Massage Schools in Missouri

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A Gathering Place

12140 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63146

City Pointe Beauty Academy – Accredited

501 South Madison Street
Webb City, MO 64870

Healing Arts Center – Accredited

10073 Manchester Road Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63122

Midwest Institute – Accredited

4260 Shoreline Drive
Earth City, MO 63045

St. Louis Med Tech

59 Grasso Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63123

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City

9140 Ward Parkway Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64114

WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield

229 East Commercial Street
Springfield, MO 65803

Healing Arts Center – Accredited

10073 Manchester Road Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63122
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

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Cost of Massage School Across MO

Metro Average Tuition
Springfield $16,500
Kansas City $16,500
St. Louis $15,101
Joplin / Pittsburg $10,562

How to Become a Masseuse in Missouri

Missouri Massage Careers At a Glance
  • 500 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 2 years.
  • 12 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • The average salary for massage therapists in Missouri is $38,070 ($18.31/hour). This is higher than the national average of $42,820 ($20.59/hour).
  • There is a predicted 22% job increase between 2016–2026 for massage therapists. This is equal to the expected national growth.

Missouri is the perfect juxtaposition of city life and peaceful rural living. It's a state that's suited for people of all interests, with several large metropolitan areas for city dwellers, including KC and STL. For those who love the outdoors, you can enjoy walking through the 50 state parks in Missouri. Or if you're interested in being licensed as a massage therapist in the Show-Me State, there are some great massage colleges in Missouri to consider.

Missouri massage schools can provide you the education and training you need to become a licensed massage therapist. There are job opportunities when you graduate in either massage clinics or spas or at many health facilities, among other options.

State License Requirements

500 Education Hours

Required to earn a massage therapy license

The Missouri Division of Professional Registration Board of Therapeutic Massage administers the licensing process for massage therapists in the state. Potential licensees must complete at least 500 hours of coursework at an approved massage therapy school in Missouri or document 500 hours of mentorship or apprenticeship with an approved provider in the state. They must pass one of five national certification exams: the NCETMB, the NCETM, the MBLEx, the Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) exam, or the American Medical Massage Association exam. Veterans in Missouri may be eligible for reimbursement of their licensing examination fees. Through a combination of classroom hours and clinical practicum, students can expect to acquire and apply their knowledge of massage techniques and demonstrate a readiness to enter the field of massage therapy.

Education Details

Massage therapy may be the career for you if you are interested in helping people while earning a respectable salary for your professional services. Massage students in Missouri train to be qualified to provide professional health and wellness services in a variety of settings such as spas, sports medicine clinics, resorts or as independent business owners. They give back to their communities through their healing and compassionate touch. Some massage students participate in community service projects, as well. Most people interested in massage therapy as a career are seeking a meaningful way to help people. If this describes you, then you may be ready to investigate the possibilities in one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation.

License Renewal

2 Years

License renewal period

12 Hours

Continuing education required

To become a massage therapist in Missouri, you will first have to complete a training program that includes 500 or more hours of practical experience. You will also have to take a written exam and pass a background check. The cost of your initial application will total $238. Missouri requires massage therapists renew their license every two years, and include a $50 fee with their application. You will also have to take at least 12 hours of continuing education courses to maintain in good standing.

Missouri Massage Therapy Careers

$38,070

Average yearly salary for massage therapy in Missouri

The Show-Me State has many excellent massage therapy schools in Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis as well as other locations throughout the state. Missouri massage colleges can provide you with the training and education needed to become a licensed massage therapist. Job opportunities in the state are as diverse as the state itself.

Job opportunities could be found at salons, spas, physical therapy offices, live-in facilities for the elderly, hospitals, with one of the many Missouri sports teams and more. Spa and resorts abound in Branson and in the Lake of the Ozarks region, as well as in the major metropolitan areas. These facilities hire many therapists from Missouri massage therapy schools. Licensed therapists in Missouri earn an average yearly salary of $38,070 before tips according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field of massage therapy is projected to grow by 22% in Missouri over the next several years.

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