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Published on: September 20, 2019

Developing, maintaining, and using a body of knowledge for the massage therapy profession.

Joellen M Sefton1, Michael Shea, Chip Hines

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, Auburn University.

International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
|October 22, 2011
PubMed
Summary

A formal body of knowledge was developed for massage therapy (MTBOK) to establish a foundation for professional growth and standardization. This ensures consistent education and practice for massage therapists and allied health professionals.

Keywords:
KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities)Task forcealternative and complementary medicinemassage educationscope of practice

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Health Professions Education
  • Professional Standards Development

Background:

  • The massage therapy field historically lacked a unified body of knowledge, hindering professional growth and integration with allied healthcare.
  • This deficit impacted educational consistency and recognition by medical communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the development and purpose of the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK).
  • To provide a foundational document for massage therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in the U.S.
  • To offer recommendations for the future utilization and evolution of the MTBOK.

Main Methods:

  • A task force comprising eight diverse professionals was formed by leading massage therapy organizations.
  • The MTBOK was developed through extensive research, including document review, curriculum analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
  • A consensus-building approach involved multiple public comment periods during the development process.

Main Results:

  • The MTBOK defines the profession's scope, entry-level competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities), and standardized terminology.
  • It establishes a clear professional identity and educational framework for massage therapy.
  • The document serves as a basis for future professional discourse and advancement.

Conclusions:

  • The MTBOK successfully provides a foundational structure for the advancement of the massage therapy profession.
  • As a living document, continuous evolution and community stewardship are essential for its ongoing relevance.
  • The MTBOK is crucial for fostering professional progress and broader acceptance within the healthcare landscape.