The National Certification Board for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) recently reduced the
price of its national examination fee for state licensing from $225
to $175. The reason for the reduction is to recognize that students
seeking to become licensed practitioners often have limited
financial resources. Upon successful completion of education and
hands-on requirements, students who pass the exam are immediately
eligible for state licensure. Thirty-two states recognize the
NCBTMB exam as part of a licensing program.