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Two ways in: pay for school (488 U.S. schools offer Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services programs at certificate/associate level, median net price $15,492/yr) or get paid to train (28 registered apprenticeship sponsors nationwide). State-licensed in 45+ states (MBLEx exam, typically 500–1,000 hours); Pell-eligible at accredited schools.
State license required: Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan.
Requirements differ sharply by state — check your state's page below for the specific rule, hours, and exam, each cited to the official board.
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