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As
more Americans benefit
from therapeutic massage
and bodywork, they are
discovering the value of
obtaining services from
Nationally Certified
practitioners.
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. |
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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.
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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
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
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