Ohio was the first state to license the practice of massage, and the first applicant was licensed in 1916. Ohio is unique in that it defines massage therapy as a "limited branch of the practice of medicine." Therapists are licensed through the Medical Board of Ohio.
In order to practice massage therapy in the state of Ohio, one must:
The State Medical Board oh Ohio DOES NOT require one to earn an Associates Degree in order to become a licensed massage therapist (LMT).
In addition to the State Requirements, students in our approved program benefit from hands-on experience by performing numerous hours of massage in our professional clinic setting.
A student must complete:
Since 1996 Schools of Medical Massage has offered massage therapy training in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Schools of Medical Massage have been dedicated to providing comprehensive massage therapy training throughout Ohio with other campuses conveniently located in Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus, and Lima.
Located in Cornell Business Park
11250 Cornell Park Dr #203
Cincinnati, OH 45242
School Phone:
(513) 469-6300
or toll-free at (888) 501-2944
Fax:(513) 469-6333
Admission Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
We believe that students must consistently practice what they learn in the classroom. In each of our locations, we have opened a student clinic, where our students benefit by working on their techniques in a professional atmosphere under the close supervision of a licensed massage therapist.