Licensing Procedures:
California State Certifications - CMP, CMT
As of September 1, 2009 SB 731 initiated massage regulation for California Statewide Voluntary Massage Certification, thereby allowing for work in multiple California locations without the need for multiple permits and fees. SB 731 has also established criteria for the Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) professional titles. Massage Therapists currently using ‘Certified’ in their title will have the choice to obtain Certification through CAMTC and maintain that title, or maintain their local permit(s) and delete the term ‘Certified’ in their professional title. Initially there will be some certification provisions for special circumstances such as ‘grandfathering’ long-time practitioners and applicants with out-of-state education, etc.
SBBTI's 250-hour program currently satisfies the requirements for Santa Barbara City certification as a Massage Technician from an approved school. Our program is comprised of the 200-hour Massage Practitioner Program, which includes 100 hours of anatomy, physiology, business and ethics, plus choice of 50 hours additional Level II or III electives.
State certification is advised for practitioners in Goleta, Carpinteria, and various California municipalities that require 250+ hours to practice. State Certification will supersede local requirements.
For CAMTC detailed information see camtc.org
Click here for official CAMTC site application check list
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Santa Barbara City License
Click here for official permit application process for Massage Technician
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Santa Barbara County
Apply at the Treasurer/Tax Department, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 109. The phone number is 805-568-2933. Pay the annual fee, bring original 250 hour certificate of completion and picture I.D.
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City of Goleta
Click here for official permit application process for Massage Technician
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City of Carpinteria
Click here for official permit application process for Massage Establishment, Therapist and Technician Permits
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Certified Massage Therapist: NCBTMB National Certification
Click here for NCBTMB Certification information
