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Most practicing therapist must be licensed. Which type of education and license depends on which type of therapist, There are speech-language therapists, psychotherapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, etc.

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Depends. You can do basic massaging as an esthetician. But to to do massaging in a medical spa or something similar you have to be a registered massage therapist, which means going to school for the qualifications. It's not doing an apprenticeship to get your license.

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There are many types of therapists. Each will have requirements particular to themselves. Once you identify which specific type of therapist, you will be able the research the requirements.

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Yes if you want to practice you must be licensed, espcially if you are going to work for a compnay. If you work in a private business for yourself you don't need it.

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