National Certification in Asian Bodywork Therapy

The mission of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is to establish, assess and promote recognized standards of competency and safety in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for the protection and benefit of the public. Since its inception, the NCCAOM has certified more than 13,000 Diplomates in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Asian Bodywork Therapy. The NCCAOM has administered the Comprehensive Written Exam (CWE) in Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) since October 2000. Completion of Heartwood’s Asian Healing Arts& Whole Foods Nutrition Program prepares you to take the CWE.

National Certification in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) was established to provide voluntary national certification of massage therapists and bodyworkers through administration of the National Certification Exam (NCE). This credential adds credibility to the massage and bodywork profession and to the therapists who comply with the NCBTMB standards. Many states that require licensing for massage are adopting the NCE. Many therapists are choosing to become nationally certified, and employers are recognizing this credential as a measure of the quality of work of an applicant. Heartwood massage and bodywork programs exceed the educational requirements set by the NCBTMB for acceptance to the National Certification Exam. After completing the Asian Healing Arts and Whole Foods Nutrition program, you are eligible and prepared to take the NCE.