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Consumers' Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

As more Americans benefit from therapeutic massage and bodywork, they are discovering the value of obtaining services from Nationally Certified practitioners.

What is National Certification?
National Certification is a credential therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners may hold by meeting certain eligibility criteria, taking and passing an examination, upholding a national Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and demonstrating continued education in the field.

Why Do I Want A Nationally Certified Practitioner?
Nationally Certified practitioners have subscribed to the following statement of practice:

"Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and competence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients."

Smart consumers look for the NCTMB certification credential. Whatever their need - pain relief, rehabilitation, relaxation, or physical or mental rejuvenation - consumers know that Nationally Certified practitioners will provide quality, professional service. National Certification assures consumers that their interests are being protected. It provides much the same security as other medical and health-related certification practices.

National Certification recognizes practitioners who meet standards of proficiency and who are committed to the profession.

(copied from the NCTMB web site)

Virginia Code; Title and Regulations 

Certified Massage Therapists (CMT) are regulated by the Virginia Board of Nursing. All massage therapists at Center 4 Massage Therapy are CMTs (NOT bodywork practitioners) in accordance with Virginia Board of Nursing, Title of Regulations: 18 VAC 90-50-10 et seq.

Is at least 18 years old; 

• Has successfully completed a minimum of 500 hours of training from a massage therapy program, having received programmatic approval from the Virginia Board of Education, Division of Proprietary Schools, or certified or approved by the Virginia Board of Education, Division of Proprietary Schools; the State Council of Higher Education; or an agency in another state, the District of Columbia or a United States territory which approves educational programs, notwithstanding the provisions of § 22.1-320 of the Code of Virginia; 

• Has passed the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork or an exam deemed acceptable to the Board of Nursing leading to national certification; and 

• Has not committed any acts or omissions that would be grounds for disciplinary action or denial of certification as set forth in § 54.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia and 18 VAC 90-50-90.