Massage Therapy Associations and Related Organizations

Alberta Registered Massage Therapists Society
Alberta's Registered Massage Therapists Society is in charge of regulating and examining students for registration.

Alexander Technique International
ATI is a worldwide teacher, student and friends organization working to improve and embrace higher function through movement improvement.

Alliance for Massage Therapy Education
Alliance Goals are to Strengthen and improve massage education, Provide forums for learning, Serve as the designated representative for massage therapy education.
Develop standards that guide and inform the effective teaching of massage therapy.


American Academy of Pain Management (ICE)
Pain Management Academy. Become credentialed and gain access to continuing education credits for pain reduction and management with focused techniques.

American Massage Therapy Association
Membership in this association gives you Liability Insurance coverage, business/continuing education information and more.

American Medical Massage Association (ICE)
AMMA membership includes Liability, Health and Disability Insurance. It also provides products, CEU, business and retirement planning education.

American Organization for Bodywork Therapists of Asia (ICE)


For students, practitioners, instructors, schools and programs representing Asian Bodywork Therapies. Membership includes insurance, profession building and educational events.

American Society for the Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique Society for the US. Helping to improve self care, mental health and skill enhancement for athletes through proper techniques.

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Membership with ABMP provides student and professional insurance coverage, marketing and business tools, Massage & Bodywork magazine and Different Strokes newsletter.

Association for Research and Enlightenment
Research and Enlightenment with Edgar Cayce based Ancient Mysteries, Personal Spirituality and True Health Newsletters and Venture Inward magazine.

Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance
Canada organization that promotes the betterment of health care through the art, science and philosophy of massage therapy.

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (ICE)
Information for Massage Therapists in Ontario.

Esalen Massage and Bodywork Association
Establishment and education maintenance for certification of practitioners and teachers of Esalen Massage.

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
Improve the standards of massage therapy education, licensure, and practice. Valid reliable licensing examination to determine entry-level competence (MBLEx).

Federation Quebecoise Des Massotherapeutes
Quebec Federation for professional Massage Therapists imposing higher standards for practicing in the home, clinics, sports centers and spas.

Florida State Massage Therapy Association
Florida's professional Massage Therapy Association provides standards, chapter meetings, continuing education and professional liability insurance coverage.

Hands-On Trade Association (HOTA)
An association of professionals in fields related to touch. Providing a benefits package that includes professional insurance and business building tools.

Hospital-Based Massage Network
A network supporting integration through therapy work helping patients to heal more fully.

International Association of Infant Massage
Education, research and training for parents and caregivers to promote nurturing touch and communication.

International Loving Touch Foundation
Training program for infant massage for certification.

International Massage Association
Professional & premises liability insurance, group health insurance and retirement plans for Massage Therapists.

International Myomassethics Federation
Furthering Education under the guidance of bylaws to insure proper regulation. Offering professional affiliation, discounted insurance, newsletter, legislative support, inexpensive education and members directory.

Massage Therapist Association of Alberta
Education, professional standards, member services and advocacy for Alberta Massage Therapists.

Minnesota Touch Movement Network
Professional Association for Minnesota supporting the healing professions with continuing education and regulation of standards.

Missouri Legislative Massage Awareness League
Support for Professional Registration and Licensing in the Missouri House of Representatives.

National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists
National and International support of professional affiliation for Nurse Massage Therapists.

National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (ICE)
Certification with Examination of Massage Therapists to gain licensure for state requirements.

New York Institute of Massage Alumni Association
NY Alumni provides professional membership for health care and Licensed Massage Therapists with continuing education, networking and discounts on professional insurance, advertising supplies and equipment.

New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists
Offering free hands-on workshops, annual conference, email chat group, consumer referral, networking and liability insurance.

Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists' Association
Promoting high standards of Massage Therapists in Canada.

Ontario Massage Therapist Association or Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario
Gathered information for the benefited of Massage Therapists and Ontario citizens education and finding RMTs.

Oregon Massage Therapist Association
A grass-roots professional organization that offers affordable dues for students and professionals, workshops, annual conferences and networking.

Tennessee Massage Therapy Association
Professional liability insurance and network for Massage Therapists in Tennessee.

Texas Association of Massage Therapists
Professional liability insurance and network for Massage Therapists in Tennessee.

Therese C Pfrimmer International Association of Deep Muscle Therapists
Information on Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy training and certification.

Touchpro International
Professional information and discounted tools to insure your future of your massage career.

World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts
Healing Arts that provides extraordinary clinical and intuitive training and certification.

Zero Balancing Health Association
Certification information for Zero Balancing.

