What is NCBTMB?
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) is an independent, private, nonprofit organization that fosters high standards of ethical and professional practice through a recognized certification program. NCBTMB certifies massage and bodywork practitioners on behalf of the profession for the benefit of consumers, employers and certificants. More than 50 certificants volunteer time for the administration of NCBTMB, which is operated by a staff of full-time employees. NCBTMB’s certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certified Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting branch of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). NOCA is a national, non-governmental, public protection and standards-setting organization.