Board of Massage Therapy

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in Montana, all Montana Department of Labor & Industry offices are closed to the public to protect the health and safety of our clients and staff.  Our services are available through remote delivery.  We are available to assist customers through our online public portal at EBIZ.MT.GOV/POL (Professional and Occupational Licenses) and EBIZ.MT.GOV (for Permits). For other services, please contact us via email at DLIBSDWEBHELP@MT.GOV or by phone (406) 841-2300.

Click here for information regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Healthcare Registration

Professional Activity During Covid19

Please read and follow the Governor’s directives and if you have any questions regarding whether professional activity constitutes an “essential business” or whether the activity falls within an exception to the directive, please contact your local health agency or the Governor’s office for further clarification. 

If you have questions following your review of the 2 orders and two directives linked below or believe your business should be categorized differently, or want further clarity, we recommend you call the Governor’s help line at 1-800-755-6672.

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2-2020

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 3-2020

Directive Implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 providing measures to stay at   home and designating certain essential functions

Directive Implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 and providing mandatory quarantine for certain travelers arriving in Montana from another state or country

Recent Changes and Extension for Continuing Education

The Montana Board of Massage Therapy recently adopted amendments for ARM 24.155.608 regarding licensure of out-of-state applicants, 24.155.901 regarding unprofessional conduct, and New Rules I records, and II standards of Practice.

The Board met on July 20, 2020 and motioned to extend the period for all licensees to obtain Continuing Education until December 31, 2020. The board also opted out of conducting an audit of licensee compliance with continuing education standards for the current reporting period in response to hardships created by COVID-19 public health concerns.

Please note your renewal period ends on August 31, 2020. All licensees must renew by that date to avoid any late renewal fees. The board did not extend the renewal period.

Please review the changes to ARM impacting your profession by reviewing rule notices within the Regulations menu item. 

 September 2019 Newsletter and Message from the Montana Board of Massage Therapy

Thank you for your interest in contacting the Montana Board of Massage Therapy.

If you are already licensed, have applied for a license, are about to apply for a license, or are renewing your license from the Board of Massage Therapy:

Professional Licensing Customer Service:

(406) 444-6880

DLIBSDHELP@MT.GOV

If you have scope of practice questions or comments for the Board of Massage Therapy:

Steve Gallus, Executive Officer

(406) 841-2370

DLIBSDLMT@MT.GOV

If you have questions about continuing education:

(406) 444-5696

AUDIT@MT.GOV

If you have questions about filing a complaint against a licensee:

(406) 841-2312

DLIBSDCOMPLAINTS@MT.GOV

Mailing Address:

Board of Massage Therapy

PO Box 200513

Helena, MT 59620-0513

Physical Address:

Board of Massage Therapy

301 S. Park Avenue

4th Floor

Helena, MT 59620

A five member board was appointed by the Governor on July 22, 2009.  The legislation creating the board requires the board to have three professional members, a member who is a licensed health care provider, and a public member. The board is charged with issuing massage therapy licenses and defining terminology and qualifications of the massage therapy profession in Montana.

Individual Board Members can be contacted by email at dlibsdlmt@mt.gov. In your message please specify which board member you would like to contact. For additional contact information and information on board member terms, please visit the Office of the Governor’s link for Board Members and Councils at http://boards.mt.gov/.

Board meetings are usually held several times a year.
Meeting minutes are posted within 3 days of board approval.

In general, Board meetings are open to the public.
There are certain meetings or parts (Screening Panel and Executive Session), which are closed to the public.

Scheduled and Proposed Meetings

Fiscal Years 2016-2017: Professional and Occupational Licensing Report

You can determine if a person is licensed in Montana by using LicenseLookup.mt.gov.  Written requests are also welcome and the process to follow is outlined below.  

Individuals who are licensed in Montana and need a verification on the status of their license can use the official license verification form.   

There are THREE types of Licensure Verification Requests:

1). Licensees for any profession can be verified by using LicenseLookup.mt.gov.
This website provides real-time connectivity to the Business Standards Licensing Database.  There is no charge for this service.

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2). An individual may request licensure information directly from the board or program email link. The email should include first and last name, address, city, state, license number and any other type of identifying information. There is no charge for this service.

A response should occur within 3 days of receipt.

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3). To request an official Montana license verification be sent to another state licensing board, jurisdiction or individual for license confirmation status in the State of Montana. The fee for this is $20.00 per verification requested.

Once the fee and official license verification form are received, the request will be processed and mailed within 5 days.

list of Approved Credentialing States

The following outlines general license information.

For specific information on filing an application by examination, you will need to obtain the application, which includes a detailed listing of the requirements.

If applying as currently licensed in another state that has been previously approved by the Montana Board of Massage Therapy please submit an out of state application and provide proof you have passed a board approved examination Out of State Application

Licensing Requirements & Application Submission

A. Application Fee: All fees are non-refundable $140.00

B. Education Requirements:
Please review Licensing Requirements & Application Submission

C. Renewal Period: July 1 through August 30th

D. Renewal Fee: Active $90.00  Late $180.00 Inactive $45.00

E. Other Special License Requirements:
Must show proof of passing a board approved examination

All of the Statutes and Rules listed here are applicable to this board.

Statutes are laws passed by the Legislature. All changes in statutes must go through the legislative process and be passed into law before they become effective. Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 3 is the Uniform Regulatory Act passed by the Legislature in 1995. All professional and occupational licensing is covered in these statutes.

Administrative Rules pertaining to Massage Therapy are written and adopted by the Massage Therapy Board. The Board writes rules in order to administer the laws over which the Legislature has given the Board authority. Rules can be changed by going through the rule-making procedure. They do not go through the Legislative process. The Board of Massage Therapy continuously reviews rules to determine needed changes.

• Chapter 155 - Board of Massage Therapy

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• Chapter 24 - Labor and Industry

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• Chapter 101 - Business Standards Division

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Click here to find rules notices older than one year at the Montana Secretary of State website.

MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER (MAR) 24-101-309

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.101.402 definitions and the adoption of New Rule I applicants with criminal convictions

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION
(published October 9, 2020)

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION
(effective November 21,2020)

MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER (MAR) 24-101-308

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.101.417 registration for out-of-state volunteer professionals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT
(published May 29, 2020)

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT
(effective July 25, 2020)

MONTANA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER (MAR) 24-155-8

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.155.608 licensure of out-of-state applicants, 24.155.901 unprofessional conduct, and the adoption of New Rules I records, and II standards of practice

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

General Forms

• Complaint Form
• Complaint Process Brochure

Renewal Forms

• Massage Therapists Renewal
• Inactive to Active Status
• Online Renewal Application (during renewal period)

License Application Forms

• Licensing Requirements & Application Submission
• Examination Application
• Credential Application

Continuing Education Forms

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry and Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards are charged with taking appropriate action for unprofessional, incompetent, or unlawful practice. To learn more about the complaint process or to file a complaint, please visit our Complaint Information page.

Filing a Complaint