Discover the benefits and other information pertaining to massage therapy. Contains web sites for massage therapists and related practitioners, as well as massage therapy schools, professional associations, and more.
Regular Websites
ABMP, the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, is a non-profit organization representing massage, bodywork, somatics practitioners, and estheticians. - ABMP
http://www.abmp.com/
Abundant Health offers certification programs in various forms of massage therapy, as well as individual and group workshops and seminars. - Abundant Health
http://www.abundanthealth.com/
American Massage Therapy Association
The American Massage Therapy Association is a non-profit organization providing information about the laws and practice of massage. - American Massage Therapy Association
http://www.amtamassage.org/
American Massage Therapy Association - California Chapter
The web site for the California Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association includes membership and licencing information, as well as details of continuing education programs. - American Massage Therapy Association - California Chapter
http://www.amta-ca.org/
The Body Basics web site provides information on APNT and ITEC diploma training courses in various forms of massage therapy, including aromatherapy, ayurvedic and reflexology. - Body Basics
http://www.bodybasicsonline.co.uk/
The Body Harmonics offers training certification and re-training courses in various types of massage therapy techniques and disciplines in the United Kingdom. - Body Harmonic
http://www.bodyharmonics.co.uk/
Offers massage services including sports massage, Swedish massage, reiki and lymphatic drainage. - Body Moves Massage Therapy
http://www.bodymoves.net.au/
Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners
The web site for the Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners offers details about the education and examination requirements for massage therapists in Canada. - Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners
http://ccmex.ca/
The web site for the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy (ISMETA) maintains a registry of practitioners, and information about training in somatic movement disciplines. - ISMETA
http://www.ismeta.org/
Jackie’s Sports Massage Therapy
Features specialized massage services to treat sports injuries, head aches and muscle strains. - Jackie’s Sports Massage Therapy
http://www.jackiessportsmassage.com/mainmenu.html
The Massage Register provides information resources about massage therapy, including details about massage therapists, massage therapy schools, associations, license and certification requirements. - Massage Register
http://www.massageregister.com/
This interactive tutorial on massage therapy has been produced by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial covers the background of massage therapy, the benefits and risks, and what happens before, during and after the massage. Viewing this tutorial requires the Flash plug-in. - Massage Therapy
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/massagetherapy/htm/index.htm
Website written by a licensed massage therapist offering information about massage therapy equipment and supplies, employment and jobs, and salary information. - Massage Therapy .net
http://www.massagetherapy.net
The Massage Therapy Foundation is a non-profit organization which advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service. - Massage Therapy Foundation
http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/
This website is dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of massage, becoming a massage therapist, how to find a qualified practitioner, and more. There is an E-Newsletter and a Media Corner, relating to the practice of massage. - massagetherapy.com
http://www.massagetherapy.com
Natural Healers provides information about massage therapy schools, programs, certification, careers and licensing requirements; includes a searchable database and an FAQ. - Natural Healers
http://www.naturalhealers.com/
Ontario Massage Therapist Association
The Ontario Massage Therapist Association (OMTA) is an organization that represents the interests of those who work in the massage sector. You can find out how to become a therapist using this website. There are also job postings to help you advance your career. - Ontario Massage Therapist Association
http://www.omta.com/
San Francisco School of Massage Therapy
The San Francisco School of Massage Therapy offers bodywork massage therapy education with therapist training programs, workshops, seminars, etc. - San Francisco School of Massage Therapy
http://www.sfschoolofmassage.com/
The Soma Institute web site offers details about the diploma in chavutti thirumal massage therapy; complete with an explanation of treatments and a list of practitioners. - Soma Institute - Chavutti
http://www.chavutti.com/
The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
The Commission is a non-profit independent body, improving the quality of education in the fields of massage therapy and bodywork. Full-time staff members are available to schools for consultation on the accreditation process. - The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
http://www.comta.org/