What are the requirements for a license to operate a massage therapy establishment?
• The requirements for licensure as a massage therapist establishment reflect the regulations. Accordingly, applicants not eligible for “grandfathering” must: (a) complete an application which includes information pertaining to ownership, type of establishment, location, contact information, names and license information of massage therapists who will work in the establishment; previous history of local board of health infractions, if any, and other applicable information; (b) for multiple massage therapy establishments, a compliance plan; (c) for multiple massage therapist establishments, evidence of workers compensation insurance, if applicable; and (d) a floor plan of the establishment. Massage therapy establishments, not otherwise grandfathered, must arrange for the inspection by the Board of the location seeking licensure. The regulations specify certain types of equipment (i.e. clean linens, disinfectant, etc.) and certain physical specifications (i.e. minimum of 60 square feet p