Massage Therapy and Bodywork Associations
Below are some useful links about Associations on Massage Therapy and Bodywork:
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- Health: Alternative: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Professional Organizations (28)
- Health: Organizations: Alternative (21)
| Active Massage Therapy Network - Our national network provides a standard system for assessment, and a variety of services. |
| ADCM - Canadian Association of Massage Therapists and Other Therapists in Alternative Medicine - A non-profit organization whose goal is to offer therapists recognition and credibility while practicing their profession as a member of the Association. English and French. |
| Amatsu Therapy Association - Provides information on what this Japanese therapy is, what it can do and where to find a qualified practitioner. |
| American Massage Therapy Association - An association providing information about the laws and practice of massage. |
| American Massage Therapy Association - California Chapter - Includes membership and licencing information, and details of continuing education programs. |
| Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals - ABMP is a professional massage association representing massage, bodywork, somatics practitioners, and estheticians.(Evergreen, CO) |
| Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners - Nonprofit association serving the needs of Canadian massage practitioners and clients. |
| Australian Massage Therapists Network (AMTN) - A nationwide organization of massage professionals who share knowledge, skills and resources to improve industry standards. |
| California Alliance of Massage and Bodywork Schools (CAMBS) - A membership organization of massage and bodywork schools with programs approved by the State of California. |
| Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners - CCME offers details about the education and examination requirements for massage therapists in Canada. |
| Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association - Offering a variety of information about and for practitioners in Canada. |
| Federation MBS - A federation of non-profit membership organizations in the massage, bodywork and somatic practice field. |
| Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards - FSMTB supports state massage boards in advocating for simplified and standardized licensing of massage therapists. |
| International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP) - A league of healthcare professionals dedicated to the use and exploration of innovative therapies. Palm Beach Gardens, FL. |
| International Council of Energetic Integration Trainers - Organization for practitioners of this bodywork technique. |
| International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy (ISMETA) - Maintains a professional registry of practitioners and supports organizations that provide training in varied somatic movement disciplines. |
| Massage Australia - Paid membership, whose benefits include the Massage Australia Magazine. |
| Massage Therapy Association South Africa - Assists members to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and provide support in all aspects of their profession. |
| Massage Therapy Foundation - This organization advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service. |
| National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) - Provides national certification. McLean, VA. |
| North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy (NAVALT) - A non-profit association of therapists certified in the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage dedicated to education and research. |
| The Oregon Massage Therapists Association - Includes a geographical guide to members and provides mentoring, direction, continuing education and networking to practitioners. |
| Rhythmical Massage Therapy Association of North America - Association for this specific type of massage. |
| Romanian Association of Massage and Reflexology - An apolitical nonprofit that promotes education and professional ethics. Includes services and goals, membership categories and founder's statement. |
| Thirumoolar Varmalogy Institute - Dedicated to knowledge of this Indian form of bodywork. |
| TouchPro Institute of Chair Massage - An international professional association providing training, certification, and support to practitioners. |
| Trager.com - A non-profit corporation which represents and supports Trager psychophysical integration and Mentastics movement education. |
| United States Trager Association - Promotes professional standards for practitioners and teachers of this approach to mind/body integration and movement education. |
| Washington State AMTA Chapter - Information about Massage in Washington State. Articles, Schools, Find a Therapist. |
| Zero Balancing Association - Information on this hands-on body/mind system designed by Dr Fritz Smith. |
