Massage therapists are currently regulated by many countries. However, massage therapy certification standards vary from country to country, state to state and province to province.

Typically, you will have to take a government certified examination with both a practical and written component to become certified or licensed. You may want to find out in advance what the requirements are in the location in which you want to practice.

It is also becoming increasingly common for graduating students to take national and international certification exams shortly after completing school.

For more information about certification, contact your local massage therapy association. It can be very helpful to your career to belong to a professional association, since most offer benefits, programs and services that can help your practice succeed.

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