If you want to work as a massage therapist in the state of New Mexico there are some great massage therapy schools in New Mexico to get your training at.
Just type your ZIP code in the search box to find out if there are some schools near you or where you want to relocate to.
New Mexico has something for everyone, well almost everyone. If you like spicy food and the outdoors you’re going to be in heaven.
It’s a great state to obtain a license and work as a massage therapist. It’s not too competitive and there is a demand for skilled therapists.
Read on to find out what you need to do to become licensed in New Mexico, the best schools to train at, and everything else you need to know.
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Massage Therapy Schools in New Mexico
Below is a list of some of the top massage therapy schools in New Mexico. Take a browse or for a more up-to-date list by ZIP code use the box above.
You’ll find schools in all the major cities, like Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington, South Valley, and more.
Massage Therapy Training Institute
Las Cruces, NM, USA
+1 575-523-6811
Website – http://www.mtti.org/
The Santa Fe School of Massage
Santa Fe, NM, USA
+1 505-982-8398
Website – http://www.santafeschoolofmassage.com/
Crystal Mountain Institute
Albuquerque, NM, USA
+1 505-872-2030
Website – http://www.crystalmtnmassage.com/
Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute
Albuquerque, NM, USA
+1 505-431-4628
Website – http://www.utmi.com/
Taos School of Massage
Taos, NM, USA
+1 575-758-2725
Website – http://taosschoolofmassage.com/
White Cloud Institute
Santa Fe, NM, USA
+1 505-471-9330
Website – http://www.whitecloudinstitute.com/
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM, USA
+1 505-634-5236
Website – http://carrington.edu/schools/albuquerque-new-mexico/
Sanjevani REST Pod Floatation Therapy
Albuquerque, NM, USA
+1 505-821-6300
Website – http://www.floatabq.com/
EPCC Massage Therapy
El Paso, TX, United States
+1 915-831-6547
Website – http://www.epcc.edu/
Have I missed any schools? If you want me to add your school to my listing just drop me a mail here.
Schooling and Licensing Requirements in New Mexico
There are some education and examination requirements to obtain a massage therapy license in the state of New Mexico.
If you have no previous experience you will need to complete a minimum of 650 hours at an approved school.
These hours will include:
- 165 hours – Anatomy and physiology
- 150 hours – Massage therapy training
- 40 hours – Pathology
- 75 hours – General instruction
The remaining hours will cover various massage techniques and modalities as instructed by your school.
As of 2015 the only exam the state of New Mexico recognized as part of the license requirements is the MBLEx.
If you’re unsure about any of these requirements or want to check for the most up-to-date information I recommend pinging a question to the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board.
New Mexico Massage Therapy Board Contact Details
You can get all the forms, licensing information, and have any questions answered by the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board.
Their contact details are as follows:
New Mexico Massage Therapy Board
Santa Fe, NM, USA
+1 505-476-4870
Website – http://www.rld.state.nm.us/
Why Choose New Mexico for Massage Therapy Schooling?
It’s not all deserts and barren lands in New Mexico. Sure, there are plenty of desserts and places where you hike without coming across another person that’s part of New Mexico’s charm.
There is also plenty of opportunities to work as a massage therapist in the busy areas that see a lot of tourist traffic, New Mexico has some very densely populated areas and busy cities.
There is a demand for skilled massage therapists in New Mexico and it’s a great state to start a business. Or work as an employee if you prefer.
So, why not take a look at the schools in the areas you want to study and work towards becoming licensed to practice massage therapy in New Mexico.
I’m a MA, (CMT) Certified Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Reiki Master — I’m a licensed massage therapist with over 10 years of experience in the industry.
