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2010 - Virginia College Advisory Board

2010 - 2011 Georgia Chapter Website Chair

2009 - 2010 Georgia Chapter Secretary

2008 - 2009 Georgia Chapter Delegate

2009 - Augusta Unit -
Secretary/Treasurer

2008 - 2009 Augusta Unit - President

2004 - 2007
Augusta Unit - V.P.

2004-2007
Augusta Unit -
Chairman Government Relations

Le Pavilion - Suite 2d
Corner of Washington & Pleasant Home Roads
Augusta, GA 30907-4723

Phone: (706) 863-7599
Cell: (706) 755-4978
Lpratt42@comcast.net

Hours by appt:
Monday 9am - 3pm
Tues. - Fri. 9am - 6pm*
Saturday 9am - 3pm*


Walk-ins
welcomed on weekdays!


*For your convenience; we are now available later in the evenings on Tuesday and Thursday for your Massage & Wellness needs - with a prepaid appointment and one week's notice.
What are the massage therapy licensing requirements for the state of Georgia?
After you have decided to get a massage the most important thing you can do afterwards is to choose a licensed massage therapist that will be able to provide you with the best service for your specific needs.
As of July 1st, 2007, ALL massage therapists will be required to hold a state license as well as their county business licences. These documents should be displayed for easy viewing to the general public. If you go somewhere to get a massage and do not see these documents and get the run-around when you ask for them I suggest you. . .

- "GET OUT QUICK"! -


These are the types of places that use unlicensed massage therapists that are not qualified to do massage therapy on the public and get paid for it. Usually these are the type of people that have taken the National Certification Exam (NCE) at least one or more times and have not passed or those that just don't like to play by the rules and think they can beat the system and your good health's expense.

By getting a massage therapist's name you can look them up on the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork at: www.ncbtmb.com in the "Find Practioners in Your Area" heading. Massage Therapists are upheld to a National standard of testing before they can even apply for licensing in most states.

With three massage therapy schools within a 20 mile radius of Augusta offering Massage Therapist general education programs; the CSRA has become saturated with minimally trained graduates. So do your homework carefully before trusting your well-being to just anyone!

A link for checking those licensed in the state of Georgia (this is mandatory as of July 1st, 2007) is listed below. Go to the page and scroll down to Massage Therapy in the profession field along with first and last name of the therapist in question:

https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/myverification/Search.aspx

NCBTMB logo | Licensing Facts - Massage Therapy
What does NCBTMB certification mean?
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. What is the most important reason for insisting on an NCBTMB certified professional? You are! Because whether you're visiting a massage therapist or bodyworker for relaxation, rehabilitation or rejuvenation, you deserve to be treated by a practitioner who is both skilled and knowledgeable. And that's what the NCBTMB credential stands for - a commitment to excellence.

To become nationally certified, practitioners must demonstrate mastery of core skills and knowledge, pass an NCBTMB standardized exam, uphold the organization's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and take part in continued education.

Today, there are 87,000 nationally certified practitioners throughout the country - and you can find them in physician offices, private practices, spas, rehab facilities, health clubs and hospitals.