Massage Therapist

5 stops · self-paced · a common path, not the only one

1. 📍

   You are here

   Today — wherever you're starting from

2. 📍
   MilestoneNext stop →

   Finish high school (anatomy or health classes help)

   High-school anatomy or health classes give you a head start — the program builds on understanding how the body works.

   ⏱ do it now · 💵 free

3. 📜
   Get certified

   Complete an accredited massage therapy program

   An accredited program (often under a year) is all the schooling needed — one of the faster, cheaper paths into hands-on healthcare.

   ⏱ weeks–months · 💵 program fees vary

4. 📜
   Get certified

   Pass the MBLEx licensing exam

   The MBLEx is the standard licensing exam. Your program is built to prepare you for it.

   ⏱ weeks–months of prep · 💵 exam & license fees

5. 📜
   Get certified

   Get your state license

   You'll also need your state license after the exam — requirements vary, so check yours before enrolling.

   ⏱ weeks–months of prep · 💵 exam & license fees

6. 🔨
   Build skills

   Start at a spa or clinic — later build private clients or specialize

   Starting at a spa or clinic gives steady clients; later, private clients or a specialty (sports, medical, prenatal) raise your rates and independence.

   ⏱ self-paced · 💵 free–low cost

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   Massage Therapist

   Your destination