Learn Massage Therapy in Alabama - AL

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 7th, 2010

Currently there are no professional organizations devoted to massage therapy training in Alabama, but the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy is a helpful tool that you can use to learn more about certification and licensing. You can also read minutes from board meetings, which will enable you to stay current to massage therapy news and issues, whether nationally or specifically in the state of Alabama.

Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
610 S. McDonough Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Telephone: 334-269-9990 or
866-873-4664

Fax: 334-263-6115

Nationally, there are three professional organizations that massage therapists can associate with. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Alabama chapter, provides a supportive forum for education and continuing education processes and allows members to network with professionals in the field. Professional membership is approximately $235 and student membership is $79.

The American Massage Therapy Association
500 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201.
Telephone: 1-877-905-2700
http://www.amtamassage.org

The American Massage Therapy Association – Alabama Chapter
http://www.amta-alchapter.org

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) is another national organization that provides liability insurance benefits to their members. This could be a great advantage for you if you’re looking to be licensed in Alabama, since their certification requirements include proof of $1,000,000 liability coverage.

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
25188 Genesee Trail Road
Golden, CO 80401
Telephone: 800-458-2267
Fax 800-667-8260
http://www.abmp.com

Lastly, the International Massage Association (IMA) takes a more global perspective in massage therapy, which will include different cultural massage practices than those employed in the United States. Self-employed therapists represent the majority of the members, so if you are aspiring to work for yourself, then this is a good organization for you to become involved in.

International Massage Association
25 South 4th Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Telephone: 540-351-0800
Fax: 540-351-0816
http://www.imagroup.com