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NCBTMB and Academy of Clinical Massage Launch Clinical Rehabilitative Massage Specialty Certificate Program
Burr Ridge, Ill. / Sisters, Org. (April 11, 2017)—The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today a partnership with the Academy of Clinical Massage (“Academy”) to introduce the profession’s first Clinical Rehabilitative Massage Specialty Certificate Program.
“For decades, stakeholders and professionals in our field have been looking for some type of recognized credential that can validate the training and experience of massage therapists who treat pain and injury conditions,” explains Academy Director, Whitney Lowe. “This specialty certificate program has been uniquely designed to address this deficit.”
NCBTMB and HTD Partner To Power Up Massage Marketing For Members
Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 22, 2017)--NCBTMB, the certification body for massage therapists and bodywork practitioners, has partnered with HTD (Holistic Therapies Directory), which is a unique content marketing platform designed to help therapists increase their online presence exponentially without the heavy costs of seo companies and content marketing companies.
This unique synergy between the respective organizations offers NCBTMB members a special deal to benefit their businesses online whether they are just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to gain further online reach.
Vanessa Spasovski, Marketing and PR Manager, NCBTMB says;
NCBTMB Names Matthews Chair of Certification Board
Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today Teresa M. Matthews, LMT, CPT, BCTMB, has been named Chair of the Certification Board, effective immediately.
Matthews’ new role as Chair comes at the departure of former Board Chair, Bruce Baltz. Baltz was given the opportunity to participate in the recent Certification Board Elections following NCB’s recent restructuring; however, due to personal reasons, Baltz notified NCB he would no longer be able to carry out his role.
NCBTMB Releases 2017 Certification Board Election Results
Burr Ridge, Ill. (March 1, 2017) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today all professionals up for election to its Certification Board were positively voted through. All four professionals will take on the new role as of March 1, 2017.
NCBTMB Launches Certification Board Elections, Reiterates Commitment to Board Certification
Burr Ridge, Ill. (February 1, 2017) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today the launch of its Certification Board elections. Eligible voters have until February 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM Central Time to participate.
MASSAGE MAGAZINE: New Massage Continuing Education Plan Met with Opposition
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NCBTMB and Crouse Hospital Introduce Specialty Certificate in Military Veteran Massage
AMTA & NCBTMB Launch New Sports Massage Specialty Certificate Program
Burr Ridge, Ill. / Evanston, Ill. (July 13, 2016) – The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) are excited to announce a new sports massage certificate program for massage therapists. The new education program culminates in the opportunity for massage therapists to earn the AMTA/NCBTMB Sports Massage Specialty Certificate.
NCBTMB Ethics and Standards Committee Seeks Public Member
Burr Ridge, Ill. (July 12, 2016) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today it is seeking a Public Member to serve on its Ethics and Standards Committee.
The NCBTMB Ethics and Standards committee members review, investigate, and make final determinations regarding complaints of ethical violations and professional discipline matters related to NCBTMB National and Board Certificants. In addition to performing investigations, committee members participate in monthly Ethics and Standards meetings via teleconference. Monthly meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month starting at 12:00pm ET, and last between 45 minutes to 2 hours.
NCBTMB Launches Resource Center, Offers Customizable Marketing Tools, Discounted Supplies
Burr Ridge, Ill. (June 10, 2016) – The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) announced today the launch of the NCBTMB Resource Center, a comprehensive online store offering customized marketing collateral, promotional materials, supplies, and more for the entire massage therapy and bodywork profession.
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