Chair Massage Requirements in Pennsylvania: Certification & Regulations

Pennsylvania

* Requirements: Nationally recognized certification of training from an approved massage therapy program.

* Practice Guidelines: Massage therapists are required to use gloves for any massage that penetrates the skin, such as deep tissue or trigger point therapy.

* License: There are no specific license requirements for chair massages in Pennsylvania, but a therapist must be licensed to perform any other type of massage.

* Renewal: Massage therapists must renew their license every two years.

* Fees: The fee for a two-year license is $100.

* Continuing Education: Massage therapists must complete 15 continuing education credits every two years.