Brazil - Apply for Massage Therapy License

Advertisement

Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Massage Therapy License, the applicant has to approach the Federal Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (COFFITO) link
2. To become a massage therapist in Brazil, the applicant needs to complete a massage therapy education program that is recognized by COFFITO. These programs typically take between 800 and 1,200 hours to complete and cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and massage techniques.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant has to write a complaint letter A4 sheet.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The application will be reviewed by the appropriate agency, and if approved, the farmer will receive a subsidy payment to make up the difference between the market price and the minimum guaranteed price.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the license from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Application form
• Completed application form (available on COFFITO's website)
• Two passport-sized photos
• Certified copy of the applicant’s diploma or certificate of completion from a recognized massage therapy education program
• Certified copy of the applicant’s ID card or passport
• Proof of payment of the registration fee
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Federal Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy - COFFITO
Headquarters: SRTVS court 701, suite L, Assis Chateaubriand building, block II, rooms 602/614.
CEP: 70.340-906 - Brasília - DF.
Telephone: (61) 3035-3800 / Fax: (61) 3321-0828.
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who completed the therapy education is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Brazil, there is no specific license for massage therapy. However, there are regulations related to the practice of massage and bodywork, which are overseen by professional associations such as the Brazilian Society of Therapeutic Massage (ABTM) and the Brazilian Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABRAPOM).

Information which might help

• These associations offer certification programs and continuing education courses for massage therapists and bodywork professionals. Although these certifications are not mandatory for practicing massage therapy, they may be required by some employers or institutions, and can be helpful in demonstrating competence and professionalism in the field.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• It's important to note that each state in Brazil may have slightly different requirements for massage therapy licensure, so it's best to check with the local licensing board or COFFITO for specific information.