How to Become a Massage Therapist

Illinois Licensure Process

To become a licensed massage therapist in the State of Illinois, you need to complete the following three steps:

Step 1. Complete at least 500 hours of massage training at a state-approved school. SOLEX Medical Academy exceeds education requirements by offering a comprehensive 720 hr Medical Massage Therapy Certification Program.

Step 2. Upon program completion, you will need to take a competency examination approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR):

• Option 1: The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) developed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). For more information visit www.fsmtb.org
• Option 2: The National Certification Exam developed by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). For more information visit www.ncbtmb.org

Step 3. After you have passed the massage certification exam, you must get a massage therapist license through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation by submitting an application and other required documents. For more information visit www.idfpr.com.

Following the steps above about how to become a massage therapist, will lead you to a successful career.  Our instructors carefully guide you through the process of receiving your Illinois State License. You can take the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapy with confidence, knowing that you have completed a Massage Therapy Certification Program that complies with Illinois State Standards.