Consumers' Guide to
Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
As more Americans benefit from therapeutic massage and bodywork, they are discovering the value of obtaining services from Nationally Certified Practitioners.
Nationally Certified therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners bring you the quality, consistency and trust you deserve.
For millions of Americans of all ages, therapeutic massage and bodywork are the solutions to many of the physical and stress-related problems of our age. These individuals have found the value of touch through the various modern and ancient healing arts of massage and bodywork. Through consumer demand, research, professional standards and a new National Certification Program, these arts have entered the mainstream of modern medical, health, fitness and wellness practice.
What Is National Certification?
National Certification is a credential therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners may hold by meeting certain eligibility criteria, taking and passing an examination, upholding a national Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and demonstrating continued education in the field.
Why Do I Want A Nationally Certified Practitioner?
Nationally Certified practitioners have subscribed to the following statement of practice:
"Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and competence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."
Smart consumers look for the NCTMB certification credential. Whatever their need - pain relief, rehabilitation, relaxation, or physical or mental rejuvenation - consumers know that Nationally Certified practitioners will provide quality, professional service. National Certification assures consumers that their interests are being protected. It provides much the same security as other medical and health-related certification practices. National Certification recognizes practitioners who meet standards of proficiency and who are committed to the profession.
Today, more than 80,000 Nationally Certified Practitioners serve millions of consumers. Nationally Certified practitioners are at work in a number of capacities - in physicians' offices, private practices, health clubs, fitness centers, spas and hospitals. Consumers who travel can feel confident using the services of a nationally certified practitioner whose practices are aligned with a national standard. NCBTMB recognizes the importance of maintaining the public trust. Each candidate for National Certification must read and agree to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
The statement reads, "Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and confidence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."The code stresses professional conduct, consumer protection and integrity of services. The NCTMB seal of certification represents the commitment to competent and ethical practice by therapists in the industry. "Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and competence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."
Questions & Answers
How can I locate a Nationally Certified massage therapist or bodywork practitioner in my area?
Look for the NCTMB certification credential, or call 800.296.0664. NCBTMB maintains a registry of Nationally Certified Practitioners.
What is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork?
NCBTMB is an independent, private, nonprofit organization formed to set high standards of ethical and professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program. NCBTMB also promotes the worth of National Certification to the public and the profession, maintains the quality of the National Certification Program, and requires continuing education to keep practitioners current with advances in the field. NCBTMB certifies massage therapists and bodyworkers on behalf of the profession for the benefit of consumers, employers and practitioners.
What does it mean to be Nationally Certified?
National Certification sets standards for massage and bodywork practitioners. National Certification protects the consumer, the profession and employers by ensuring that individuals who obtain this credential have skills consistent with specific national standards and criteria. To become eligible for certification, practitioners must possess certain levels of education, experience and training, demonstrate mastery of core skills, abilities and knowledge, and pass a certification exam.
What types of massage and bodywork techniques
are part of the national certification program?
The NCBTMB Certification Program is designed to include practitioners from all modalities and disciplines. These include Swedish massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, Rolfing, Trager techniques, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy and more.
Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
As more Americans benefit from therapeutic massage and bodywork, they are discovering the value of obtaining services from Nationally Certified Practitioners.
Nationally Certified therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners bring you the quality, consistency and trust you deserve.
For millions of Americans of all ages, therapeutic massage and bodywork are the solutions to many of the physical and stress-related problems of our age. These individuals have found the value of touch through the various modern and ancient healing arts of massage and bodywork. Through consumer demand, research, professional standards and a new National Certification Program, these arts have entered the mainstream of modern medical, health, fitness and wellness practice.
What Is National Certification?
National Certification is a credential therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners may hold by meeting certain eligibility criteria, taking and passing an examination, upholding a national Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and demonstrating continued education in the field.
Why Do I Want A Nationally Certified Practitioner?
Nationally Certified practitioners have subscribed to the following statement of practice:
"Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and competence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."
Smart consumers look for the NCTMB certification credential. Whatever their need - pain relief, rehabilitation, relaxation, or physical or mental rejuvenation - consumers know that Nationally Certified practitioners will provide quality, professional service. National Certification assures consumers that their interests are being protected. It provides much the same security as other medical and health-related certification practices. National Certification recognizes practitioners who meet standards of proficiency and who are committed to the profession.
Today, more than 80,000 Nationally Certified Practitioners serve millions of consumers. Nationally Certified practitioners are at work in a number of capacities - in physicians' offices, private practices, health clubs, fitness centers, spas and hospitals. Consumers who travel can feel confident using the services of a nationally certified practitioner whose practices are aligned with a national standard. NCBTMB recognizes the importance of maintaining the public trust. Each candidate for National Certification must read and agree to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The statement reads, "Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and confidence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."The code stresses professional conduct, consumer protection and integrity of services. The NCTMB seal of certification represents the commitment to competent and ethical practice by therapists in the industry. "Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and competence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."
Questions & Answers
How can I locate a Nationally Certified massage therapist or bodywork practitioner in my area?
Look for the NCTMB certification credential, or call 800.296.0664. NCBTMB maintains a registry of Nationally Certified Practitioners.
What is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork?
NCBTMB is an independent, private, nonprofit organization formed to set high standards of ethical and professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program. NCBTMB also promotes the worth of National Certification to the public and the profession, maintains the quality of the National Certification Program, and requires continuing education to keep practitioners current with advances in the field. NCBTMB certifies massage therapists and bodyworkers on behalf of the profession for the benefit of consumers, employers and practitioners.
What does it mean to be Nationally Certified?
National Certification sets standards for massage and bodywork practitioners. National Certification protects the consumer, the profession and employers by ensuring that individuals who obtain this credential have skills consistent with specific national standards and criteria. To become eligible for certification, practitioners must possess certain levels of education, experience and training, demonstrate mastery of core skills, abilities and knowledge, and pass a certification exam.
What types of massage and bodywork techniques
are part of the national certification program?
The NCBTMB Certification Program is designed to include practitioners from all modalities and disciplines. These include Swedish massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, Rolfing, Trager techniques, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy and more.
