Official Government Data · Licensed Medical Service

Licensed Anma & Massage
Therapy Directory in Korea

This site provides information on legally licensed anma (massage) therapy establishments in South Korea, operating under Medical Service Act Article 82. All listed businesses are officially registered with local governments.

1,243
Active Businesses
3,331
Total Registered
17
Regions Covered
2
Business Types

What is Anma (Medical Massage)?

Anma is a legally recognized medical-similar service under South Korea's Medical Service Act, Article 82. Only visually impaired individuals who have completed certified training and passed qualification exams can practice as licensed anma therapists. These businesses are formally licensed and supervised by local governments.

Browse by Type

Anmawon (Massage Clinic)

Operated directly by licensed visually impaired massage therapists

Anma Sisulso (Treatment Center)

Licensed facility employing certified massage therapists

Browse by Region

Gyeonggi
경기도 242
Seoul
서울특별시 186
Busan
부산광역시 106
Incheon
인천광역시 80
Gyeongnam
경상남도 62
Gangwon
강원특별자치도 51
Daejeon
대전광역시 49
Daegu
대구광역시 48
Chungnam
충청남도 48
Chungbuk
충청북도 43
Gyeongbuk
경상북도 42
Gwangju
광주광역시 37
Jeonbuk
전북특별자치도 31
Jeonnam
전라남도 26
Jeju
제주특별자치도 20
Ulsan
울산광역시 18
Sejong
세종특별자치시 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All businesses listed on this site are officially licensed under South Korea's Medical Service Act (Article 82) and registered in the government's public data portal (data.go.kr). We do not list unlicensed or illegal establishments.

Yes, foreign visitors can use licensed anma services. Communication may be limited as most therapists speak Korean. Consider using a translation app. No appointment is usually needed, but calling ahead is recommended.

Prices vary by location and session length. Generally: 30 min = 20,000-30,000 KRW (~$15-25), 60 min = 30,000-50,000 KRW (~$25-40), 90 min = 50,000-70,000 KRW (~$40-55). Most places accept credit cards. Contact the business directly for exact pricing.

Anmawon (Massage Clinic): Operated directly by a licensed visually impaired massage therapist who is both the owner and practitioner. Anma Sisulso (Treatment Center): A facility that employs licensed massage therapists. Both are equally legitimate and regulated by local governments.

Most establishments accept walk-ins, but calling ahead is recommended to check availability and business hours. Some smaller clinics may have limited operating hours.

Beware of establishments that: cannot show a license number, have non-visually-impaired staff performing massage, are not found in public data, or offer suspicious additional services. Use this site to verify legitimacy before visiting.

Visitor's Guide

Find a Business

Search by region or business name above. All listed businesses are government-licensed.

Call Ahead

Confirm business hours and availability. Say "anma yeyak" (massage reservation) when calling.

Visit & Enjoy

Sessions typically last 30-90 minutes. Payment in KRW (cash or card accepted at most places).

Useful Korean Phrases

EnglishKoreanPronunciation
I'd like a massage안마 받고 싶어요Anma batgo sipeoyo
Full body massage전신 안마Jeonsin anma
Shoulder and neck어깨, 목Eokkae, mok
A little softer please좀 약하게 해주세요Jom yakhage haejuseyo
A little harder please좀 세게 해주세요Jom sege haejuseyo
It hurts아파요Apayo
How much?얼마예요?Eolmayeyo?
Card payment카드 결제Kadeu gyeolje