Arkansas Department of Health

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Massage Therapy

The Arkansas Department of Health regulates Massage Therapy for the protection of public welfare in the mission of protecting public health. Massage Therapy is a health care service that treats soft tissues: skin, fascia, and muscles; as well as their dysfunctions for therapeutic purposes of establishing and maintaining good physical condition, comfort, and relief of pain. ADH licenses and ensures standards of competency and practice in the Massage Therapy Profession for the state of Arkansas. ADH is responsible for the regulation and enforcement of rules and laws for the vocation of Massage Therapy in all establishments and schools. This regulation and enforcement extends also over the qualifications of Massage Therapists in practice or instruction. ADH imposes penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations of Massage Therapy.

• Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee
• Approved Continuing Education for Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy Look Up

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Our office is closed on all published state holidays.