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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 program 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.

10/10/2026

Massage therapists spend their careers caring for others.

Today, on , we’re reminding you to care for the person providing that care, too.

Protecting your well-being might look like setting stronger boundaries around your schedule. Taking time away from your practice. Connecting with colleagues who understand the demands of the profession. Downloading our Test Prep Anxiety eBook. Or simply recognizing when you need rest.

A sustainable career should leave room for the practitioner, too.

What helps you protect your own well-being while caring for others?

10/08/2026

Continuing education should do more than help you check a box.

NCBTMB Approved Providers undergo a thorough review process designed to ensure continuing education meets high standards for quality, relevance, and professional practice.

For massage therapists, choosing an NCBTMB Approved Provider means choosing education designed to help you:

→ Expand your knowledge and skills
→ Stay current within the profession
→ Meet applicable continuing education requirements
→ Bring new knowledge back to your clients and practice
Your time matters. Your education should, too.

Look for the NCBTMB Approved Provider seal when choosing your next CE opportunity.

10/07/2026

Thinking about Board Certification but not sure what the process actually involves?

Becoming Board Certified demonstrates a commitment to advanced knowledge, professional standards, and high-quality care.

To earn the BCTMB credential, candidates must meet NCBTMB eligibility requirements, including:

✓ Holding a current massage therapy license where required or meeting applicable education requirements
✓ Passing a criminal background check
✓ Agreeing to uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
✓ Passing the Board Certification Exam

It’s more than another credential after your name. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate the standards you bring to your profession every day.

Ready to learn more about becoming Board Certified? Visit NCBTMB.org.

10/02/2026

October is here, and you still have three months to make progress toward your professional goals.

What’s one thing you’d like to accomplish before the end of 2026?

🍂 Earn your Board Certification
🍂 Complete continuing education
🍂 Build your professional network
🍂 Grow your practice
🍂 Strengthen your skills in a new area

Wherever you are in your career, professional growth doesn’t have to happen all at once. One intentional next step can move you forward.

What’s on your list before the year ends? Tell us in the comments!

09/30/2026

Professional growth doesn’t always mean changing careers.

Sometimes, it means going deeper into the one you’ve already chosen.

It can look like:
→ Continuing your education
→ Strengthening your skills
→ Staying current as the profession evolves
→ Holding yourself to high professional and ethical standards
→ Building confidence in what you bring to your clients
→ Earning credentials that reflect your commitment to your profession

No matter where you are in your massage therapy career, there’s always an opportunity to keep learning, growing, and moving forward.

What does professional growth look like for you right now?

09/29/2026

Board Certification is about more than adding letters after your name.

It's about building confidence in every stage of your career.

Board Certification can help you:
• Demonstrate your professional knowledge and skills
• Work confidently alongside healthcare providers
• Advance your career
• Show your commitment to excellence
• Differentiate yourself from other massage therapists

And with the NCBTMB Marketing Toolkit, you'll have practical resources to communicate those strengths to clients, employers, and referral partners. These messages align with NCBTMB's core Board Certification positioning around professional recognition, career advancement, and confidence.

Invest in your future with Board Certification: https://ncbtmb.org/board-certification/

09/28/2026

What's really behind the Board Certification exam?

It's more than a test to check off your list.

The Board Certification process is designed to provide an objective way to demonstrate your knowledge and skills as a massage therapy professional.

And preparing for it doesn't mean starting from zero.

Your education, professional experience, continued learning, and study all contribute to the knowledge you bring with you.

The goal of test prep is to help you organize that knowledge, identify areas that may need more attention, and walk into exam day knowing what to expect.

Ready to see where you stand?

NCBTMB offers both a free Test Prep ebook and an Online Practice Exam to help you prepare. Explore them both today: https://ncbtmb.org/board-certification/

09/26/2026

You already know what you know.

Board Certification helps you demonstrate it.

Licensure establishes your ability to legally practice where required. Board Certification goes further—recognizing massage therapists who meet advanced standards and demonstrate their commitment to professional excellence.

It's a credential that can help communicate your knowledge and commitment to clients, employers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

You put years into building your skills.

Consider taking the next step toward a credential that recognizes them.

Learn more about Board Certification: https://ncbtmb.org/board-certification/

09/25/2026

Imagine never wondering what to post about your professional credentials again.
The NCBTMB Marketing Toolkit includes professionally designed social media graphics that make it easy to promote your Board Certification consistently and confidently.

No design experience.
No guesswork.

Just customizable resources that help you share your accomplishments and educate clients about the value of Board Certification.

One toolkit.
Countless ways to promote your practice.

Board Certificants receive exclusive access to the Marketing Toolkit.

Access yours today: https://ncbtmb.org/board-certification/

09/24/2026

Studied the material...and still nervous about exam day?

Knowing the content is only one part of test preparation.

Managing anxiety, creating a realistic study schedule, and developing a test-day strategy can help you feel more prepared when it's time to sit for your Board Certification exam.

Our free Test Prep ebook includes practical guidance to help you:

🧠 Understand and manage test anxiety
📅 Build a study schedule
📝 Strengthen your test-taking strategy
💪 Approach exam day with greater confidence

Preparation isn't about eliminating every nerve.

It's about having a plan when those nerves show up.

Download the Test Anxiety Toolkit today: https://ncbtmb.org/test-prep-ebook/

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500 Davis Street; Suite 975
Burr Ridge, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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+16306278000

Website

http://www.ncbtmb.org/

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