Jasmine Shabazz, AMTA, LMP, BCTMB
Board Certified Massage Therapist

My Credentials

Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

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).

To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. I wear the credentials BCTMB with pride for myself, my profession, and, most importantly, my clients.

Specialty Certificate in Sports Massage (NCBTMB)

Through the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), I have earned a Specialty Certificate in Sports Massage. This specialty designation serves as proof of my advanced knowledge and experience in the science of sports massage and settings for sports massage. My training was further enhanced by a workshop featuring techniques and applications.

To earn this specialty certificate, I completed a 30-credit hour program and passed a final exam administered by the NCBTMB that consisted of the following topics:

  • Factors in treatment decisions,
  • The benefits of sports massage therapy,
  • Ethical considerations in sports massage,
  • An understanding of sports science,
  • An in-depth look at where injuries occur,
  • How athlete tissues are affected and how they heal,
  • An examination of the healing stages, as well as what massage techniques are appropriate for athletes' schedules,
  • How to conduct athletes' clinical assessments to develop a massage therapy plan, and
  • Examine treatments and prevention strategies to ensure athletes can perform at the highest level, as well as preventive measures for many injuries.

During my hands-on training, I perfected advanced techniques and learned how to further customize approaches tailored the athlete's needs.

My Specialty Certificate in Sports Massage is recognized by the massage therapy profession's only certification board (NCBTMB) and is embraced nationwide by fellow key stakeholders, including employers.

AMTA

AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools. 

  • We provide our members with the strongest benefits in the massage therapy profession.
  • We promote the health benefits of massage to the public, the health care community and other important groups.
  • As a member-driven organization, we are constantly in conversation with our members through surveys, phone calls, emails and social media to understand the diverse needs of all of our members and their hopes for the profession.
  • We advocate for the issues important to massage therapists across the country at the federal, state and local levels of government.
  • We work for fair licensing of massage in all states, and actively support research.
  • Your voice is heard in AMTA as we are governed by massage therapists.
  • We provide a wealth of local and national networking and continuing education opportunities.
  • AMTA has the Nonprofit Advantage® as the largest nonprofit association in the massage therapy profession and has been serving our community for over 75 years.
  • We are guided by a volunteer national Board of Directors who sets the course for the association. 

Mission Statement

To serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.

Core Values

  • We are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, respect and dignity.
  • We are a nonprofit member-driven organization of ethical professionals.
  • We embrace consistency in education.
  • We endorse professional standards.
  • We affirm and promote the benefits of massage therapy as validated by research.

Continuing Education

AMTA continuing education (CE) period
Start Date End Date CE Hours

11/01/2018 11/01/2022 50.00

AMTA Online Courses

Course Name: Attracting Business Clients: Part I Course Date: 10/25/2020
Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Attracting Business Clients: Part II Course Date: 06/07/2021
Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Guerilla Marketing Course Date: 06/21/2021

Number of CEs: 3.50

Course Name: Grow your Practice: Teach Wellness Classes Course Date: 01/12/2021
Number of CEs: 3.00

Course Date: 06/07/2021

Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Guerilla Marketing Course Date: 06/21/2021

Number of CEs: 3.50

Course Name: Grow your Practice: Teach Wellness Classes Course Date: 01/12/2021
Number of CEs: 3.00

Course Name: Insurance Reimbursement and Massage Therapy Course Date: 03/29/2021
Number of CEs: 3.00

Course Name: Self­Evaluation for an Ethical Practice Course Date: 11/09/2020
Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Ethics for Massage Therapists: A Comprehensive Ove Course Date: 05/13/2019
Number of CEs: 3.00

Course Name: Pregnancy and Massage Course Date: 03/03/2019
Number of CEs: 3.00

Course Name: Cupping Therapy and Your Massage Practice Course Date: 10/25/2021
Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Self­Care for Massage Therapists:Injury Prevention Course Date: 01/14/2019
Number of CEs: 2.00

Course Name: Sports Massage: Starting Your Career Course Date: 11/04/2019
Number of CEs: 2.50

Course Name: Sports Massage: Ethics and Building Trust Course Date: 06/01/2020
Number of CEs: 2.50

Course Name: Sports Massage: the Science of Athletics Course Date: 06/04/2020
Number of CEs: 4.00

Course Name: Sports Massage: Injury + Recovery Course Date: 06/05/2020
Number of CEs: 5.00

Course Name: Sports Massage: Event Protocols Course Date: 06/06/2020
Number of CEs: 4.00

Course Name: Sports Massage: Athlete Care and Conditions Course Date: 06/07/2020
Number of CEs: 3.50

Course Name: Building Blocks: Basics of Effective Teaching Course Date: 10/12/2018
Number of CEs: 2.00

Self­Reported Continuing Education (CE)

Course Name: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Course Date: 10/18/2018

Number of CEs: 3.00
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Instructor: Tracy Soska, Michael Byers ­online course Instructor's Email:

Self­Reported Continuing Education (CE)

Course Name: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Course Date: 10/18/2018

Number of CEs: 3.00
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Instructor: Tracy Soska, Michael Byers ­online course
Instructor's Email:
Provider: University of Pittsburg school of social work PA child welfare resource Center 403 E. Winding Hill Road , Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Provider's NCBTMB Approval Number:
Provider's State Approval Number: CACE000004
Course State Approval Number: PCW000001