What qualifications does a licensed massage therapist need?
LMTs are massage therapists with a state license to practice massage in the United States. In Canada, the equivalents are known as registered massage therapists or RMTs.
To obtain their licenses, licensed massage therapists must complete training and exams. Licensing requirements vary by state, but in order to be licensed, LMTs must complete training and pass an exam.
Massage therapists work with people of all ages and with a wide range of medical conditions. Some emphasize preventative massage to avoid injury and pain, while others emphasize massage’s relaxation benefits.
The manual techniques used by each therapist differ. There are gentle and deep tissue techniques, as well as alternative medicine techniques, that emphasize the body’s energy fields.