Massage establishments operating in Charleston must hold a Charleston business license and individual practitioners must hold a West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board credential to lawfully operate within the city.
Massage therapy in Charleston is regulated through a combination of state licensure and city business licensing. Individual massage therapists must hold an active West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board license, while the establishment itself must hold a Charleston business and occupation license issued under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Establishments must post licenses, comply with state continuing education requirements, and meet local zoning rules for the building. Charleston police investigate complaints alleging unlicensed practice or activity falling outside the scope of professional massage therapy.
Operating without a state therapist license, lacking a Charleston B&O license, or activity outside the licensed scope can lead to state board sanctions, criminal referral, and city license revocation.
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