The New York State Board of Massage Therapy oversees all guidelines and regulations concerning licensing of massage therapists in the state of New York. Many escorts choose to enter this profession find this is a nice transition, especially in the state of New York. There are several eligibility requirements that must be met, however, to become licensed in New York, including education and examination guidelines. The licensing criteria for New York include these requirements:
Professionals who use the titles of "Massage Therapist," "Masseuse" and "Masseuse" are required to become licensed in the New York.
Candidates must possess good moral character.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Candidates for licensing must have completed high school or the equivalent.
Massage therapy license applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Candidates must have a CPR certification (that is as recent as 3 years from the date of application).
Applicants must submit a completed application form and the application fee. The fee may be paid by personal check or money order.
Massage therapy license candidates must have completed an educational program that included at least 1,000 hours of coursework and practical application. Proof through official transcripts must be sent to the New York State Board of Massage Therapy. The program or institute must be registered with the New York State Education Department. The curriculum for the massage therapy education program must include at least 1,000 hours of:
General coursework pertaining to massage therapy including courses in: anatomy, myology, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, pathology, hygiene, CPR, infection control and theory of Oriental and Western methods of massage.
Practical application for 150 hours must be part of the curriculum.
Applicants must pass the New York State Massage Therapy Examination. The exam is offered twice a year, and is not open to candidates who have not met other eligibility requirements.
Licensed massage therapists must maintain the highest professional conduct. Unprofessional conduct may result in revocation of the therapist's license. Unprofessional conduct may include:
Advertising not in the public interest: featuring pictures in advertising depicting unclad or undraped human forms.
Inappropriate massage: massage of the genital areas, massage of a client who is improperly draped or failure to dress properly when massaging a client.
Abuse of client: Verbally or physically abusing a client.
