Regulation of Massage Therapy in Los Angeles

Most cities in California have their own laws and regulations on the practice of massage therapy. Here are the laws for Los Angeles.

Massage therapists who work for themselves also need to know about general business law.

A related page is Law on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

City of Los Angeles

To perform massage therapy services in the city of Los Angeles, you must have a certification from the California Massage Therapy Council, and comply with various rules.

See other professions at our Guide to Business & Professional Licenses.

The full text of the Los Angeles city ordinances on performing massage therapy is at Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 103.205 and 103.205.1.