Myths of becoming Nationally Certified in Massage and Bodywork

Why Become Certified

 

National Certification:

* Represents the highest professional credential in the field
* Denotes the mark of a true professional committed to safe and ethical practice
* Gains you recognition, visibility, and credibility
* Increases your employment opportunities and mobility between states
* Allows reimbursement by various insurance companies
* Connects you to NCBTMB's locator service for employers and consumers
* Provides reassurance to the consumer, the profession and the employer

This is what the National Certification Board in Massage claims they do, but in reality you will most likely find that no one will ever ask you if you are nationally certified or if you are even licensed.

The recognition you get  in the profession will come as a result of your own hard work, experience, professionalism, ability to interact with clients and your beliefs about yourself and what you do.

The NCB is trying to make others think that is protecting the consumer but there is great controversy over what.   There has been no evidence to date that shows that massage causes any harm.  Keith Grant has been researching it and reports on it in his paper on massage governance.

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