Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession—it is above and beyond entry level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commit to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. I wear the credentials BCTMB with pride for myself, my profession, and, most importantly, my clients.
A graduate of Midwest University of Naturopathic Medicine and Certified Traditional Naturopath through the American Naturopathic Certification Board, I have made it my purpose to help people via natural, time honored disciplines. In the spirit of Traditional Naturopathy, the primary goal is to provide our clients with a broader understanding of health and a more lasting sense of well-being. Instead of the traditional disease-centered focus of conventional medicine, Naturopathy applies a client centered approach that addresses the whole person rather than simply her or his symptoms.
We combine the discipline of modern science with the wisdom of ancient healing and take advantage of the knowledge of several disciplines. The person and provider work together to develop an integrated assessment and therapeutic plan that will address and support the whole person, body, mind and soul.