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Sport Massage Certificate 2-week Online/Live Hybrid Program

Take our entire CrossFunction Sports Massage 67 CE certificate program with a group, guided setting, where you have a combination of online live courses, self-paced courses, and our two grand…
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Sports Massage Certificate One-Week Live Intensive

Receive the entire 67 CE CrossFunction Sports Massage Academy certificate program in a one-week live intensive at the CrossFunction Sports Massage facility in Mill Creek, WA! Register Here: https://buytickets.at/crossfunctionsportsmassage/535226 Program…
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Destination Sports Massage Certificate Program, HAWAII

Destination Sports Massage Certificate Program! Receive the entire 67 CE CrossFunction Sports Massage certificate program in a seven day paradise setting right on the beach of Waikiki, Hawaii. Includes all…
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Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop

Join one of the fastest growing specializations in complementary healthcare, pre- and perinatal massage therapy. Earn competency and confidence as you learn over 80 safe and effective advanced techniques that…
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Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop

Join one of the fastest growing specializations in complementary healthcare, pre- and perinatal massage therapy. Earn competency and confidence as you learn over 80 safe and effective advanced techniques that…
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Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop

Join one of the fastest growing specializations in complementary healthcare, pre- and perinatal massage therapy. Earn competency and confidence as you learn over 80 safe and effective advanced techniques that…
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Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop

Join one of the fastest growing specializations in complementary healthcare, pre- and perinatal massage therapy. Earn competency and confidence as you learn over 80 safe and effective advanced techniques that…
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Ruth Werner to Deliver Keynote at AFMTE’s First-Ever Virtual Conference

For Immediate Release Ruth Werner to Deliver Keynote at AFMTE’s First-Ever Virtual Conference TUCSON, AZ — April 19, 2021 — The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) today announced Ruth…
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Thai Massage : Open & Ground

The main objective of the Thai Open & Ground course is to introduce students to Thai energy lines, proper thumbing technique, positioning on the floor and using feet, knees forearms…
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FAQs about AFMTEs New Credential Certified Massage Therapy Teacher

Educator Certification FAQs

Here are some of your most commonly asked questions about earning the AFMTE’s newest credential, Certified Educator of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork!

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Educator Certification Experience by Sandy Grover Mason

Educator Certification Experience by Sandy Grover Mason Thinking about my history in massage therapy education immediately brings to mind two teachers who worked at a school with me, and how…
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Five Ways To Battle Burnout for Massage Therapy School Instructors and Administrators

Five Ways to Battle Burnout for Massage Therapy School Administrators and Instructors

Education has been identified as the most stressful profession in the human service industry, making it a minefield for educator burnout. Burnout can manifest in several ways, including disinterest in…
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The 10 Standards of the AFMTE Core Competencies for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Educators

The 10 Standards of the AFMTE Core Competencies for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Educators

When massage educators first learn about the AFMTE’s Core Competencies, many report the need to digest the full document in chunks. As a big picture overview to the Core Competencies, it can be helpful to first review the 10 Standards of the Core Competencies.

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AFMTE Educator Certification Experience by Deborah Kimmet

Are you concerned about underqualified and underprepared educators of therapeutic massage & bodywork and how they affect the entire industry? Deborah Kimmet shares reasons why she became an AFMTE Certified Educator of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (CETMB).

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Committee Spotlight: AFMTE Leadership Development Committee

Did you know the AFMTE is a volunteer-based non-profit organization? The AFMTE couldn’t do what it does without its dedicated committees and hardworking volunteers. Learn more about the AFMTE Leadership Development Committee in this Committee Spotlight!

AFMTE President's Report January 2020 by Stan Dawson

AFMTE President’s Message – Massage Therapy Education Community Updates, January 2020

As we enter a new decade, AFMTE is entering a second decade of efforts to improve the quality of massage education. These are tumultuous and polarized times for our country — but not for our profession. There is virtual consensus in the massage world that improving massage education is a powerful factor for improving our profession overall.

Educator Certification Spotlight Rebecca Farraway

AFMTE Educator Certification Experience by Rebecca Farraway

What are the benefits of becoming a Certified Educator of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (CETMB)? Rebecca Farraway, CETMB and owner of Zion Massage College, shares her experience!

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New FREE Educator Resource: Self-Assessment Worksheet

Are you ready to apply for Educator Certification? Check out this FREE educator resource, “AFMTE Educator Self-Assessment Worksheet,” for therapeutic massage and bodywork educators!

President’s Report:

It is time for the gathering of massage educators and industry leaders at the 2019 AFMTE Educational Congress in Philadelphia on July 25-27. The theme of the conference this year…
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Massage Therapy and Bodywork Education Now and Beyond: What Teachers Are Looking for Today

Massage Therapy and Bodywork Education Now and Beyond: What Teachers Are Looking for Today As an independent organization, the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) needs your voice, experience, and…
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