I graduated from a school which is not on the NC Board-Approved School List. Services such as herbal body wraps, skin exfoliating treatments or the topical application of products to the skin for beautification purposes are not considered to be the practice of massage and bodywork therapy, as long as such services do not involve direct manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. Anyone who is utilizing exempt techniques or treatments along with the practice of massage or bodywork therapy is not considered exempt and will be required to be licensed. It is not required by the Practice Act. It is a business decision left up to each licensee.
Licenses are valid for up to two years.
The application process is dictated by the requirements for licensure specified in G.S. 90-629 of the Practice Act, and accompanying Rules. Because the Board has a legal mandate to protect the public, applicants for licensure must demonstrate that they meet all requirements. Once you are licensed, you will receive information from the Board on the guidelines for approved continuing education courses and providers. The Practice Act does not require insurance companies or other managed care organizations to provide coverage for massage and bodywork therapy services. That is left up to each company or organization to determine.