What is CAMTC and what is its purpose?
The California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) was created by the California Legislature through the enactment of Senate Bill 731. The CAMTC is required through state law (California Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq., which may also be referred to as “CAMTC law”) to: (1) Create and implement voluntary certification for the massage therapy profession that will enable consumers to easily identify credible Certified Massage Therapists (CMTs) and Certified Massage Practitioners (CMPs); (2) Ensure that CMTs and CMPs have completed sufficient training at approved schools; and (3) Increase education and training standards consistent with other states. The law took effect January 1, 2009 and the first CAMTC board meeting was held in February 2009. The purpose behind CAMTC’s creation was to serve the interests of the public and the massage profession by establishing standards of professionalism and training and making the process of certification consistent throughout the state
