New Mexico Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Massage Therapy license in New Mexico you need to satisfy the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 16 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What New Mexico requires for Massage Therapy renewal
| CE hours required | 16 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division) |
16 CE hours required per 2-year renewal cycle. At least 4 hours must be in ethics, and at least 8 hours must be live/in-person training (including live webinars/Zoom). Up to 8 of the 16 hours may be completed via online or home-study courses; the ethics portion may be taken online or live.
Full Massage Therapy renewal guide for New Mexico (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Mexico Massage Therapy CE course providers
- Institute for Integrative Healthcare
NCBTMB-approved online massage CE, including ethics and state-required topics.
- ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)
Member CE library and approved courses for massage therapists.
- NCBTMB Approved Providers
Directory of NCBTMB-approved CE providers accepted by most state boards.
New Mexico Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires about 16 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 16 CE hours required per 2-year renewal cycle. At least 4 hours must be in ethics, and at least 8 hours must be live/in-person training (including live webinars/Zoom). Up to 8 of the 16 hours may be completed via online or home-study courses; the ethics portion may be taken online or live.
Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in New Mexico?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Mexico Massage Therapy CE?
New Mexico generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Mexico Massage Therapy Board (Regulation and Licensing Department, Boards and Commissions Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.