National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is a non-profit organization that certifies massage therapists and promotes the advancement of massage therapy as a healthcare profession. With the support of organizations like the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF), NCBTMB has been instrumental in establishing standards for massage therapy education and practice. Influenced by the work of pioneers like Ida P. Rolf and Milton Trager, NCBTMB continues to shape the future of massage therapy.