Indiana requires several things of massage therapists who wish to work within its borders. In Indiana, massage therapy is defined as the application of massage techniques on the human body. It excludes the manipulation of the spine or the ability to prescribe medications for patients. All massage therapists must be licensed according to the Professional Licensing Agency of Indiana. Escorts wishing to transition into the field of massage therapy must meet the guidelines established by Indiana to become licensed. Guidelines include:
Massage therapist applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Massage therapist license applicants must complete a massage therapy school or program with at least 500 hours dedicated to supervised classroom and hands-on instruction. The school must be approved by board qualifications. Official transcripts from the school are required.
Applicants must have official test scores that reflect the passage of a national examination. Examinations include:
MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination)
NCETM (National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage)
NCBTMB (National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
NBCANCE (National Board Certification Agency National Certification Examination)
Applicants must provide a criminal history disclosure that is free from convictions of rape, prostitution or sexual misconduct. Additionally, applicants who are registered sex offenders will be denied a license.
Massage therapists must provide notarized proof of liability insurance.
Massage therapists applications must fully complete the application and submit a non-refundable application fee.
Applicants must submit a photograph for identification purposes along with their completed application.
Revocation of license may occur for any conviction of a drug-related crime including possession or distribution.
Applicants from other states may become licensed after providing evidence of licensure in another state and a clean criminal history. They must complete an application and submit the application fee.
