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Iowa Massage Therapy Certification

Contact Information :

owa Department of Health
Massage Therapy Advisory Board
321 E 12th St
Lucas State Office Building, 5th floor
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: (515)281-6959
Fax:      (515)281-3121

http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=mt

Hours Required for Certification:

500 from accredited school

Type of License/Title:

Licensed Massage Therapist

Certification Test:

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Fees Required:

Application $100

Renewal Information:

$100 and 12 CEUs are required every 2 years

Other requirements may also apply.

Last Updated:  February 2006

 

Iowa Massage Therapy Schools

Body Wisdom Massage School
8401 Douglas Ave, Ste 2
Des Moines (Urbandale), IA 50322
The philosophy of the Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School is based on the guiding principle of "wholeness" and the "inner healer." We believe that every physical imbalance is the result of lack of wholeness on one or more levels; body, mind, emotions or spirit and that each individual has an innate connection to their inner healer that can guide their healing process.

Carlson College of Massage Therapy
11809 County Road, X28
Anamosa, IA 52205
I encourage you to visit our school. This will afford you the opportunity to see our facilities, meet some of the instructors, and speak with the current students. If you would like to schedule a time to visit with us or if you have any further questions, please call our office, (319) 462-3402.

Eastwind School of Holistic Healing
209 E. Washington St.
Suite 305
Iowa City, IA 52240
Eastwind School offers three stimulating programs to choose from: Manual Therapy Specialty (535 hours), Energy Medicine Specialty (535 hours), and the Comprehensive Program (650 hours). All programs combine mastery of fundamental skills with supplemental components that give each student the opportunity to be a unique practitioner. Eastwind provides a great education in alternative and complementary medicine, with all its programs leading to national certification and licensure as a massage therapist. Our students are of all ages, but they share a common commitment to becoming competent healthcare practitioners.

La James College

24 2nd St. N.E.
Mason City, IA 50401
The La James college teaches Swedish, Full Body & On Site Chair Massages. Anatomy & Physiology. State Law, State & National Board Exams. Sanitation & Sterilization. Strategies of success, Business Development & Customer Service. Reflexology, Touch Therapy, Spa Training, as well as intro to Child, Pre-Natal, & Sports Massage.

Shiatsu Clinic & School
1025 N. Summit St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
The Shiatsu School provides a state-accredited training program , which prepares students for a career in Oriental Bodywork and Massage Therapy. The school offers a Basic Eastern and Western Massage program leading to licensure and a Post Graduate 250 hour program in Focused Touch Shiatsu. With flexible scheduling and Direct One-on-One Instruction, The Shiatsu Clinic and School creates the perfect massage therapy program for You!
The Shiatsu School also offers Continuing Educations Classes for Practitioners and General Seminars, which are open to the public.

Windemere Institute of Healing Arts
2219 Pole Line Rd.
Decorah, IA 52101
Windemere Institute of Healing Arts provides inspiring learning environments, expert faculty, and a curriculum of study dedicated to the well-being of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Windemere's 697 hour "Practitioner of Healing Arts" (PHA) program begins four times a year, providing comprehensive preparation for professional careers in the fields of Massage Therapy, Bodywork and Energy Therapies. In addition, a variety of Continuing Education, personal and professional development courses are offered regularly at the school's easily accessed campuses.

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