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Consumers
Whether you’re considering your very first massage – or just finished scheduling your weekly session with a licensed bodyworker – we appreciate the opportunity to provide important information and helpful resources.

From massage facts to frequently asked questions and a glossary of terms to an explanation of why it’s so critical that you insist on a nationally certified practitioner, NCBTMB is here to connect you with answers to your questions.

And if you’re looking for one of the more than 89,000 NCBTMB certified therapeutic massage therapists and bodyworkers nationwide, click here to Find a Practitioner.


  
Why certified practitioners?
Find out why it's so important to choose a nationally certified professional.
  
Consumers FAQ
Find out answers to frequently asked questions.
  
Massage facts
Learn about massage and the many benefits it offers.
  
Consumers guide
Download and print this helpful guide.
  
What you should know
Know what to expect when you get a massage.
  
Glossary: therapy & techniques
Learn massage and bodywork terms and techniques.
  
Find a nationally certified practitioner
Locate a nearby NCBTMB certified professional.
  
Find NCBTMB Assigned Schools
Locate a nearby massage school.
  
Certificants: violations of ethics/standards
Consult NCBTMB's list of sanctions.
  
File a complaint
Let us know if an NCBTMB standard or code has been violated.

 
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