Can I start doing massages as a massage therapy student legally?

Question

if I advertise that I am a student and not licensed?

Answer 1

No you can not charge for massage until you are fully licensed if you live in a state that requires licensing.  It is illegal and you will jeopardize your whole career if you get caught.  

You can work on friends and others and take donations.

If you are in an unlicensed state, you can.

Answer 2

I work in a student clinic. Outside of school I do massage to practice and ask for donations for gas and the like. Some people are generous and some are not. So I have a good balance. Basically I am making almost two hundred a week on tips and donations. Good luck!

Answer 3

It depends on where you are. Some states are not restricted the way most are. I've graduated and passed my boards, but I haven't gotten all of my liscensure paperwork in and where I am (Iowa) I can't practice until ALL of that is taken care of.

In all likelyhood it won't be legal until you have the right credentials.

Answer 4

Depends on where you live.  I know that where I live you can't unless you are doing an internship and you cannot charge anyone for your services.  Check with your local police department or the state license board for massage therapists if  your state has one they will be able to help you more.

Sorry, but without knowing which state you live in that's about all I can tell you.

Answer 5

you need to be fully qualified and insured if not you may be liable if you hurt any one or cause them problems you can insure yourself as a student but for treating un paying clients only with their written permission.

Answer 6

For the most part.  Most place you apply want experience out of school.  And most places require a license.  It all depends on where you try to work at.

Answer 7

It depends on the state. Most states require a business license . I would check your state laws online

peace

Answer 8

Like the other answer, school needed, you most show that you know how to work the specific mussel's.