Massage Therapy by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies are often complex mixtures of holistic healing practices involving physical, emotional and spiritual components. This site offers definitions of many of the techniques currently in practice.
The International Massage Association The International Massage Association supports massage practitioners as they become one of the fastest growing professions in the country offering over 150 different massage techniques. This association offers professional liability insurance to therapists and practitioners of various modalities.
Massage Therapy 101 This site offers information on how to get started in a Massage Therapy career: what to expect, salary ranges, work settings, etc.
Body Therapy Institute Founded in 1983, Body Therapy Institute was the first school to offer professional massage training in the Carolinas. Today, it is regarded as one of the leading massage therapy schools in the country. BTI is a small, independently-owned institution that has earned a reputation for innovation and educational excellence. Throughout a history spanning three decades, the school has consistently produced massage therapists who excel in their chosen career paths. This site offers information on the school’s training program as well as important links to other massage therapy resources.
Medical Arts School The Medical Arts School was founded in February, 1996, by Jerry I. Goynias, Licensed Physical Therapist. Based on his experience employing massage therapists in his physical therapy pain clinic, he identified a need for massage therapists with more extensive training in anatomy and western clinical medical massage technique. The Medical Arts School moved to its spacious new quarters in North Raleigh in June, 2000. The school remains a private institution, operating under the guidance and direction of the Program Director.
Massage Therapy Web Central This is a global directory of Massage Therapy schools and training programs.
Massage Warehouse A great online massage therapy supply company; they have everything you will need to operate a successful practice.