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Laws vary from state to state, but typically certification schools require that you are 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or GED. Depending on the state you live in, the amount of education hours at a certified Massage Therapy school can vary from 250-700. Further, you may need to also attain state and national licensing. The course work is a pretty intense mix of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology.

Also, if you plan on moving to another state after you become certified, make sure you have attended a school that is accredited in that state. Otherwise, you may be looking at acquiring more hours or fees to become licensed. Be prepared to work hard once you graduate.

You can find out what the laws are in your state by going to ncbtmb.org

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