There are massage therapy schools in Kentucky offering online courses as an affordable and convenient way to begin your course of study and achieve your massage therapy certification. These courses prepare you to attend a local massage school in order to complete the hands-on portion of your training.

To receive initial licensure, an applicant must graduate from an approved school with at least 600 hours. The applicant must also pass a test given by the Federation Board (MBLEX) or an exam given by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.