Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession, above and beyond entry-level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commitment to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. I wear the credentials BCTMB with pride for myself, my profession, and, most importantly, my clients.
Therapies for recovery are increasingly shifting from a focus on the body to one on the body, mind, and spirit. Education involves getting in touch with body and feelings, emotional and physical. Massage assists with the realization that a component of the “medicine” is inside of them.
The components of addiction include self-soothing. However, addiction complicates the discomfort that some people have touching and being touched. Massage provides the pathway by way of which clients can empower themselves through a stronger, healthier connection to their bodies.touching or being touched. The early touch experiences of those who struggle with addiction were likely the opposite of healing. Touch through massage can help by putting them in touch with themselves. A willingness to open and trust through massage increasingly helps the body relax and be receptive to life with less fear.