NMT is a highly effective treatment for the elimination of pain caused by soft tissue (muscular) strain, overuse, and trauma, regardless of when the injury occurred. The hands-on protocols are precise and thorough, and are taught in a step-by-step seminar format as well as a school curriculum program. Participants will learn about the many physiological factors that create or intensify pain in the body, with specific focus on the consequences of

* Ischemia (tight muscles) * Nerve Entrapment/Compression * Nutritional Components

* Trigger Points * Gait and Postural Implications * Emotional Wellbeing (Stress)

You do not have to be a massage therapist to take NMT seminars, however, prior study of anatomy is strongly suggested to fully understand the techniques. Nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, dentists, physicians and others with a “license to touch” will all benefit from the material taught in these courses. Occasionally people who are not in health care take these courses to benefit their families. Almost all states in the US require licensing in order to charge for massage therapy; these seminars do not fulfill the requirements for an initial license in any state.

If you are planning to do massage professionally we strongly urge you to consult with a massage school regarding training and license requirements in your area.

The seminars may be taken in any order. Each seminar covers a different body part as determined by Worker’s Compensation codes of body regions. Each is a stand-alone class and together they form a complete training. They may be taken at any location, in any order, and at any pace.

Each 20 CE contact hour NMT training class is $595 if registered four weeks before the start of the course. A $50 late registration fee is charged if registering less than four weeks ahead (waived during Covid-19 pandemic). A person is considered registered when a minimum of a $100 non-refundable deposit has been received. On occasion, there may be a location that requires payment in full to register. If the participant has taken the seminar event previously with NMT Center, has completed NMT Center school program, or has taken a comparable training seminar in NMT St. John Method approved by NMTC, a reviewer’s rate of $295 is offered at each event (the late registration fee still applies, waived during Covid-19 pandemic).

In most locations, a $100 non-refundable deposit secures a seat in the event. This deposit is forfeited if the participant fails to come to the class without notifying NMT Center or the Event Sponsor prior to the start of the event. The balance is due before the event begins unless notified otherwise by the sponsor or NMTC. Some Event Sponsors require payment in full 1-3 weeks prior to course start and some need full payment at initial registration. Please see our cancellation policies on this website. (Deposits will be refunded by requested during Covid-19 pandemic)

If you are seeking a completion certificate for the full 20 CE contact hours of the course, then the full course must be attended. If hours are missed, the certificate will be altered to reflect the number actually attended, which may render them invalid for license renewal in some states. There are exceptions; some practitioners, such as athletic trainers, can acquire partial credit. It is important that you verify if your state will allow partial credit for partial attendance for your profession.

If you do not need the CE contact hours and must miss part of Day 1, please understand that there is currently no way to make up the information from that day. Day 1 lecture content covers foundational information from the region, including anatomy, joint function/dysfunction, regional pathologies and common surgeries. This material is vital in order to develop strategies associated with NMT protocols and to know when to safely use various treatment options. The material presented on Day 1 will not be covered again during the course. If you have previously attended a foundational platform lecture, please know that Day 1 lectures were totally revised in 2019 and are different at each of the four training classes. Missing the lecture may leave you confused about applications taught on Days 2 and 3. If you must miss part or all of the first day, please call NMT Center prior to the course to discuss options. There is no discount for hours that you do not attend. Practitioners who are seeking certification should plan to attend the entire training.

A test is not given at each event, although your work will be checked during the hands-on trade. Those people who seek certification must successfully pass a written and practical exam, which is usually scheduled separate from the seminar to allow adequate time to study the material and practice the hands-on components.