What is the most important reason for
insisting on an NCBTMB certified professional? You are.
Because whether you’re visiting a massage therapist or
bodyworker for relaxation, rehabilitation or
rejuvenation, you deserve to be treated by a
practitioner who is both skilled and knowledgeable. And
that’s what the NCBTMB credential stands for – a
commitment to excellence.
To become nationally certified, a practitioner must
demonstrate mastery of core skills and knowledge, pass
an NCBTMB standardized exam, uphold the organization’s
Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and take part
in continued education.
Today, there are more than 89,000 nationally certified
practitioners throughout the country – and you can find
them in physician offices, private practices, spas,
rehab facilities, health clubs and hospitals.
Frequently ask Questions.
Why is
national certification important? National certification sets high standards for
massage and bodywork practitioners. It protects
consumers and employers by ensuring that certified
practitioners have the necessary skills and knowledge to
perform their job – and that they are committed to
upholding NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of
Ethics.
What are the benefits of massage?
The field of therapeutic massage and bodywork draws from
touch therapies of both Western and non-Western
traditions. Practitioners incorporate knowledge of
anatomy, physiology and pathology to address soft tissue
dysfunctions, stress related conditions and energy
imbalances.
Massage therapy has been proven effective in:
Relieving
back pain
Boosting
immune system
Reducing
anxiety
Lowering
blood pressure
Treating
migraines
Decreasing
carpal tunnel symptoms
Easing
post-operative pain
Alleviating
side effects of cancer
Source: American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Fact
Sheets
What types of massage and bodywork techniques
are part of the national certification program? NCBTMB’s program includes practitioners from
all modalities and disciplines, including Swedish
massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, Rolfing®, Trager®
techniques, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy and more.
