Massage Continuing Education Wisconsin
Massage continuing education Wisconsin therapists can take in person: a 24 CE hour Breathwork course from an NCBTMB Approved Provider, coming to Milwaukee in June 2027.
Massage CE in Wisconsin: Key Facts
| State licensing board | Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board |
|---|---|
| CE hours required | 24 hours before each two-year renewal. None for a new licensee's first renewal. |
| Required split | At least 2 of the 24 hours in ethics. In-person, distance and online activities are all acceptable forms. |
| NCBTMB Approved Provider hours | Accepted by rule (MTBT 7.03) when the topic is within the scope of practice. The board has not reviewed this course. |
| Course hours | 24 CE hours, live and in person |
| Provider | Liquid Breathwork, NCBTMB Approved Provider #1003401 |
| City and dates | Milwaukee, June 2027. Exact dates still to be set. |
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: Wis. Admin. Code ch. MTBT 7.
Does this count toward your Wisconsin license renewal?
Wisconsin licensed massage therapists and bodywork therapists need 24 hours of continuing education before each two-year renewal, including 2 hours of ethics (Wis. Admin. Code MTBT 7.02). A new licensee is exempt at the first renewal.
Wisconsin's rule accepts continuing education approved by NCBTMB when the topic is within the scope of practice (MTBT 7.03), and this 24 CE hour course is NCBTMB approved (Provider #1003401).
It does not include the ethics hours, so plan to take those 2 somewhere else. The Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board has not reviewed this specific course. Confirm with your board.
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.
Milwaukee Course Date
Milwaukee Weekend
June 2027
Exact dates still to be set. Flexible refund policy. Transfer or refund within 30 days of dates and location being settled.
It runs on the same weekend as the Breathwork certification in Milwaukee training, with the same two instructors. Milwaukee is the only Wisconsin weekend on the calendar. Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha are close enough to drive in each morning. From Madison or Green Bay, plan on two nights in Milwaukee.
What You Learn in 24 Hours
- Breath science from a Registered Nurse. Respiratory anatomy, CO2 and the vagus nerve.
- 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 teaches the techniques and session structure, and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teaches breath science and client safety. They co-founded Liquid Breathwork, a Breathwork practice based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Book a Call with Ryan & Shelby
Wisconsin Massage CE Questions
How many CE hours do massage therapists need in Wisconsin?
24 hours before each two-year renewal, and at least 2 of them must be in ethics. That is rule MTBT 7.02. New licensees are exempt at their first renewal.
Does Wisconsin accept NCBTMB approved continuing education?
Yes, by rule. MTBT 7.03 says the board shall accept continuing education approved or provided by NCBTMB, and MTBT 7.02 requires the topic to be within the scope of practice. The board has not reviewed this specific course.
How many massage CE hours can be online in Wisconsin?
The rule sets no cap. MTBT 7.03 lists in-person instruction, distance learning and online activities as acceptable forms. We teach this course in person because you practice on each other with an instructor watching.
Does this course include the Wisconsin ethics hours?
No. The 24 CE hours cover breath science, technique, touch, safety and session structure. You will need your 2 ethics hours from another course.
Where can I find massage continuing education classes in Wisconsin?
Liquid Breathwork is bringing a live, in-person 24 CE hour course to Milwaukee in June 2027. Exact dates are still to be set, so join the wait list and we will send them first.
More about the course: Breathwork continuing education for massage therapists.