Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Massage Therapists [18 VAC 90 ‑ 50]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the qualifications for licensure and renewal for massage therapists and sets the standards of practice.
State Authority Chapter 30 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Achieve high ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licenses.
2) Increase the number of applicants for licensure to increase availability of services.
Meetings See all meetings (8) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Claire Morris, RN  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4665    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implementation of the Massage Therapy Compact NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Fee Increase 2024 Final Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Conformity to 2020 legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/30/2020.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/24/2018.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2017.
Conforming regulation to licensure
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2016.
Regulatory reform Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2013.
Change in examination requirement
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/12/2012.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/06/2011.
Address of record/public address and nametags
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Periodic review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2008.
Change in returned check fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2003.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/14/2001.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/17/2015 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/26/2000 Agency Completed Amend