Massage schools in Ohio
Massage schools in Ohio

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, massage therapy applicants must:
1. Be at least eighteen years of age and of good moral character;
2. Submit criminal record checks (FBI & Ohio BCI);
3. Have attained high school graduation or its equivalent;
4. Hold one of the following:
- A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in good standing as determined by the board, showing the completion of the required courses of instruction;
- A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in another state or jurisdiction showing completion of a course of instruction that meets course requirements determined by the board through rules adopted under section 4731.05 of the Revised Code;
- For not less than five years preceding application, a current license, registration, or certificate in good standing in another state for massage therapy.
5. Have passed the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam).

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, massage therapy applicants must:
1. Be at least eighteen years of age and of good moral character;
2. Submit criminal record checks (FBI & Ohio BCI);
3. Have attained high school graduation or its equivalent;
4. Hold one of the following:
- A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in good standing as determined by the board, showing the completion of the required courses of instruction;
- A diploma or certificate from a school, college, or institution in another state or jurisdiction showing completion of a course of instruction that meets course requirements determined by the board through rules adopted under section 4731.05 of the Revised Code;
- For not less than five years preceding application, a current license, registration, or certificate in good standing in another state for massage therapy.
5. Have passed the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam).
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Massage Therapy Schools in Ohio

American Institute of Alternative Medicine – Columbus
C-TEC of Licking County – Newark
Cuyahoga Community College – Highland Hills
Ehove Massage Therapy Program – Milan
Healing Arts Institute – Perrysburg
Heritage College – Columbus
Heritage College – Middleburg Heights
Institute of Therapeutic Massage, Inc. – Lima
Knox County Career Center – Mount Vernon
Ohio College of Massotherapy – Copley
Stautzenberger College – Brecksville
Stautzenberger College – Maumee
Antonelli College – Cincinnati
Beckfield College – Cincinnati
Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy – Findlay
Cleveland School of Massage – Solon
Columbus State Community College – Columbus
Gibbons School of Massage Therapy & Integrated Medicine – Beachwood
Harmony Path School of Massage Therapy – Rocky River
Hocking College – Nelsonville
Institute of Holistic Health Careers – Columbus
Institute of Therapeutic Massage, Inc. – Ottawa
Mahoning Valley School of Massotherapy – Austintown
Medical Model Massage Institute – Columbus
Miami Jacobs Career College – Columbus
Miami Jacobs Career College – Dayton
Miami Jacobs Career College – Independence
Miami Jacobs Career College – Springboro
Miami Jacobs Career College – Troy
National Institute of Massotherapy – Akron
Northcoast Medical Training Academy – Kent
Ohio Institute of Allied Health – Huber Heights
Ohio Institute of Allied Health – Huber Heights
Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture – Youngstown
Reflexology Certification Institute – Avon
Reflexology Science Institute – Columbus
Schools of Medical Massage – Cincinnati
Schools of Medical Massage – Cleveland
Schools of Medical Massage – Dayton
Schools of Medical Massage – Lima
SHI Integrative Medical Massage School -Lebanon
Stark State College of Technology – North Canton
Washington State Community College – Marietta