Massage School Admission Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and provide a Driver’s license, or other picture ID.
Provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED to be accepted for enrollment.
Applicants must be of good moral character.
Be in good health and physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing massage therapy.
Applicants must be fully able to participate in required classroom activities, including giving and receiving massage and/or bodywork treatments at all times.
A non-refundable $50 registration fee is required.
Complete the Application for Admission.
Once accepted complete and sign Enrollment Contract.
Consent to a background check.
Be able to take exams and tests in English, if it’s your second language.

Requirements for Receiving a Massage License for the State of AZ

The following requirements set forth by the Arizona Revised Statute R.S. § 32-4222 Qualifications for Licensure:

An applicant for a license as a massage therapist shall:

As of January 2023, Arizona therapists are now required to possess a level one clearance card.
Within five years preceding the date of the application, not have been convicted of:
1. A class 1, 2 or 3 felony.
2. A class 4, 5 or 6 felony offense involving moral turpitude that has a reasonable relationship to the practice of massage therapy.
3. A misdemeanor involving prostitution or solicitation or other similar offense involving moral turpitude that has a reasonable relationship to the practice of massage therapy.

Within the past five years, not have voluntarily surrendered a license under section 32-4254 or not have had a license to practice massage therapy or another similar license revoked by a political subdivision of this state or a regulatory agency in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that would be subject to discipline pursuant to this chapter.
Provide a passport quality photo.
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or other, check Arizona Massage Therapy website.
Proof of Arizona residency.
Applicants must complete an Arizona Statement of Citizenship or provide Alien Status for State Public Benefits
Applicants must provide evidence of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. National status, or Alien status
Applicants must provide Social Security card