Aquatic Association
Aquatic Exercise Association (ICE)
Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute
Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Aromatherapy and Herbal Therapy Associations
American Botanical Council
American Herb Association
American Herbalists Guild
American Horticultural Therapy Association
Aromatic Plant Project
Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists
Flower Essence Society
Herb Research Foundation
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
Phyto-Aromatherapy Institute

Asian Medicine and Therapy Associations
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
American Organization for Bodywork Therapists of Asia (ICE)
American Qigong Association
British Columbia Acupressure Therapists Association
International Macrobiotic Shiatsu Society
International Tai Chi Chuan Association
International Thai Therapists Association
International Yan Xin Qigong Association
Jin Shin Do Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure
Jin Shin Jyutsu
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICE)
National Qigong Association
Tai Chi Association
Wu Dao Jing She International Qigong Society

Ayurvedic Associations
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America
Ayurvedic Institute
Ayurvedic Practitioners Associaiton
California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
International Society for Ayurveda and Health
National Ayurvedic Medical Association

Bodywork and Specific Modalities
Active Isolated Stretching
Alexander Technique International
American Medical Massage Association (AMMA) American Music Therapy Association
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)
American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA) American Society for the Alexander Technique
Association for Hanna Somatic Education
Association for Holotropic Breathwork International
Attunement Life Energy
Body Mind Centering Association
Breema Center
Canadian Massage and Acupressure Therapists Association (CMATA)
Certification Board for Music Therapists (ICE)
Chi Nei Tsang Institute Clinical Massage Association
Compassionate Touch
Connective Tissue Massage (CTM)
Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America
Esalen Massage and Bodywork Association
Feldenkrais Method Guild for Structural Integration Hakomi Institute
Healing Touch Program
Hellerwork Structural Integration
Institute for Structural Integration
International BodyTalk Association
International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Kinesio Taping Method
LaStone Therapy Lomilomi Association
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Myofascial Release Approach (MFR) National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists
New England Holistic Health Association (NEHHA)
North American Vodder Association
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) Ortho-Bionomy Orthopedic Massage
Passive Positional Release (PPR) Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy Postural Integration Pranic Healing Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Rolf Institute of Structural Association
Reflexology Association of America Reiki Membership Association Rolf Institute Rosen Method Rubenfeld Synergy Method Russian Clinical Massage Seated Massage Shiatsu Society Soft Tissue Release Sports Massage Association Therapeutic Touch Traditional Thai Massage Association Tui-Na Association United States Bowen Registry
United States Trager Association
Upledger Institute
Watsu YAMUNA Body Rolling
Zero Balancing
Business Associations
American Business Women's Association
Center for Women's Business Research
International Factoring Association Factoring.net International Council for Small Business
National Association for the Self-Employed
National Association of Home Based Businesses
National Business Association
National federation of Independent Business
United States Small Business Administration

Chiropractic and Osteopathic Associations
American Academy of Osteopathy
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
American Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (ICE)
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ICE)
American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ICE)
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
American Osteopathic Association
American Osteopathic College of Allergy and Immunology
American Osteopathic College of Rheumatology
California Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (ICE)
Council on Chiropractic Education
International Chiropractors Association
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (ICE)
National Directory of Chiropractic

Colonics Associations
International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (ICE)

Complementary Alternative Medicine Associations
Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Education
Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists
Complementary Medicine Association
CompWellness
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Cosmetology
Cosmetology-License.com

Counseling Associaiton
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Art Therapy Credentials Board (ICE)
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Association for Birth Psychology
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ICE)
Association for Humanistic Psychology
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ICE)
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (ICE)
California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (ICE)
California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (ICE)
California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (ICE)
California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
International Association of Counseling Services
International Association of Counselors & Therapists
NAADAC- The Association for Addiction Professionals (ICE)
National Board for Certified Counselors (ICE)
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board (ICE)
Society of Certified Senior Advisors (ICE)
United States Association for Body Psychotherapy

Disease Associations
Addiction, Heart Disease, and Stroke AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Disease Information
AIDSinfo
Alzheimer's Association
American Association for Respiratory Care
American Association for The Study of Liver Diseases American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association - Cleft Palate Foundation
American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
American Diabetes Association
American Health Association American Heart Association
American Lyme Disease Foundation American Parkinson Disease Association
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
Arthritis.Answers Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cerebral Palsy Huntington's Disease Society of America Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Lupus Foundation of America
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Rosacea Society
National Scoliosis Foundation
National Vitiligo Foundation
Scleroderma Federation
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America United Cerebral Palsy Association

Energy Healing and Work Associations
Academy for Guided Imagery
American Polarity Therapy Association
Art Therapy Credentials Board (ICE)
Healing Arts Network Association
Energy Kinesiology Association
Healing Touch International
International Association of Attunement Practitioners
International Association of Rubenfeld Synergists
International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics
International Shen Therapy Association
Radiance Technique International Association

