Government Relations

Welcome to the Government Relations Committee!

Our goal is to stay up to date on current State laws and city ordinances that affect you, the Licensed Massage Therapist. Currently, the RI Department of Health holds our license to practice, requiring a minimum of 500 hour course from an accredited school, First Aid and CPR Certification.

In 2009 the State of Rhode Island discontinued to hold the Massage Therapy Establishment License, holding the Licensed Massage Therapist to comply with town and city ordinances. In most cases this was a seamless transition. However, for the other cities with outdated ordinances, it has been a difficult process to open a business or to move a current business within that cities limits. The Government Relations Committee is dedicated to finding solutions for the Licensed Massage Therapists that work in these cities. We are also dedicated to working with the cities to help them understand our business needs and also the need to have Massage Therapy available to the community.

Come join our team!

Michelle L. Neuner, LMT, Government Relations Chair

RI State Regulations
RI Application for Massage Therapy License

Government Relations Chairman
Michelle Neuner
401-225-2021
michelle@backinbalanceinc.com