Author: Julie Onofrio
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History of the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Timeline History of the NCBTMB In 1958, AAMM (now AMTA) required that members of the organization must go to an AAMM school and pass a final exam. They also used to have to pay state fees and dues and also must be sponsored by an active member. For a brief time in the early 1970’s,…
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National Certification in massage therapy
Background: The National Certification Board in Massage and Bodywork is the organization that has created the Board Certification Exam and Credential in Massage and Bodywork back in the 1990’s. The idea of having a national certification board was initiated by AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) in 1988. AMTA gave $150,000 and later another $75,000 from…
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Muscles of the Hip – Chart
Pelvis Origin Insertion Action Notes Gluteus maximus Posterior ilium, sacrum coccyx Femur (greater trochanter) and Iliotibial band Forceful extension of the hip, lateral rotation of extended hip, abduct hip (IT band), lower fibers (inserting on trochanter) adduct hip,External rotation stabilizes knee Gluteus medius Ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal lines (below crest) Greater…
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Muscles of the Forearm and Hand – Chart
Muscles of the Forearm and Hand Chart for Massage Therapists Learning the Origins, Insertions and actions of muscles is really just the beginning. Muscles do not move and function as individuals. Repetition is the best way to learn the basics and then your hands on experience with clients will help you put things together. Forearm…
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Massage Politics Resources
There are many issues that the massage therapy profession is faced with. Licensing and Legislation. Each state has their own laws regarding the practice of massage and licensing massage therapists. The scope of practice varies greatly across the US. If you want to move to another state, you have to find out what that state…