Esthetics and Skin Care Associations
Aesthetics International Association
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Association for Esthetics Education
American Association of Cosmetology Schools
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Electrology Association
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute
American Skin Association
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Cosmetic, Toiletry, Fragrance Association
Day Spa Association
International Guild of Hair Removal Specialists
National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufactures, Distributors and Associations
National Cosmetology Association
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Professional Beauty Association
Skin Cancer Foundation
Skin Disease Education Foundation
Society of Dermatology Skin Care Specialists
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists

Female, Pregnancy and Children's Associations
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Nurse Midwives
Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
International Childbirth Education Association
Midwives' Alliance of North America

Fibromyalgia Associations
Fibromyalgia Network
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association

Fitness Associations
Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (ICE)
Aerobis and Fitness Association of America (ICE)
American Academy of Personal Training (ICE)
American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
American College of Sports Medicine (ICE)
American Council on Exercise (ICE)
American Dance Therapy Association
American Fitness Professional and Associates (ICE)
Aquatic Exercise Association, Inc. (ICE)
FITour (ICE)
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
International Fitness Association (ICE)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (ICE)
National Association for Fitness Certification National Athletic Trainers Association
National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (ICE)
National Council on Strength and Fitness (ICE)
National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (ICE)
National Exercise Trainers Association (ICE)
National Federation of Professional Trainers (ICE)
National Fitness Professionals Association (ICE)
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification Commission (ICE)
Pilates Method Alliance, Inc. (ICE)
Private Trainers Association (ICE)
Professional Golfers' Association of America (ICE)

Geriatric Associations
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
American Society on Aging
Assisted Living Federation of America
Health Coach American Council on Exercise (ACE) Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Duke Integrative Medicine National Society of Health Coaches Wellcoaches School of Coaching
Healthcare Associations
American Health Care Association
America's Health Insurance Plan
International Alliance of Healthcare Educators

Holistic Therapy Associations
American Holistic Health Association
American Holistic Nurses Association
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy

Homeopathy Associations
National Center for Homeopathy

Hypnotherapy Associations
American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
National Guild for Hypnotists

Movement Education Associations
Alexander Technique International
American Dance Therapy Association
American Society for the Alexander Technique
Aston-Patterning
Educational Kinesiology Foundation
Energy Kinesiology Association
Feldenkrais Guild of North America
Guild for Structural Integration
Hellerwork International
International Association of Structural Integrators
International College of Applied Kinesiology
International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
Society of Ortho-Bionomy International
Touch for Health Kinesiology Association

Naprapathy Association

Naturopathy Associations
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Naturopathic Medical Association

Nursing Associations
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
American College of Nurse Midwives
American Holistic Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses
National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists

Nutrition Associations
American Clinical Board of Nutrition (ICE)
American Dietetic Association
Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (ICE)
Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association (ICE)
Food and Drug Administration
International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists
Internatioanl Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (ICE)
National Board of Nutrition Support (ICE)
National Nutritional Foods Association
School Nutrition Association (ICE)
Vegetarian Resource Group
Midwife Associations American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM)
Nurse Midwife Programs Online
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)

Pain Management Associations
American Academy of Pain Management (ICE)
American Chronic Pain Association
American Pain Society
National Chronic Pain Outreach Association

Pharmacists Associations
Pharmacists Schools

Reflexology Associations
American Reflexology Certification Board
Arizona Reflexology Association
Associated Reflexologists of Colorado
Foot Reflexology Awareness Association
Georgia Reflexology Organization
International Council of Reflexologists
Nevada Reflexology Organization
New York State Reflexology Association
North Carolina Reflexology Association
North Dakota Reflexology Association
Oregon Reflexology Association
Pennsylvania Reflexology Association
Reflexology Association of America
Reflexology Association of California
Reflexology Association of Hawaii
Reflexology Association of Illinois
Reflexology Association of New Jersey
Tennessee Reflexology Association
Washington Reflexology Association

Rehabilitation Associations
ALL Treatment
American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry (ICE)
American Physical Therapy Association (ICE)
Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (ICE)
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (ICE)
Hand Therapy Certification Commission (ICE)
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (ICE)
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board (ICE)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification Program (ICE)

Reiki Associations
Australian Reiki Connection
Canadian Reiki Association
International Association of Reiki Professionals
International Center for Reiki Training
John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing
Reiki Alliance
Reiki Center for Healing Arts
Reiki Outreach International
The Reiki Association
The Reiki Foundation
UK Reiki Federation
United Kingdom Reiki Alliance

Spa Associations
Day Spa Association
International Medical Spa Association
International Spa Association
Spa Association

Yoga Associations
International Association of Yoga Therapists
Sky Foundation
Yoga Alliance

Yoga Research Society