Massage Learning Resources

Use the links below to access great websites for support in your studies.

	Science & Bodywork Sites
Massage Nerd	The largest massage website with 3,500+ massage videos, 10,000+ massage pictures, 4,000+ massage test questions and so much more!
Anatomy Lab	Human cadaver lab archival images, puzzles and more. Incredibly intriguing, but not for the faint of heart.
GetBodySmart	A fully animated and interactive eBook about human anatomy and physiology. Free tutorials and quizzes to help explain the body's complex physiological interactions and illustrate its important anatomical landmarks.
Trail Guide to the Body	DVD extras, primal images, image overlays and audio clips to accompany the Trail Guide to the Body.
Know the Body	Free online quizzes, images and activities to accompany another great Kinesiology text.
thePoint	A free website that accompanies your A&P, Pathology, Business and Communication books; images, videos, quizzes, flash cards & more!
Ken Hub	A paid website (free trial available) with videos, quizzes, and more. Provides "Reliable content & detailed illustrations, Adapts to your level of learning & speed, Learn anytime, anywhere, 100% money-back-guarantee"
	Learning Tools, Study & Test Anxiety
Beating Dyslexia
Study Guides and Strategies	A comprehensive resource for study tips, memorization techniques, test anxiety/preparation methods - fabulous resource!

	Practice Tests & Exam Prep
Massage Therapy Exam Review	Click to automatically download a zip file containing free MS Word practice tests from Jane S. Garofano's Massage Therapy Exam Review book. Thorough and quite helpful. The download will start immediately.
Oregon Massage Prep	Oregon practical exam preparation - membership fee, local instructor who offers tutorial assistance. Includes access to palpation videos.
Massage-Exam.com	Massage-Exam.com is a subscription-based site that provides massage curriculum review material for the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx. It is a multiple choice question format with detailed learning rationale. Massage-Exam.com also provides a 100% pass guarantee. In the unlikely event you fail your exam, your subscription will be continued until you do pass.
Massage Nerd	Massage Nerd practice tests are free, but you don't get the detailed responses and subject matter mixed together like the site above. 4000+ questions.
Tests.com	Access to MBLEx and NCE review tests, $39.95 fee includes flash cards, practice tests and more.
	Licensing Boards
OBMT	Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
WA - DOH	Washington Dept of Health - Massage Therapists
	Written Exam
FSMTB	Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards - MBLEx
	Professional Organizations
	Professional organizations offer more than liability insurance; they use your yearly premiums to fund their efforts in supporting or opposing massage-related legislation and to provide community education on the benefits of massage.
NCBTMB	National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Comparison Table	Massage Liability Insurance - Comparison Table
ABMP	Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
AMTA	American Massage Therapy Association
IMA	International Massage Association
Red Cross	Red Cross CPR
	Massage Publications
Massage Magazine	Independent monthly journal.
Massage and Bodywork Magazine	Bi-monthly journal published by ABMP.
Massage Therapy Journal	Bi-monthly journal published by AMTA.
LMT or Bust	Blog that chronicles the training path of a massage therapist - witty and thoughtful.
	Massage Research
	Research is emerging as a vital part of bringing the benefits of massage and bodywork to the awareness of primary care providers and health insurance companies. Get involved in the future of the profession and engage in case studies and research.
Massage Therapy Foundation	The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.
Touch Research Institute	The Touch Research Institute is dedicated to studying the effects of touch therapy. The TRIs have researched the effects of massage therapy at all stages of life, from newborns to senior citizens. In these studies the TRIs have shown that touch therapy has many positive effects.
Massage Insurance Billing and Reimbursement	Site for insurance billing classes and for insurance related questions from massage therapists.