National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Defining & advancing the highest standards in the massage therapy and bodywork profession. Choose Board Certified. Visit ncbtmb.org. Stay connected!

Board Certification represents credibility, integrity and professional commitment. As the highest voluntary credential attainable in the massage therapy and bodywork profession, Board Certified practitioners pledge to uphold a rigorous Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. NCBTMB’s programmatic work includes an Approved Provider program for continuing education; an Assigned School Outreach pro

gram to provide schools with resources and support; an Ethics & Discipline program to hold certificants to high standards; an Exam Development program; and a School Compliance program to help ensure the quality of massage programs. NCBTMB also champions the cause to help eliminate Human Trafficking from the massage therapy profession. NCBTMB Social Media Community Guidelines
Stay connected to a community whose certificants and educators have attained the highest credentials in the profession. By using NCBTMB’s social media platforms, you agree to the following:
- Be respectful. Posts that are offensive, off-topic, or spread misinformation will be removed. Those who violate this rule may be banned.
- Unapproved advertisements for products or services will be removed
- Posts that do not comply with Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities will be removed. https://www.facebook.com/terms.php
- By posting or commenting on our page, you give NCBTMB unrestricted permission to use any comments or posts for future communications and marketing materials. NCBTMB has the right to edit or remove any content at any time. You can reach NCBTMB by calling 1-800- 296-0664 or email us at [email protected]. Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm Central Time.

Board Approved CEs are essential to maintaining Board Certification and state licensure.Search the Approved Provider dir...
06/18/2026

Board Approved CEs are essential to maintaining Board Certification and state licensure.

Search the Approved Provider directory in the comments for home study or in-person learning opportunities 👇

A study found that after four weeks of treatment, multiple 60-minute massages per week was more effective than fewer or ...
06/16/2026

A study found that after four weeks of treatment, multiple 60-minute massages per week was more effective than fewer or shorter sessions for individuals with chronic neck pain (link in the comments).

Look for a Board Certified massage therapist to help you create a customized approach to your health and wellness goals!

06/15/2026

COMTA is excited to announce a new opportunity for schools following NCBTMB’s decision to sunset the Assigned School Program.

In partnership with NCBTMB, schools can now apply for COMTA-Endorsed Curriculum recognition—a streamlined alternative that highlights the strength of your curriculum while offering continued support and engagement.

For a limited time, application and renewal fees are waived (nearly a $2,000 value).

Learn more and get started here: https://comta.org/comta-endorsed-curriculum/

We look forward to welcoming you to the COMTA community.

If you’re preparing to earn Board Certification, here’s what you need to know about the exam day:✅ The Board Certificati...
06/11/2026

If you’re preparing to earn Board Certification, here’s what you need to know about the exam day:

✅ The Board Certification exam is taken online and consists of 140 multiple-choice questions.
✅ Four choices are provided for each multiple-choice question. Only one choice is the correct answer.
✅ You will have 140 minutes to complete the certification exam.
✅ A computer scores the exam as either pass or fail.
✅ You will be notified about passing or failing the exam within a few weeks.

It’s important to set yourself up for success with the right study plan. Get our free Test Prep ebook in the comments!

👏 Congratulations to the 40 massage therapists who recently earned their Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and ...
06/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to the 40 massage therapists who recently earned their Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)! 👏

Visit the link in the comments for the full list of new Board Certificants.

As NCBTMB grows and evolves, we wanted to share an update regarding our Assigned Schools program. The Board made a strat...
06/03/2026

As NCBTMB grows and evolves, we wanted to share an update regarding our Assigned Schools program. The Board made a strategic decision to sunset the Assigned Schools program effective today, June 3, to focus on what NCBTMB does best: Board Certification and the Approved Provider Program.

We fully support COMTA’s leadership in school accreditation and curriculum endorsement. Current Assigned Schools are encouraged to consider these COMTA programs, which offer recognition, credibility, and a supportive community of likeminded schools.

NCBTMB and COMTA are united in our shared mission to serve as pillars of the massage therapy profession, fostering excellence in education and practice. This partnership affirms our organizations' commitment to upholding the highest standards in the massage therapy profession.

When you know, you know 👀
06/02/2026

When you know, you know 👀

We couldn’t agree more 🫶
05/21/2026

We couldn’t agree more 🫶

The Department of Education has proposed a new accountability rule under AHEAD that would measure the value of undergrad...
05/13/2026

The Department of Education has proposed a new accountability rule under AHEAD that would measure the value of undergraduate certificate programs using a flawed earnings comparison based on American Community Survey data.

As written, the proposal unfairly compares career education graduates against a benchmark that already includes individuals with vocational and trade certificates, creating a misleading and legally questionable standard.

Submit your comment today — visit the link in the comments for an outreach template and guide.

Board Certification has helped Dustin Blackman, LMT, BCTMB, advance and expand his career in medical massage. “Maintaini...
05/08/2026

Board Certification has helped Dustin Blackman, LMT, BCTMB, advance and expand his career in medical massage.

“Maintaining Board Certification has greatly benefited my career. It is considered one of the highest achievements in massage therapy, and it drives me to grow every day.

For example, this commitment helped my practice expand year over year — I’ve even partnered with the Chief Medical Officer at Shoals Hospital to further integrate massage into patient care. Board Certification has opened doors and reinforced my credibility as an expert clinician.”

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