Massage Continuing Education California
California sets no CE rule to meet, so this is for your practice: 24 CE hours from an NCBTMB Approved Provider.
Massage CE in California: Key Facts
| State license | None. The State of California does not license the massage profession. |
|---|---|
| Certifying body | California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), a private nonprofit. Its certification is voluntary. |
| CE hours required | None. CAMTC does not require continuing education to recertify. |
| NCBTMB Approved Provider hours | Not applicable. There is no state CE requirement for them to count toward. |
| Course hours | 24 CE hours, live and in person |
| Provider | Liquid Breathwork, NCBTMB Approved Provider #1003401 |
| City and dates | South Lake Tahoe, California, July 30 - August 1, 2027. Venue TBD. |
Liquid Breathwork is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
Rules last checked: October 2026. Sources: CAMTC frequently asked questions, About CAMTC.
Does this count toward a California renewal?
There is no state requirement for it to count toward. The State of California does not license the massage profession (CAMTC FAQ).
The California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) is a private nonprofit that offers voluntary certification, and some cities and counties require it. CAMTC does not require continuing education to recertify.
So this course is offered for therapists who want the training, or who hold a credential elsewhere that requires CE hours.
Who the 24 CE Hours Are For
Board Certified therapistsNCBTMB requires 24 CEs from an Approved Provider every two years.
Therapists licensed elsewhereIn a state that accepts NCBTMB Approved Provider hours. Your board decides.
South Lake Tahoe Course Date
Lake Tahoe Weekend
July 30 - August 1, 2027
Venue TBD. Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
It runs on the same weekend as the Breathwork certification in Lake Tahoe training, with the same two instructors. All dates are on the main Breathwork certification page. The weekend is in South Lake Tahoe, on the California side of the lake. Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area drive up US-50, and Truckee comes around the lake. Reno and Carson City are close as well. If your license is from Nevada or any other state, check that state's rules. We have not reviewed them.
What You Learn in 24 Hours
- An extra layer of clinical safety. Shelby is a Registered Nurse, so client screening gets a clinician’s eye.
- Ten breathing techniques for client use. The physiological sigh, breath holds and box breathing among them.
- Ethical hands-on touch. Fully clothed, with consent, within your scope of practice.
- A 6-phase session structure. Client screening, informed consent and supervised practice.
You receive a Certificate of Completion documenting 24 CE hours. Full attendance is required, with no partial credit. See the full schedule and course policies.
Who Teaches the Course
Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach the course together, and both teach every part of it. Shelby’s nursing background adds a layer of clinical safety. They co-founded Liquid Breathwork, a Breathwork practice based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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California Massage CE Questions
How many CE hours do massage therapists need in California?
None at the state level. The State of California does not license the massage profession, and the California Massage Therapy Council does not require continuing education to recertify.
Does California accept NCBTMB approved continuing education?
There is no California state CE requirement for it to apply to. NCBTMB Approved Provider hours matter if you are NCBTMB Board Certified or hold a license in a state that accepts them.
Is CAMTC certification required to practice massage in California?
Not by the state. CAMTC says its certification is voluntary and that neither the State of California nor CAMTC requires it to provide massage for compensation. It also notes that some cities and counties do require it.
Why take a 24 CE hour course in California, then?
For the training itself, or because you hold a credential elsewhere that requires CE hours. NCBTMB Board Certified therapists need 24 CEs from an Approved Provider every two years.
Where can I find massage continuing education classes in California?
Liquid Breathwork is bringing a live, in-person 24 CE hour course to South Lake Tahoe, on the California side of the lake, on July 30 - August 1, 2027. The venue is not signed yet, so join the wait list and we will send it to you first.
More about the course: Breathwork continuing education for massage therapists.