Verify Practitioner License

New York State massage therapists must display a current New York registration certificate which shows they are active, licensed practitioners. Massage therapists must register every three years in order to practice in New York. The practice of massage without a license is a criminal act punishable as a Class E Felony.

Consumers can confirm that a practitioner is licensed to practice massage by contacting the Office of the Professions at the following:

Web: www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm

E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov

Phone: 518.474.3817

To search for any disciplinary actions taken against licensees since 1994 go to www.op.nysed.gov/rasearch.htm.

For more information

For an on-line brochure for consumers regarding professionalism go to www.op.nysed.gov/mtbroch.htm.

Contact the Office of the Professions at 1.800.442.8106 or by e-mail to conduct@mail.nysed.gov to report someone who may be practicing without a license. Anyone teaching a massage modality must also be a licensed practitioner.

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