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• Health: Alternative: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Professional Organizations  (28)
• Health: Organizations: Alternative  (21)

» Active Massage Therapy Network - Our national network provides a standard system for assessment, and a variety of services.




» ADCM - Canadian Association of Massage Therapists and Other Therapists in Alternative Medicine - 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.




» Amatsu Therapy Association - Provides information on what this Japanese therapy is, what it can do and where to find a qualified practitioner.




» American Massage Therapy Association - An association providing information about the laws and practice of massage.




» American Massage Therapy Association - California Chapter - Includes membership and licencing information, and details of continuing education programs.




» Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals - ABMP is a professional massage association representing massage, bodywork, somatics practitioners, and estheticians.(Evergreen, CO)




» Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners - Nonprofit association serving the needs of Canadian massage practitioners and clients.




» Australian Massage Therapists Network (AMTN) - A nationwide organization of massage professionals who share knowledge, skills and resources to improve industry standards.




» California Alliance of Massage and Bodywork Schools (CAMBS) - A membership organization of massage and bodywork schools with programs approved by the State of California.




» Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners - CCME offers details about the education and examination requirements for massage therapists in Canada.




» Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association - Offering a variety of information about and for practitioners in Canada.




» Federation MBS - A federation of non-profit membership organizations in the massage, bodywork and somatic practice field.




» Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards - FSMTB supports state massage boards in advocating for simplified and standardized licensing of massage therapists.




» International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP) - A league of healthcare professionals dedicated to the use and exploration of innovative therapies. Palm Beach Gardens, FL.




» International Council of Energetic Integration Trainers - Organization for practitioners of this bodywork technique.




» International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy (ISMETA) - Maintains a professional registry of practitioners and supports organizations that provide training in varied somatic movement disciplines.




» Massage Australia - Paid membership, whose benefits include the Massage Australia Magazine.




» Massage Therapy Association South Africa - Assists members to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and provide support in all aspects of their profession.




» Massage Therapy Foundation - This organization advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.




» National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) - Provides national certification. McLean, VA.




» North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy (NAVALT) - A non-profit association of therapists certified in the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage dedicated to education and research.




» The Oregon Massage Therapists Association - Includes a geographical guide to members and provides mentoring, direction, continuing education and networking to practitioners.




» Rhythmical Massage Therapy Association of North America - Association for this specific type of massage.




» Romanian Association of Massage and Reflexology - An apolitical nonprofit that promotes education and professional ethics. Includes services and goals, membership categories and founder's statement.




» Thirumoolar Varmalogy Institute - Dedicated to knowledge of this Indian form of bodywork.




» TouchPro Institute of Chair Massage - An international professional association providing training, certification, and support to practitioners.




» Trager.com - A non-profit corporation which represents and supports Trager psychophysical integration and Mentastics movement education.




» United States Trager Association - Promotes professional standards for practitioners and teachers of this approach to mind/body integration and movement education.




» Washington State AMTA Chapter - Information about Massage in Washington State. Articles, Schools, Find a Therapist.




» Zero Balancing Association - Information on this hands-on body/mind system designed by Dr Fritz Smith.