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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.
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
There is no state licensing for massage therapists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; practitioners must be licensed by local boards of health in each community where they wish to practice. Fees range from $30 to $60 annually. Consult your local board of health for more information. Some states do license massage therapists; AMTA regularly publishes a state-by-state guide to licensing available here.

Amherst Board of Health - 413/256-4077
Greenfield Board of Health - 413/772-1404
Northampton Board of Health - 413/587-1214

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

Upcoming informational meetings for massage school applicants:

* All meetings take place at 6pm, GCC Downtown, 270 Main, Greenfield

It is highly recommended that you attend an informational meeting prior to applying!

Program highlights:

Small class size and low faculty to student ratio
National accreditation
College environment
Free tutoring and academic support
750 in-class hours
Focus on sound business practice & ethics


The Stillpoint Massage Therapy Program at GCC - An accredited massage school in Western Masschusetts \| "We teach the healing touch"
About the program Why Stillpoint? Admission & fees Curriculum Faculty Resources FAQs Alumni resources Public massage clinics Find a massage therapist GCC Health Occupations Division Contact us! Home	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. 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 There is no state licensing for massage therapists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; practitioners must be licensed by local boards of health in each community where they wish to practice. Fees range from $30 to $60 annually. Consult your local board of health for more information. Some states do license massage therapists; AMTA regularly publishes a state-by-state guide to licensing available here. Amherst Board of Health - 413/256-4077 Greenfield Board of Health - 413/772-1404 Northampton Board of Health - 413/587-1214 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	Upcoming informational meetings for massage school applicants: * All meetings take place at 6pm, GCC Downtown, 270 Main, Greenfield It is highly recommended that you attend an informational meeting prior to applying! Program highlights: Small class size and low faculty to student ratio National accreditation College environment Free tutoring and academic support 750 in-class hours Focus on sound business practice & ethics
The Stillpoint Program at GCC \| 270 Main Street \| Greenfield, MA 01301 \| 413/775-1620 or 413/775-1621