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Practicing Thai Massage Professionally:
Course credits, licensing, associations, and insurance
Lotus Palm's courses and certification are accredited by many organizations
and associations for the purpose of receiving liability insurance, writing
receipts acceptable by health-care insurance, obtaining a license as well as
contact hours as part of requirements by massage and yoga associations.
Recognition of Lotus Palm Courses
Since every province, state and country sets its own standards for massage, yoga and naturopathic work, we can provide some guidelines
and resources where you can look for further information.
In Canada and the United States, Lotus Palm Certification makes it possible to join associations and apply for liability insurance.
Belonging to a professional association can lend legitimacy to your practice and provide you with member services
to help network, gain liability insurance, write receipts for your client's insurance, and build your business.
Practicing legally: know your obligations
Legal licensing requirements vary according to location; it is the practitioner's
responsibility to be informed of, and to fulfill local legal requirements governing a
given region. In Canada & the United States, massage is usually governed by state or provincial law,
and then further under municipal regulation. In some cases Thai Massage can also fall under the category of
naturopathic work as well as assisted yoga.
For a list of legal requirements pertaining to the practice of massage in Canada and the
United States, please visit Massage Magazine.
What follows is a list of organizations and associations in Canada and the United States,
and the different ways our courses are recognized.
Canada
| Organization |
Jurisdiction |
Key benefits |
Continuing Education credits |
RMQ / ANPQ
anm.anpq@videotron.ca
(450) 720-0560 |
Quebec |
Ability to write insurance receipts, receive client referrals |
Not applicable.
"Essential Certification" is accepted for membership. |
Académie des Naturopathes et Naturothérapeutes (ANN)
(450) 534-5304 |
Quebec, Eastern Ontario |
Ability to write insurance receipts |
Not applicable. |
NHPCanada
(Formerly the AMTWP)
admin@nhpcanada.org
(780) 484-2010 / (888) 711-7701 toll-free |
Canada |
Ability to write insurance receipts, liability insurance.
Required for licensing in Toronto |
A detailed list of recognized programs can be found on their website. Lotus Palm is on page 23. |
FQM
administration@fqm.qc.ca
(514) 597-0505 / (800) 363-9609 toll-free |
Quebec |
CE hours |
TYM1 thru 6 =
45 credit hrs each
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CMTO
cmto@cmto.com
(416) 489-2626 / (800) 465-1933 toll-free in Ontario |
Ontario |
CE hours |
TYM 1&2 =
22 CECs each
TYM 3&4 =
15 CECs each
TYM Foundations =
6 CECs |
Canadian Yogic Alliance
yoga@niagara.com
(888) 571-1172 toll-free
|
Canada |
Liability insurance |
Not applicable
Membership is open to a variety of yoga and alternative healing practices |
NAMASTA
info@namasta.com
(877) 626-2782 toll-free |
Canada (& USA below) |
Liability insurance |
Not applicable
Membership is open to a variety of yoga and alternative healing practices |
United States
| Organization |
Jurisdiction |
Key benefits |
Continuing Education credits |
NCBTMB
info@ncbtmb.com
(800) 296-0664 toll-free
Lotus Palm's NCBTMB Provider number is 310467-00. Please inform us if your Lotus Palm Attestation Letter should indicate credits for "Ethics" hours.
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USA (also applicable for Canadian members) |
CE hours,
In some cases courses can be used as part of the Portfolio Application
More information on key benefits
|
TYM 1 - 6:
37.5 Contact hrs + 2 Ethics hrs
TYM Foundations:
12 Contact hrs + 1 Ethics hr
Prenatal TYM:
22.5 Contact hrs
The NCBTMB's website provides a list of US States that require passing the NCBTMB's exams, and information on their certification process
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NAMASTA
info@namasta.com
(877) 626-2782 toll-free |
USA (see also Canada above) |
Liability insurance |
Not applicable
Membership is open to a variety of yoga and alternative healing practices |
Yoga Alliance
Contact Form
(301) 868-4700
(877) 964-2255 (toll free) |
USA |
CE hours |
TYM 1-6 = 37.5 CEUs each
TYM Foundations = 12 CEUs |
IMA Group Inc.
info@imagroupinc.com
(540) 351-0800 |
USA |
Health insurance, professional and liability insurance, retirement plan, website, member support and product discounts |
Not applicable. |
Lotus Palm Letter of Attestation
If you belong to or plan to join an organization that does not appear on the
list above and require credit for Continuing Education Units (CEU's) or other, please note
that many associations that recognize courses accredited by the NCBTMB and the FQM also recognize
Lotus Palm courses. Please consult the organization directly for more information.
Students who wish to receive a Letter of Attestation for their association can apply by sending a written request including:
- Student's name, full address, phone number, and e-mail address
- The course's title, date, location, and teacher's name
- The name of the organization being applied to for contact- credit-hours (please specify). In addition, please indicate clearly if "ethics hours" should appear in the letter (for example for the NCBTMB)
- $20 (CAD or USD) administrative fee payable by check made out to Lotus Palm School.
Send written requests with payment to:
Lotus Palm School, 5337 St. Laurent, suite 240 Montreal, Qc. H2T 1S5
New address as of 21 May 2008: 5724 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, Qc H2V 4H1
Or, email us the requested information, and call the Centre at (514) 270-5713 to pay by credit card.
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