Business Details
We are dedicated to representing the image, growth, and protection of medical massage therapists across the United States. Our organization was specifically created to promote Medical Massage Therapy as a respected allied health care profession. We strive to encourage unity within the broader massage profession through our commitment to professional standards, education, and testing. Our ultimate goal is to establish medical massage as a valid and scientifically recognized therapy within health care facilities. We understand that it is imperative for laws and policies to set the highest standards of education and health care to ensure patient safety. We provide several programs designed to educate and assist therapists in their practice and professional growth. We have established stringent competency standards through our examination and testing arm, the National Board Certification Agency.
We are proud that the NBCA is the first certifying agency to provide credible assessment for medical massage therapists in the US. Our mission ensures the integrity of the profession through peer-reviewed, analytical, and statistical processes that identify competent professionals. We operate as a membership-driven organization, supported by a dedicated team of employees, volunteers, board members, and physician consultants. We offer ongoing special training programs and continuing education seminars to expand practitioner knowledge and keep certifications current. We believe that by defining our own values and preparing for future regulation, we can establish our members firmly in both the public and clinical arenas.
We are proud that the NBCA is the first certifying agency to provide credible assessment for medical massage therapists in the US. Our mission ensures the integrity of the profession through peer-reviewed, analytical, and statistical processes that identify competent professionals. We operate as a membership-driven organization, supported by a dedicated team of employees, volunteers, board members, and physician consultants. We offer ongoing special training programs and continuing education seminars to expand practitioner knowledge and keep certifications current. We believe that by defining our own values and preparing for future regulation, we can establish our members firmly in both the public and clinical arenas.
Highlights and features
- We set the highest standards for medical massage education and policy.
- We are the first certifying agency to provide credible medical massage assessment.
- Our stringent competency standards ensure professional integrity and public safety.
- We offer over 20 NCBTMB approved continuing education programs.
- Our organization is supported by dedicated physician consultants and advisory boards.
Services
Professional Standards Development
We advocate for laws and policies that ensure patients receive safe and scientific methods of therapy. Our work defines the values of the allied health field to prevent them from being defined by external entities. This prepares qualified medical massage therapists for future regulation and establishes them in the clinical arena.
Medical Massage Education
We offer initial and continuing education programs designed to assist practitioners in their growth. Our goal is to establish medical massage as a valid therapy through awareness and specialized training. These programs include ongoing seminars and diplomate programs provided by experienced instructors like Christopher Holmes, D.N.
National Board Certification Testing
The National Board Certification Agency serves as our examination arm and provides a credible assessment of medical massage therapists. We established the first stringent competency standards for certification in the United States. Our process uses peer-reviewed and statistical analysis to identify qualified professionals for the public and governmental agencies.
Continuing Education Programs
We provide over 20 continuing education programs to expand your knowledge and maintain your current certification. Most of these courses are NCBTMB approved, ensuring they meet high educational standards. This offering helps therapists stay current with the latest scientific methods in medical massage therapy.
