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Learn Massage Therapy in Pennsylvania - PA
By an allied health world contributing writerPublished: February 19th, 2010
Massage Therapy Training in Pennsylvania
According to a press release on the American Massage Therapy Associations website, Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell signed a House Bill on October 9, 2008 enabling the lawmakers of the state to regulate the profession of massage therapy along with overseeing schools that offer massage therapy training in Pennsylvania. The bill is still being drafted at this time but the current copy can be read at www.amtamassage.org/news/101008pennsylvania_licensing.html
Continuing education and License Renewal for Massage Therapists in Pennsylvania
As a practicing massage therapist it is important for you to continue your education in the art and science of massage and bodywork so that you can help your clients achieve better results and possibly open your practice to serve other individuals. As a certified massage therapist by the NCBTMB you are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years in conjunction with your licensing period. You will need to submit a license renewal fee every two years as well.
Associations
American Massage Therapy Association is the nationwide organization for massage therapists. This organization is set up to disseminate laws and other applicable information to practicing professionals, students and others who have a vested interest in the professions of massage and bodywork.
American Massage Therapy Association
500 Davis St.
Evanston, IL 60201
877/905.2700
www.amtamassage.org
American Massage Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter is the state affiliate of the American Massage Therapy Association and is committed to serving the members of the local area by proactively working to advance the science and art of the massage therapy profession. This organization did much of the work that ultimately pushed the Pennsylvania government to write laws governing this profession within the state.
American Massage Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter
Gina Washlaski, President
1224 Denniston Street
Pittsburg, PA 15217
412/613.2276
www.amtapa.org
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) is the national organization for massage therapists upholding the standards of excellence within the profession and is the nationally recognized licensing board. Many states recognize the NCBTMB exam solely for consideration of licensing to applicants. Pennsylvania is one of these states.
NCBTMB
1901 South Meyers Rd, Suite 240
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630/627-8000
www.ncbtmb.org