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To became a message therapist in order to give massages as a profession, a license is needed in the state of Washington. For specific information visit the Related Link.
You will need a massage therapist's license in most states.
By rule, legitimate massage companies always require their experts to carry a license. Giving a massage can be tricky. If you don't get the proper training, you could end up hurting your clients. If you want to be safe, go to sites such as Massage on the Go.
yeah that's if you're charging people and runnning your own business.
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Yes. If you accept money or barter for your services you will need to have a license. California does not have state regulation for massage so it is up to each county, or city municipality, to make their own local laws. There is, however, a state esthetician license which will allow you to do foot massages as part of your business. Whichever route you choose, you will still need a license.
Progressive will give you insurance without your license but its not as cheap.
No, you can't give your friend a tattoo without a license because as an amateur you do not know the safety practices to prevent infection or poisoning.
I BELIEVE THAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PRACTICE WITH A CERTIFICATE AS LONG AS YOU ARE TRYING TO GET YOUR LICENSE AND AS LONG AS THE PERSON YOU ARE WORKING FOR APPROVES OF IT AND KNOWS YOUR CERCUMSTANCES. _________ Presumably, you are asking this in the context of giving a massage for compensation, i.e. as a professional. Friends and family members can give massages to each other for free as much as they want without fear of punishment (from the authorities, at least). In order to act as a professional massage therapist and be paid, most states require a person to be licensed. As for punishment for violating these laws, that would vary from state to state.
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