Florida State Licensure Requirements
| Florida Massage Therapy Certification |
| Florida is a great place to receive a massage therapy session. All massage therapists Florida must get certified through the state with the stringent Florida massage education and licensing requirements which are among the most difficult in all 50 states. Not only can you visit the beaches and enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather, you can also get a fantastic massage! So, no matter why you go to Florida, you should take the time to get a hot stone massage, deep tissue or a Swedish massage. Massage in Florida is available from therapists practicing in a large spa resort, independent salons, or they can come to you at your convenience. Massage in Florida is an experience that is memorable and enjoyable and something you’ll want to experience numerous times. Massage therapy is beneficial for you whether you need to completely relax with a slow, soothing massage, relieve muscular pain and chronic tension, help rid of your stress and headaches, or improve your sports performance, Massage Therapists in Florida can help you achieve your goals. In fact ,there are several types of Massage in Florida that can help with all the above ailments. Massage types such as, Swedish, Hot Stone Massage, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Massage, just to name a few.However, in addition to the more commonly practiced massage techniques your Florida based Massage Therapist might also practice some other well known therapeutic massage techniques:Myofascial Release Sports Massage Pregnancy Massage Acupressure Aromatherapy MassageYou might even want to try a special treat when you get a massage in Florida like Couple’s Massage where a couple can receive their massage together in the same massage room with two massage therapists. During the couples massage each member of the couple can choose to receive a different massage from that of their partner Or, for the true massage therapy enthusiast some Licensed Massage Establishments and Day Spas offer what they call Four Hand Massage, Duo or Tandem Massage, where you can be massaged by two massage therapists at the same timeMassage can be conveniently obtained through receive an incall basis at a Massage Therapist’s office, salon, or clinic, and in Licensed Massage Establishments. Massage in Florida is also available on an outcall basis, where the therapist comes to you in your Florida area home, office, or hotel. No matter where you are in Florida, a great massage is just minutes away. You can find a massage therapist in your area at www.LastMinuteMassage.com
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| Florida Board of Massage TherapyFlorida Department of Health:Medical Quality Assurance 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin#C09 Tallahassee, FL 32399Phone: (850) 488-0595 Fax: (850) 487-9874http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/ma_lic_req.htmlHours Required for Certification: 500 from Board approved massage therapy school Type of License/Title: LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) Certification Test: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Fees Required: Application $150 **Other requirements may also apply.** |
| Florida Massage Therapy Schools |
| Academy of Healing Arts |
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| ACT – Jacksonville |
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| Acupuncture & Massage College (Formerly Southeast Institute of Oriental Medicine) |
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| American Institute of Massage Therapy |
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| Angley College |
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| Boca Beauty Academy |
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| Daytona College |
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| Educating Hands School of Massage |
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| Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care |
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| Florida Career College – Brandon |
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| Florida Career College – Clearwater |
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| Florida Career College – Hialeah |
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| Florida Career College – Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Florida Career College – Miami |
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| Florida Career College – Pembroke Pines |
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| Florida Career College – West Palm Beach |
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| Florida Career Institute |
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| Florida College of Natural Health |
| 887 E. Altamonte Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32701http://www.fcnh.com |
| Florida College of Natural Health |
| 7925 NW 12th Street Suite 201 Miami, FL 33126http://www.bsom.com/Global/category.asp?C=49519&nav=L9Uk |
| Florida College of Natural Health |
| 2001 W. Sample Road Suite 100 Pompano Beach, FL 33064http://www.bsom.com/Global/category.asp?C=49519&nav=L9Uk |
| Florida School of Massage |
| 6421 SW 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32608http://www.floridaschoolofmassage.com |
| Everest University Lakeland |
