There are some great massage therapy schools in Wisconsin if you’re looking to earn your license to practice in the state.
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.
In this article, I cover everything you need to know about the requirements to obtain a license, fees, best schools to train, and more.
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Massage Therapy Schools in Wisconsin
Below is a list of some of the top massage therapy schools in Wisconsin. 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 Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, and more.
Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy
Germantown, WI, United States
+1 262-250-1276
Website – http://www.wsmt.org/
East-West Healing Arts Institute – Madison
Madison, WI, United States
+1 608-240-1600
Website – http://www.acupressureschool.com/
Fox Valley School of Massage
Menasha, WI, USA
+1 920-915-0744
Website – http://www.fvsm.org/
The N.E.W. School of Massage Therapy
Waldo, WI, USA
+1 920-528-8545
Website – http://thenewschoolofmassage.com/
Wisconsin Institute of East-West Wellness
Kenosha, WI, USA
+1 262-748-2852
Website – http://instituteofeastwestwellness.com/
Milwaukee School of Massage
Brookfield, WI, USA
+1 262-781-8102
Website – http://www.milwaukeeschoolofmassage.com/
TIBIA Massage School
Madison, WI, USA
+1 608-238-7378
Website – http://www.tibiainc.com/
Lakeside School of Massage Therapy
Brookfield, WI, USA
+1 262-649-4040
Website – http://www.lakesidemtc.com/
Madison College Therapeutic Massage Clinic
Madison, WI, USA
+1 608-258-2367
Website – https://madisoncollege.edu/
Windemere Institute of Healing Arts
Madison, WI, USA
+1 800-874-0905
Website – http://www.windemere.org/
Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork
Grafton, WI, USA
+1 262-376-1011
Website – http://blueskyedu.org/
East-West Healing Arts Institute
Milwaukee, WI, USA
+1 414-312-7929
Website – http://acupressureschool.com/
Therasage
Janesville, WI, USA
+1 608-305-0536
Website – NA
Broadview University-Wausau
Rothschild, WI, USA
+1 715-301-1300
Website – http://broadviewuniversity.edu/
Broadview University – Madison
Madison, WI, USA
+1 608-216-9400
Website – http://broadviewuniversity.edu/
Plymouth Professional Massage
Plymouth, WI, USA
+1 920-892-4251
Website – NA
Aveda Institute Madison
Madison, WI, USA
+1 608-250-3100
Website – http://www.avedainstitutemadison.com/
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL, USA
+1 815-965-8616
Website – http://www.rockfordcareercollege.edu/
AvedaIBW
Milwaukee, WI, USA
+1 414-227-2889
Website – http://www.ibw.edu/
Broadview University – Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI, USA
+1 715-855-6600
Website – http://broadviewuniversity.edu/
Cortiva Institute – Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL, USA
+1 815-404-2700
Website – http://cortiva.com/
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 Wisconsin
You will need to fulfill some education and examination requirements to obtain a license to practice massage therapy in the state of Wisconsin.
You’ll have to complete a minimum of 600 hours education at an approved school. These hours will cover the following areas:
- 300 hours – Massage techniques and theory
- 125 hours – Kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- 50 hours – Business law and ethics
- 20 hours – Student clinic
- 5 hours – CPR and first aid
You are also required to pass two exams. A nationally recognized massage therapy exam, and a state test.
The national massage therapy exams that are approved are the MBLEx, NCETM, or the NCETMB.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Contact Details
For applications, up-to-date information on fees, regulations, and more, I recommend contacting the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as they govern the licensing process in the state.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Madison, WI, USA
+1 608-266-2112
Website – http://dsps.wi.gov/LicensesPermitsRegistrations/
Why Choose Wisconsin for Massage Therapy Schooling?
There are plenty of opportunities to start a business or work as a massage therapist in the state of Wisconsin so it’s a great choice to pursue your career there.
As you can see above, there are plenty of schools to choose from to take you through the educational requirements at your own pace.
The cost of living is around average in Wisconsin, and the economy is on the up. Always do your due diligence, but the outlook is good.
So, if you’re thinking about starting a new career as a massage therapist in the state of Wisconsin, go for it!
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.
