Massage Therapy Establishments and Schools
A Massage Therapy Establishment is a licensed place in which a massage therapist practices his or her profession of massage therapy.
A Massage Therapy School is a licensed place in which massage therapy training is provided.
For Massage Therapist information, click here.
Requirements for Licensure: See Massage Therapy Practice Act, and 172 NAC 82 (establishment) and 172 NAC 83 (schools).
Any person who wishes to operate a massage therapy establishment must obtain a license prior to opening.
Administrative Penalty
An individual who practices prior issuance of an establishment license is subject to assessment of an administrative penalty of $10 epr day up to $1,000 or such other action as provided by the statutes and regulations governing massage therapy.
Fees (if applicable) are payable to the "Licensure Unit".
Licensure Unit
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Massage Therapy Establishment Application AND Self Inspection Report
- Initial License
- Change in Owner, Name or Location
Expiration Date: All massage therapy establishment and school licenses expire 11/1, of each odd-numbered year.
Renewal Process: See 172 NAC 81 & 172 NAC 83
Inspections: See 172 NAC 82 and 172 NAC 83
Rules and Regulations/Statutes
The Licensee Assistance Program (LAP) is an assessment, education, referral, case management, and monitoring service designed to help licensees, certificate holders, and registrants of the State of Nebraska work through substance abuse/addiction problems.
The LAP services are free. However, in some cases treatment from a community resource agency may be needed. If further assistance is needed, the LAP Coordinator will help refer the Licensee to the most appropriate agency. When a treatment referral is made, those expenses become the responsibility of the Licensee.
LAP telephone number: (800) 851-2336 or (402) 354-8055, Web address: www.lapne.org
The Board of Massage Therapy advises the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure on all issues related to the regulation of massage therapy. Board member composition and length of terms follows:
Membership: 3 massage therapists;
1 public member.Length of Term: 5 years, no more than 2 consecutive full five-year terms. The Board of Massage Therapy meets at least 1 time per year - see Board meeting Schedule for meeting dates and times. Meetings are open to the public, with the exception of investigational matters. Minutes of the meeting are available by contacting Rita Watson at (402) 471-2117 or by e-mail at rita.watson@nebraska.gov.
Office Address:
| Mailing Address | Physical Address |
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Licensure
Unit PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 |
Nebraska State Office Building 301 Centennial Mall South 14th and M Streets 3rd Floor Lincoln, Nebraska |
Phone: (402) 471-2117
Fax: (402) 471-3577Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central time)
Monday through FridayNebraska Licensure Information
Rita Watson
Phone: (402) 471-4918
Fax: (402) 471-3577
e-mail: rita.watson@dhhs.ne.govCarol Ann Gray
Kris Chiles, Office Administrator
Phone: (402) 471-4920
Fax: (402) 471-3577
e-mail: carolann.gray@nebraska.gov
Phone: (402) 471-2117
Fax: (402) 471-3577
e-mail: kris.chiles@nebraska.gov
Other Related Contacts
American Massage Therapy Association
820 Davis Street, Suite 100
Evanston, IL 60201-4444
Phone: (847) 864-0123
Fax: (847) 864-1178
http://www.amtamassage.org/Licensee Assistance Program
Center Point Professional Plz
9239 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 354-8055
Toll Free: (800) 851-2336
www.lapne.orgNE Massage Therapy Association
www.amtane.org
Duplicates: A duplicate large license or small license card may be requested at the time of initial licensure. A $10.00 fee, per document, is required.
Reissue: A large license and/or small license card may be reissued when the licensee requests: additional documents; replacement of original document(s) due to loss, mutilation or destruction; or replacement of document(s) due to a name change.
To request a reissued license, you must submit a request for
Licensure Unit
Massage Therapy Establishments
PO Box 94986
Lincoln NE 68509-4986
To request either a certification or verification or your license, contact Rita Watson at (402) 471-4918.
Certification
- Fee - $25.00
- Certification includes:
- Name
- Profession
- License number
- Issuance date
- Expiration date
- Whether the license was granted by examination, waiver, or reciprocity
- When requested, the grades acquired by the subject for issuance of a license
- Whether disciplinary action has been taken against the license. If so, the type(s) and date(s) of the action will be included.
- SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Verification
- Fee - $5.00
- Verification includes:
- Name
- Profession
- License Number
- Expiration Date
- Department Staff Signature
A verification does not include the SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services nor information relating to discipline, school, or examination.
This information can also be obtained by checking the website at: www.dhhs.ne.gov/lis/lisindex.htm
How do I file a complaint? To file a complaint, see the Investigations Division web site: www.dhhs.ne.gov/reg/investi.htm
How is a complaint reviewed, and what is the disciplinary process? The following provides information relating to the complaint, investigative, and disciplinary process.
- Investigations web site www.dhhs.ne.gov/reg/investi.htm
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