| Located in Lakeland, FL offering the following: Associate & Bachelors in Accounting, Business , Massage Therapy, Computer Information Science, and Criminal Justice. Bachelors in Health Care Administration. Associates in Paralegal, Computer Office Technologies & Applications, Legal Assistant/Paralegal Online, Paralegal, Management/marketing, Medical Assisting, Office Technologies, and Pharmacy Technician. Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science Criminal Justice. |
| Everest University Tampa |
| Located in Tampa, FL offering the following: Homeland Security Specialist, Associate/Bachelors in Accounting, Assisted Living Administrator, Crime Scene Technician, Massage Therapy, Business, Computer Information Science, Criminal Justice, and Management/Marketing. Asociates in Commercial Art, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, and Medical Assisting. Bachelors in Health Care Administration. Also have Medical Insurance Billing & Coding as well as Pharmacy Technician. |
| Herzing College – Orlando |
| Located in Winter Park, Florida offering Business, Computer, Medical & Healthcare, Legal & Paralegal, Management, Engineering, Homeland Security, Office Professional, Accounting & Finance, Massage Therapy and Criminal Justice curricula. |
| High-Tech Institute – Orlando |
| Located in Orlando, Florida offers courses in Computer, Criminal Justice, Dental, Arts & Design, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula. |
| Keiser Career College – Green Acres |
| Located in Greenacres, Florida offering Computer, Medical & Healthcare, Massage Therapy and Nursing curricula. |
| Keiser Career College – Miami Lakes |
| Located in Miami Lakes, Florida offering Computer, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Nursing curricula. |
| Keiser Career College – St. Petersburg |
| Located in St. Petersburg, Florida offering Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Nursing curricula. |
| Keiser University – Daytona Beach |
| Located in Daytona Beach, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Medical & Healthcare, Criminal Justice, Management, Massage Therapy, Legal & Paralegal, Office Professional, Personal Training and Arts & Design curricula. |
| Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale |
| Located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Drafting & Architecture, Graphic Design, Management, Fashion & Interior Design, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, Legal & Paralegal, MBA and Arts & Design curricula. |
| Keiser University – Kendall |
| Located in Kendall, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Medical & Healthcare, Business, Office Professional, Management, Computer, Nursing, Massage Therapy and Legal & Paralegal curricula. |
| Keiser University – Lakeland |
| Located in Lakeland, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Medical & Healthcare, Management, Business, Computer, Graphic Design, Office Professional, Management, Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice, Nursing and Legal & Paralegal curricula. |
| Keiser University – Melbourne |
| Located in Melbourne, Florida offering Accounting, Business, Computer, Drafting & Architecture, Culinary, Management, Criminal Justice, Office Professional, Medical & Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Nursing and Paralegal curricula. |
| Keiser University – Orlando |
| Located in Orlando, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Management, Office Professional, Medical & Healthcare, Graphic Design, Computer, Criminal Justice and Massage Therapy curricula. |
| Keiser University – Pembroke Pines |
| Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Medical & Healthcare, Management, Graphic Design, Computers, Criminal Justice, Massage Therapy, Nursing and Office Professional curricula. |
| Keiser University – Port St. Lucie |
| Located in Port St. Lucie, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Graphic Design, Office Professional, Management, Criminal Justice, Medical & Healthcare and Legal & Paralegal curricula. |
| Keiser University – Sarasota |
| Located in Sarasota, Florida, offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Medical & Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Education & Childcare, Management, and Legal & Paralegal curricula. |
| Keiser University – West Palm Beach |
| Located in West Palm Beach, Florida offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Criminal Justice, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Graphic Design, Medical & Healthcare, Office Professional and Legal & Paralegal curricula. |
| MedVance – West Palm Beach |
| Located in Palm Springs, Florida, offering Medical & Healthcare, Massage Therapy and Nursing curricula. |
| National School of Technology – Ft. Lauderdale |
| Located in Florida and offering medical and massage therapy curricula. |
| National School of Technology – Hialeah |
| Located in Hialeah, FL offering Massage Therapy, and Medical & Healthcare curriculums. |
| National School of Technology – Kendall |
| Located in Miami, Florida, offering Massage Therapy, and Medical & Healthcare curricula. |
| National School of Technology – North Miami Beach |
| Located in North Miami, FL offering Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician and Medical & Healthcare curriculums. |
| Sarasota School of Massage Therapy |
| 1932 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236http://www.sarasotamassageschool.com/ |
| Suncoast II Tampa Bay School of Massage Therapy |
| 2005 Pan Am Cir Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33607 |
| Sunstate Academy – Clearwater |
| Located in Clearwater, Florida offering Cosmetology & Barbering and Massage Therapy curricula. |
