Licensing for massage therapists is done at the state level and is overseen by the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Examiners.
Iowa requires all applicants to have 500 hours of education and training from a board approved school. Applicants must also take the NCETMB or an NCAAA approved certifying exam.
Iowa Massage Therapy Licensing RequirementsLicensing Requirements: Mandatory State Licensing
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/
Request Application: The application fee is $120 and the renewal fee is $60. The Iowa license renewal period is every 2 years and 24 hours of CE is required.
Iowa Massage Therapy Application
Iowa Massage Therapy Education Regulations
Iowa Massage Therapy Board Law
Iowa Massage Therapy Licensure Regulations
Iowa Rules for Continuing Education
Phone: 515-281-6959
Fax: 515-281-3121
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/