Resources for potential students and massage therapists
Information on the web
- AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) | Provides information on licensing and massage therapy in general. AMTA members also qualify for low-rate liability and malpractice insurance.
- Massachusetts AMTA Chapter
- COMTA (Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation) | An independent accrediting body for the massage therapy profession.
- NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) | Organization which administers the national certification exam for massage therapists
Licensing information
Massage therapists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must obtain state licensure.
Other states license massage therapists as well; AMTA regularly publishes a state-by-state guide to licensing available here.
Tables, equipment & other supplies
Stillpoint students must purchase a variety of supplies for use in class; however, many of these are available at the GCC Bookstore are are covered by financial aid awards. We have found the following vendors to have quality products at reasonable prices:
- Earthlite - massage tables, chairs, and other supplies
- Oakworks - massage tables
- GCC Bookstore - massage lotions, oils, and other supplies
