There are over 5,000 licensed massage therapists currently in the state of Georgia. Any escort who wishes to incorporate massage therapy into her line of work must be cautious as she does so, as there are specific restrictions that pertain to that very topic. However, other guidelines in Georgia make it a very clear-cut method of getting your license to practice massage therapy. Guidelines include:
Each approved license application is reviewed by the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy.
Every applicant for a massage therapist license must be at least 18 years old.
Each applicant for a massage therapist license must have a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
Massage therapy license applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
Massage therapists must possess good moral character as a professional in order to gain licensure.
Applicants must consent to a full criminal background check. Some criminal convictions may be terms for denial of licensing.
All applicants must complete at least 500 hours of course and clinical work from a board-recognized program.
Each applicant is required to pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks or an examination deemed equivalent and approved by the board.
License renewal is dependent on completion of at least 25 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years.
Licensed massage therapists may not advertise massage therapy services along with escort or dating services or adult entertainment.
Advertisement of massage therapist services by anyone other than a licensed massage therapy may result in fines or other charges.
