Massage Therapists Required to be Licensed by DOH

The Department of Health said it will require all massage therapists to get a license before practicing their profession. The initiative aims to professionalize the industry and give ample protection to massage therapists and their clients, said by DOH spokesman Eric Tayag.

Massage Therapists will have 3 years to secure their license. First, masseurs and masseuses should get accreditation from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) if they are qualified for the work or if they need further training.

After getting TESDA accreditation, they will need to taken exam at the DOH, which will be administered twice a year.

Massage therapists should be at least high school graduates ages 18-60 years old.

The DOH will coordinate with local government units to urge local businessmen to hire licensed massage therapists.

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