How do I get licensed in New York State for Massage Therapy?

Question

graduated from a 900hr. massage therapy program accredited by COMPTA and completed an internship. I am moving to Saranac Lake, NY. New York requires 1000hrs.... can I just take 100hrs. of classes and then apply. It just seems rediculous to me that I should have to go back to school... even though I already graduated. Some schools in New York said I need to take THEIR 2-YEAR program because I can get licenced even though they have the same classes that I took! Does anyone know? Has anyone been in my shoes?

Answer 1

Contact the NY State Board of massage.  They have to be a specific number of hours in specific classes.  You may need more than 100.

You shouldn't have to take the whole thing over but will need some extra training.