Burr Ridge, Ill. (May 21, 2019)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today the results of its 2019 BCTMB Annual Survey. The results are available at https://www.ncbtmb.org/about-ncbtmb/bctmb-annual-survey/. This compilation of data was gathered by NCBTMB from active Board Certificants (BCTMBs). This data provides an overview of the current state of BCTMBs,…

This post was originally written and published by Whitney Lowe of Academy of Clinical Massage on January 9, 2018. — There is a great deal of confusion in our profession (as well as many others) about the terms certificate and certification. We have an abundance of marketing and promotional materials in our field which advertise…

Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 19, 2019)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today a new Specialty Certificate Program in Reflexology, available immediately. “NCB is thrilled to provide this opportunity to massage therapists and reflexologists throughout the country,” commented Donna Sarvello, VP of Educational Support. “This program was created based on direct…

NCBTMB is sharing this press released on behalf of our Specialty Partner, Crouse Hospital, in Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse, N.Y. (March 7, 2019)—Crouse Health and our partners, Nicole Miller, M.S., L.M.T., Clear Path for Veterans, and NCBTMB are excited to announce a new program, Warrior Hands, specifically designed to support our nation’s veteran massage therapists.  Join…

Burr Ridge, Ill. (February 28, 2019)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is proud to partner with the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) to introduce a FREE Research Webinar Series. The first webinar in the series, Part I: Why Research?, took place on February 28, 2019 @ Noon CT / 1pm ET. A…

Burr Ridge, Ill. (February 25, 2019) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today Rebekah Owens, LMT, BCTMB and Dolly Wallace, LMT, BCTMB were positively voted through by Certificants to join the NCBTMB Certification Board. Additionally, Portia B. Resnick, LMT, BCTMB was named President-Elect. All three roles are effective as of…

Burr Ridge, Ill. (February 20, 2019)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today the upcoming launch of the Massage Therapy Assessment for Certification (MTAC). The MTAC will officially launch in Spring 2019. The purpose of the MTAC is to provide a personalized assessment of an individual’s strengths and weaknesses in preparation…

Burr Ridge, Ill. / Evanston, Ill. (February 5, 2019)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) announced today a free 2019 Research Webinar Series to further define research, its impact on the profession, and resources for engagement. The first webinar is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2019…

Burr Ridge, Ill. / Baltimore County, Md. (January 28, 2018)–The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is proud to partner with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) to offer students the chance to earn a Specialty Certificate in Massage Therapy for Integrative Healthcare. This certificate of distinction gives Massage Therapy students an…

Burr Ridge, Ill. (January 17, 2019) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today the launch of its Certification Board elections. Eligible voters have until January 31, 2019 at 11:59 PM Central Time to participate. The two professionals selected to join the NCBTMB Certification Board are Rebekah Owens, LMT, BCTMB and…