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Please note: The state of Alaska does not have any licensing requirements.

However, the individual municipalities do.

So please continue reading for additional information regarding specific requirements.

Therefore, scroll straight to the bottom to see a list of the top massage therapy schools in Alaska.

Brief Summary of the Main Highlights

In the state of Alaska, massage therapy licensing is not required as a state law.

However, as mentioned previously, individual cities.

And also, municipalities do have their own laws and also, regulations regarding this particular industry.

Depending on which city you choose to settle down into.

So be sure that you understand what is expected of you in order to operate and also, own your own massage therapy business or practice.

Anchorage

And also, if Anchorage is the place where you would like to practice massage therapy.

So then you must be at least 18 years old and also, have successfully completed and also, graduated from an accredited massage therapy school.

In addition, the state of Alaska requires that you obtain a business license.

And also, undergo a complete background check through the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety.

So you can access the Department of Public Safety by visiting them at 5700 E. Tudor Rd, 2^nd Floor in Anchorage.

For the background check, you must have two forms of I.D.

For additional information regarding the background check.

So please feel free to call the Department of Public Safety at 907-269-5511.

City of Fairbanks

For the City of Fairbanks, in order for you to pursue and obtain your massage therapy license.

And also. you must be at least 18 years old, not a user of narcotics and also, of good character.

To receive your license, you must meet at least two of the following five minimum requirements:

• Complete at least 350 hours at a state-approved massage training school or program
• Hold a current professional class membership in a recognized national massage organization
• Hold a current certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and also, Bodywork, or a similar organization
• And also, have licensed out of state within the past three years of application
• So have had two years experience within the last five years prior to application

Along with your application to the city of Fairbanks.

So you must also submit copies of any and all related certifications, your drivers’ license.

An Alaska Business License and your Alaska criminal background report findings.

Additionally, you must provide 5 years of criminal history.

The city of Fairbanks does not tolerate any misconduct convictions.

Because if you have been convicted of any dishonesty or misconduct.

Your application could cancel without further consideration.

City of Valdez

The City of Valdez is no different in that you must be at least 18 years old.

And also, have successfully completed a post-secondary education school of massage therapy.

Here, you must also pass a background check and also, be of good moral character.

Schooling Details and Requirements (Credit Hours)

So each city in the state of Alaska has created its own schooling and also, other requirements for every massage therapist to follow.

Furthermore, you may choose which municipality that you would like to work in.

Be aware that there are different rules and requirements for each city.

Continue reading for the full requirements you must receive.

Anchorage

In Anchorage, you must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:

• At least 500 hours of supervised instruction from a post-secondary education school of massage therapy in any state.
• Hold a current valid certification from a national board or program of a standard similar to those needed for physical therapists.

City of Fairbanks

So there are five possible requirements for obtaining a massage therapy license in the city of Fairbanks.

And also, you must meet at least two of the following:

• Complete 350 hours of education from a state-approved the program.
• Hold a valid professional class membership from a recognized national massage organization.
• And also, hold a valid certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and also, Bodywork, NCBTMB, or a similar organization.
• Have obtained an out of state license within three years of application.
• So have had at least two years of experience within five years of application.

City of Valdez

For the City of Valdez, you must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:

• At least 500 hours of supervised instruction from a post-secondary education school of massage therapy in any state.
• Hold a current valid license from another state or city with requirements comparable to those of the City of Valdez.

In addition to the above, Alaska is one of several states that require therapists to be certified in CPR.

Licensure Qualifying Programs:

There four accredited and approved massage schools in the state of Alaska.

Below is the list and contact information for each:

Kindred Spirits School of Massage

3175 College Rd.

Fairbanks, AK 99709

Email: myoosteo@yahoo.com

 

Oriental Healing Arts Center

2636 Spenard Rd.

Anchorage, AK 99503

 

Career Academy

1415 E. Tudor Rd.

Anchorage, AK 99507

 

CB Healing Institute

101 E. 9th Ave., #13B

Anchorage, AK 99501

Email: info@CBHealingInstitute.com

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Anchorage

To obtain a one-year massage therapy license in Anchorage, valid from October 1^st.

And also, you must first submit a completed and notarized application along with a $100 fee to the Municipal Clerk.

And also, submit a full Criminal Justice Information Report issued by the Alaska Criminal History Record Repository.

Department of Public Safety to the Municipal Clerk as well.

To contact the Department of Public Safety.

Refer to the following information below:

The Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Municipal Clerk

350 Main Street, Room 404

PO Box 110601

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601

Phone: (907) 465-3030

Fax: (907) 465-3068

City of Fairbanks

Therefore, if you have fulfilled all of the minimum requirements set by the City of Fairbanks.

So then you must submit a completed and notarized application, copies of required certificates, driver’s license.

Alaska Business License and 5 years of criminal history from each state of residency.

However, the Alaska Criminal Background report must date the same as the date of application.

So the fee for submitting your massage therapy application to the City of Fairbanks is $100, and also, $200 for a two-year license fee.

