California. In San Francisco, a mere 100 hours and an easy test gets you licensed.

    Check with your state or city department of health or

  2. MJ on June 28th, 2009 11:57 pm

    Massage Feedback: Licensed - almost anything goes..

    Certified - must be over 500 hours of training

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