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Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®)
Issued by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Earners of the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) badge have attained the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession. They know and can demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities. Earners of this badge have advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of massage therapy and bodywork.
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®)
Issued by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Earners of the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) badge have attained the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession. They know and can demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities. Earners of this badge have advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of massage therapy and bodywork. Earners of the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) badge have attained the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession. They know and can demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities. Earners of this badge have advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of massage therapy and bodywork.
Skills
- Client Assessment and Treatment
- Complementary Therapies
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Integrative Health
- Lymphatic Massage
- Massage Business Practices
- Massage Licensure Laws
- Massage Techniques
- Massage Therapy Certification
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Non-pharmacological Pain Management
- Pain Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Relaxation Massage
- Therapeutic Massage
Earning Criteria
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Pass a proctored exam on massage therapy and bodywork complete with identity verification at an NCBTMB contracted testing site: Exam tests therapist's skills and knowledge in the following areas: (1) Massage Modalities, Techniques, and Manual Forces, (2) Applied Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology/Injury, And Pharmacology, (3) Professional Communication, (4) Professionalism & Ethics, (5) Laws & Business Practices, (6) Assessment And Customized Treatment Plans.
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Pass an extensive criminal background check.
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Verification of current massage therapy state license (if practicing in a state requiring licensure.)
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Agree to uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
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In a state without massage licensure, applicant must graduate from an NCBTMB Assigned School.
Graston Technique Certified Clinician
WHAT IS GRASTON TECHNIQUE THERAPY?
Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique (GT) therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. GT therapy can help you enjoy life again.
Our unique technique and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Here is list of some of the most common conditions treated with Graston Technique therapy.
- Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)
- Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)
- Fibromyalgia
- Hamstring Injuries
- Hip Pain
- IT Band (Iliotibial Band)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)
- Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)
- Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)
- Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)
- Scar Tissue
- Trigger Finger
- Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)