Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession—it is above and beyond entry level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commit to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
I achieved Board Certification by examination in 1993 and providing proof of my basic 1800 hours education at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy 1978-1979. Certification renewal is required every two years and continuing education standards have to be met. I do this happily, for my many years of practice and study have allowed me to be the effective massage therapist I am today.
In the therapeutic uses of essential oils, I studied for certification with the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy in 2005 after short courses which piqued my interest. Since that time, I have created organic personal-care products using essential oils as the active ingredients. You can go here to see the story of how my brand, Black Sheep Botanicals developed.