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American Massage Therapy Association  - http://www.amtamassage.org/  An association providing information about the laws and practice of massage.  Active Massage Therapy Network  - http://www.activemassagetherapy.com  Our national network provides a standard system for assessment, and a variety of services.  Washington State AMTA Chapter  - http://www.amta-wa.org  Information about Massage in Washington State. Articles, Schools, Find a Therapist.  Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association  - http://csmta.ca/  Offering a variety of information about and for practitioners in Canada.  Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals  - http://www.abmp.com/  ABMP is a professional massage association representing massage, bodywork, somatics practitioners, and estheticians.(Evergreen, CO)  Zero Balancing Association  - http://www.zerobalancing.com/  Information on this hands-on body/mind system designed by Dr Fritz Smith.  National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)  - http://www.ncbtmb.com/  Provides national certification. McLean, VA.  International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)  - http://www.iahp.com/  A league of healthcare professionals dedicated to the use and exploration of innovative therapies. Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  ADCM - Canadian Association of Massage Therapists and Other Therapists in Alternative Medicine  - http://www.asscdm.com  A non-profit organization whose goal is to offer therapists recognition and credibility while practicing their profession as a member of the Association. English and French.  American Massage Therapy Association - California Chapter  - http://www.amta-ca.org/  Includes membership and licencing information, and details of continuing education programs.  TouchPro Institute of Chair Massage  - http://www.touchpro.com  An international professional association providing training, certification, and support to practitioners.  The Oregon Massage Therapists Association  - http://www.omta.net  Contains a geographical guide to members and provides mentoring, direction, continuing education and networking to practitioners.  Amatsu Therapy Association  - http://www.amatsu.info  Provides information on what this Japanese therapy is, what it can do and where to find a qualified practitioner.  International Natural Therapists Association  - http://www.natural-therapies.org  A non-profit body providing ongoing support for and representing the needs and values of professionals across the world.  Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association  - http://www.treasurecoastfsmta.com  Contains information on legislative issues and a newsletter.  Thirumoolar Varmalogy Institute  - http://www.varmam.org/  Dedicated to knowledge of this Indian form of bodywork.  West Australian Association of Masseurs Inc.  - http://www.waams.asn.au/  Organisation for all hands on bodywork practitioners within this state.  P.A.T.M.I.  - http://www.patmi.com  A U.S. based Thai massage membership body.  Massage Therapy Association South Africa  - http://www.mtasa.co.za  Assists members to register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and provide support in all aspects of their profession.  California Alliance of Massage and Bodywork Schools (CAMBS)  - http://www.camassageschools.org/  A membership organization of massage and bodywork schools with programs approved by the State of California.  International Council of Energetic Integration Trainers  - http://www.energeticintegration.info  Organization for practitioners of this bodywork technique.  Federation MBS  - http://www.federationmbs.org  A federation of non-profit membership organizations in the massage, bodywork and somatic practice field.  Trager.com  - http://www.Trager.com  A non-profit corporation which represents and supports Trager psychophysical integration and Mentastics movement education.  Massage Australia  - http://www.massageaus.com.au  Paid membership, whose benefits include the Massage Australia Magazine.  Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners  - http://www.amtwp.org  Nonprofit association serving the needs of Canadian massage practitioners and clients.  Rhythmical Massage Therapy Association of North America  - http://www.artemisia.net/rmta/  Association for this specific type of massage.  National Governing Board for the Recognition of Medical and Massage Therapy Accreditation  - http://ngbaccred.com  This organization accredits massage schools and related educational institutions.  Canadian Council of Massotherapeutic Examiners  - http://ccmex.ca  SIte offers details on the education and examination requirements for massage therapists in Canada.  Canada Massage Therapist Alliance  - http://www.cmta.ca/  A nationwide organization that promotes the art, science and philosophy of massage therapy in Canada.  International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy (ISMETA)  - http://www.ismeta.org  Maintains a professional registry of practitioners and supports organizations that provide training in varied somatic movement disciplines.  North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy (NAVALT)  - http://www.navalt.org/  A non-profit association of therapists certified in the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage dedicated to education and research.  United States Trager Association  - http://www.trager-us.org/  Promotes professional standards for practitioners and teachers of this approach to mind/body integration and movement education.  American CranioSacral Therapy Association  - http://www.acsta.com  Membership organization that represents practicing professionals of this modality developed by John E. Upledger.  Australian Massage Therapists Network (AMTN)  - http://massagetherapist.com.au  A nationwide organization of massage professionals who share knowledge, skills and resources to improve industry standards.  Massage Therapy Foundation  - http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/  This organization advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.