All of these documents must send or fax to the City of Fairbanks Clerk’s Office.

The following is the information that you will need to consider:

City of Fairbanks

City Clerk’s Office

800 Cushman Street

Fairbanks, AK 99701-4615

Phone: 907-459-6715

Fax: 907-459-6710

Email: mailto:cityclerk@ci.fairbanks.ak.us

 

City of Valdez

To obtain a license in the City of Valdese, you must submit a completed and notarized application along with the $50 non-refundable license fee and copies of certificates.

And also, a copy of a current City of Valdez Business Registration and a current State of Alaska Business License.

Key Agencies / Boards involved and their contact information

So there are several organizations and boards that operate in the state of Alaska to help oversee and regulate the massage therapy industry.

Below is a list of the contact information for these organizations.

That work together to provide you as the practitioner a pleasant environment to work.

Anchorage

Licensing Authority: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK
P.O. Box 196650 (632 W. 6th Ave., Ste 250)
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650

For further information please check http://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Clerk/Licensing/Pages/Massage.aspx

City of Fairbanks

City Clerk’s Office
800 Cushman Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701-4615
phone: (907) 459-6715
fax: (907) 459-6710
e-mail: cityclerk@ci.fairbanks.ak.us

For the most up-to-date information, you can follow the link provided here.

City Of Valdez, Alaska 

Office Of The City Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Valdez, Alaska

Requirements to Start a Massage Business in Alaska

By starting and operating your own massage business in the state of Alaska.

Furthermore, you are basically pursuing the American dream.

And also, rewarding yourself as a professional in this particular industry.

So the state of Alaska has compiled an e-book for you to reference as you pursue your dreams to start and open a massage business in Alaska.

Therefore, you advise taking advantage of the agencies, programs and also, people in Alaska.

That will help to further launch your endeavour to succeed.

In this e-book, you will find how to start your business in the state of Alaska.

How to file required documents, licenses and regulatory requirements.

As well as tax and financial programs.

Massage Therapy

And also, if you would like to utilize this publication, you can visit the website by following this link.

Therefore, in the state of Alaska, a business license required for you to operate and engage in any business type activity.

To obtain such a license, you must apply and also, fill out the appropriate forms to the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.

And also, the licensing statutes and regulations regarding business licensing can find by following this link to the handbook.

So the fee for a business license is $50 each year (which includes all or part of the initial year in which you receive the license).

Because this fee is non-refundable once you have issued your business license.

So please be aware that the state of Alaska defines a Sole Proprietor as one individual owning a business.

Because this is different from the IRS definition, which allows husband and wife couples to file taxes as a Sole Proprietor.

To obtain your business license, contact the following organization for the application.

And also, additional information regarding your massage business:

The State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

ATTN: Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing

550 West Seventh Avenue

Suite 1500

Anchorage, AK 99501-3567

Phone: 907-269-8160

Fax: 907-269-8156

Email: businesslicense@alaska.gov

Massage License Renewal Process

And all, the state of Alaska does not require you to obtain a massage therapy license.

However, it does require you to obtain a business license in order to operate and run a business in either city or municipality of your choice.

Additionally, there are several municipalities that hold their own rules and also, regulations regarding massage therapy licensing renewals.

So the following is the information you will need in regards to renewing your business license.

And also, if you have a business license in the state of Alaska, and it has expired less than two years.

Becuase you may renew and pay for the lapsed year(s).

So you may either renew by visiting the Department of Commerce, Community, and also, Economic Development website, or submit a hard copy.

The following is the information regarding these two different methods of submission:

• Online Submission of Renewal: If it has been 9 months or less since your business license has expired.
• So then you can renew your license online and then print your business license immediately thereafter.
• Hardcopy: Again, if it has been 9 months or less than two years since your business license has expired.
• Then you must renew by a hard copy.
• Because this normally will take about 10 to 15 business days for complete processing.
• However, be aware that if you submit your renewal application during the business license renewal time period.
• So which is October to February, then the processing time may take a little bit longer.

Below is some additional information regarding the different municipalities in Alaska:

Anchorage

And also, a new one year license costs $100.

And also, you must pay this renewal fee on or before October 1^st.

Therefore, the timing of the application process is otherwise the same as for a new license.

City of Fairbanks

And also, a new two-year license costs $200 in the City of Fairbanks.

So the application process is otherwise the same as for a new license.

City of Valdez

Because it is possible to renew your massage therapy license every 2 years for a $25 renewal fee.

Massage License Reciprocity

All of the municipalities acknowledge training obtained in other states in some form.

So you may check the Licensing and Certification Requirements above.

And also, have all of the relevant certificates and diplomas ready as proof.

Note: Specific personal information, office addresses, fees, payments etc. 

May change over time.

Although we do our best to keep this site up to date.

So please ensure you contact the state board to obtain the most recent information at the time of your application.  

So here is a list of the top massage therapy schools near you.

And also, we have an arrangement with all of them that allow you to request information for FREE.

Lastly, please do so and take that first step toward a better future.

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Link to video lesson.

Read how to become a massage school instructor in Alaska here.