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Websites
Our national network provides a standard system for assessment, and a variety of services.
http://www.activemassagetherapy.com
Information about Massage in Washington State. Articles, Schools, Find a Therapist.
http://www.amta-wa.org
Offering a variety of information about and for practitioners in Canada.
http://csmta.ca/
ABMP is a professional massage association representing massage, bodywork, somatics practitioners, and estheticians.(Evergreen, CO)
http://www.abmp.com/
A state wide organization for pratitioners.
http://vtmassageguild.org
Information on this hands-on body/mind system designed by Dr Fritz Smith.
http://www.zerobalancing.com/
Provides national certification. McLean, VA.
http://www.ncbtmb.com/
A league of healthcare professionals dedicated to the use and exploration of innovative therapies. Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
http://www.iahp.com/
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.
http://www.asscdm.com
Includes membership and licencing information, and details of continuing education programs.
http://www.amta-ca.org/
An international professional association providing training, certification, and support to practitioners.
http://www.touchpro.com
Contains a geographical guide to members and provides mentoring, direction, continuing education and networking to practitioners.
http://www.omta.net
Provides information on what this Japanese therapy is, what it can do and where to find a qualified practitioner.
http://www.amatsu.info
A non-profit body providing ongoing support for and representing the needs and values of professionals across the world.
http://www.natural-therapies.org
Contains information on legislative issues and a newsletter.
http://www.treasurecoastfsmta.com
Dedicated to knowledge of this Indian form of bodywork.
http://www.varmam.org/
Organisation for all hands on bodywork practitioners within this state.
http://www.waams.asn.au/
A U.S. based Thai massage membership body.
http://www.patmi.com
Assists members to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and provide support in all aspects of their profession.
http://www.mtasa.co.za
A membership organization of massage and bodywork schools with programs approved by the State of California.
http://www.camassageschools.org/
Organization for practitioners of this bodywork technique.
http://www.energeticintegration.info
A federation of non-profit membership organizations in the massage, bodywork and somatic practice field.
http://www.federationmbs.org
A non-profit corporation which represents and supports Trager psychophysical integration and Mentastics movement education.
http://www.Trager.com
Paid membership, whose benefits include the Massage Australia Magazine.
http://www.massageaus.com.au
Nonprofit association serving the needs of Canadian massage practitioners and clients.
http://www.amtwp.org
Group promoting the benefits of infant massage. Includes a list of International trainers.
http://www.iaim.net
Association for this specific type of massage.
http://www.artemisia.net/rmta/
This organization accredits massage schools and related educational institutions.
http://ngbaccred.com
SIte offers details on the education and examination requirements for massage therapists in Canada.
http://ccmex.ca
This organization advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.
http://amtafoundation.org
An organization that provides certification, professional programs and a journal for medical massage therapists.
http://americanmedicalmassage.com
A nationwide organization that promotes the art, science and philosophy of massage therapy in Canada.
http://www.cmta.ca/
The professional organization for Asian Bodywork Therapists practicing in Maryland.
http://www.aobta-md.org
Maintains a professional registry of practitioners and supports organizations that provide training in varied somatic movement disciplines.
http://www.ismeta.org
A non-profit association of therapists certified in the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage dedicated to education and research.
http://www.navalt.org/
Promotes professional standards for practitioners and teachers of this approach to mind/body integration and movement education.
http://www.trager-us.org/
Membership organization that represents practicing professionals of this modality developed by John E. Upledger.
http://www.acsta.com
A nationwide organization of massage professionals who share knowledge, skills and resources to improve industry standards.
http://massagetherapist.com.au
This organization advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.
http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/
FSMTB supports state massage boards in advocating for simplified and standardized licensing of massage therapists.
http://www.fsmtb.org