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Please read the below information or click on the link to read about the new massage law that went into effect on September 1, 2009.
California Massage Therapy Council
The California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) was created by the California Legislature through the enactment of California Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq. The CAMTC is charged with implementing the newly established education and background requirements to obtain certification as a massage therapist or massage practitioner in California.
CAMTC certification will allow massage professionals to practice massage therapy throughout the state of California without the need for obtaining multiple permits or paying additional fees. To learn more about the benefits of certification, please read through the FAQs.
OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS
The Application process to become a Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) or Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) in California is really quite simple. The Application form itself will take the average applicant less than thirty minutes to complete, but additional time may be required to gather the supporting information and documentation that must accompany your Application.
DISTINCTION BETWEEN “PRACTITIONER” AND “THERAPIST”
It is important to understand the distinction between a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and a Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP). A Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) holds the highest level of certification offered by the CAMTC, and indicates to the general public, to massage employers, and to your massage therapy clients and peers, that you have the equivalent of five hundred (500) or more hours of formal education and training in Massage Therapy. The CAMTC is mandated to gradually raise the standard of Massage Therapy education required for certification in California to match the standard for Massage Therapy education in most other states. All other states that issue state licenses, registration or certification currently require at least 500 hours of Massage Therapy training.
For practical purposes, a Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) can provide services according to training and experience that are similar to services provided by a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), and can benefit from all aspects of CAMTC Certification in the same way as a CMT. A CMP can work anywhere in California, just like a CMT (remember that a business license is still required if you own your own business, or if you are self-employed).
Here is a summary of the nine necessary steps you need to take to complete the Application process:
1. Download Application. Download the “CAMTC Application for Certification”.
2. Find Transcripts. Find your School Transcripts.
3. Send Transcripts. Have your school send Official School Transcripts to the CAMTC.
4. Send Fingerprints. Get your Live Scan Fingerprints completed.
5. Pay Fee. Pay your Application Fee.
6. Get Passport Photo. Get your Passport Photo taken.
7. Include Photocopy of Driver’s License or State ID. Make a good photocopy of your Driver’s License or State ID.
8. Sign & Date Application. Complete, sign and date the “CAMTC Application for Certification”.
9. Mail Completed Application. Mail your completed Application with supporting documentation to the CAMTC.
To read the 9 steps of the application process in greater detail click here
Online application for State of California Certification:
http://www.camtc.org/Applications/index.htm
ps. When filling out your application for the State certification SBBW will not be on the drop down school list (they could only put a 1/4 of the schools) not to worry. You can find the school by going to http://www.camtc.org/cgishl/TWServer.exe?Run:SCHOOLSEARCH and typing in Santa Barbara Bodyworks (no spaces in bodyworks).
A state license for massage therapy can be obtained by contacting the California Massage Therapy Council- www.camtc.org. The holder of a valid state license for massage is exempt from applying for the local massage technician outcall permit and only needs to complete the Business License Tax Application and remit with payment. The state license number is required on the application.
If a state license is not held for massage therapy those wishing to practice massage are required to complete an application for Massage Technician Outcall and pay a processing fee. Upon approval the applicant is required to pay the annual business license tax before the permit is issued.
Please visit the City of Santa Barbara website for additional information or to download an application for Massage technician Outcall.
1. Written statements of at least five (5) bona fide residents of the County of Santa Barbara that the applicant is of good moral character. (must include phone/address of the reference).
2. Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years (Driver’s License)
3. Two (2) passport photographs (1 ½ inches by 2 inches).
4. Massage business tax history of applicant, listing suspension or revoked licenses.
5. Medical certificate (TB Test Only) issued within the last 30 days.
6. A copy of diploma or certificate with at least 200 hours from a state recognized school.
7. Completed Massage Technician Permit application packet.
8. $52 application fee
Once the application packet and the $52.00 processing fee are received in the Business License Tax Office, you will be required to visit the Santa Barbara Police Department to provide fingerprints for a statewide records check. Call (805) 897-2300 to set up your Live Scan appointment.
You will receive a response be mail stating if your application was accepted or not. If you are accepted, go to City Hall to pick up your license. Pay $100 fee for your Business license Tax, renewable yearly.
200 hour Certification
Valid California ID
$25 per year
This License will be mailed to you, renewable yearly
The City of Goleta has introduced an Ordinance requiring Massage Therapists to have 500 hours or more of training from a state approved school and undergo a background check. The fee is $230 a year for a massage therapist and $270 for a massage establishment. However, a therapist can opt out of the local regulation by obtaining the State Certification www.camtc.org. In such a case the certified provider would only need to register their certification with the city and pay a $5 fee.
The City of Carpinteria will recognize the State Certification. The holder of a valid state license for massage is exempt from applying for the local massage technician/therapist outcall permit and only needs to complete the business licenses tax application and remit with payment.
If a state license is not held for massage therapy those wishing to practice massage are required to complete an application for Massage Technician/Therapist permit and pay an application fee. Upon approval the applicant is required to pay the annual business license tax before the permit is issued.
(outcall licenses issued to massage therapists only)
250 hour Certification for massage technician
500 hour Certification for massage therapist
Certificate of Completion and transcripts
Valid California I.D.
Two(2) passport sized photos
Must be 18 years of age or older
Fingerprints (call for details)
Doctors clearance of communicable diseases (written) within last 30 days
$500 Permit Application fee/ $45
application business License/ $25 Business License tax
The City of Ventura is requiring the State Certification. A state license for massage therapy can be obtained by contacting the California Massage Therapy Council- www.camtc.org. The holder of a valid state license for massage only needs to complete the business license tax application and remit with payment. The state license number is required on the application.
Processing fee $28/ business license $45
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