What degrees are needed to become a massage therapist in North Carolina?

In order to become a massage therapist in North Carolina, you will need a high school diploma or GED, as well as a massage therapy license issued by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCMBBT). To obtain your license, you must complete a massage therapy program that meets the requirements set forth by the NCMBBT. These requirements include at least 600 hours of coursework and practical training, as well as passing the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).

Some of the approved massage therapy programs in North Carolina include:

- Asheville Massage and Bodywork Institute

- Central Carolina Community College

- Durham Technical Community College

- Forsyth Technical Community College

- Guilford Technical Community College

- Wake Technical Community College

- Western Piedmont Community College

Once you have completed your massage therapy program, you can apply for your license with the NCMBBT. The license fee is $100. You must also submit proof of your education, as well as your MBLEx score report.

Once you have obtained your license, you will be able to practice massage therapy in North Carolina. You will be required to renew your license every two years by completing 24 hours of continuing education credits.