Ruth Werner, BCTMB is an award-winning educator, writer, and former massage therapist with a passionate interest in massage therapy research and the role of bodywork for people who live with health challenges. Her groundbreaking textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology was first published in 1998, and is now in its 7th edition, published by Books of Discovery.
Ruth is a columnist for Massage and Bodywork magazine, and she teaches continuing education workshops in research, ethics, and pathology both live and virtually all over the world. She also does a popular podcast, “I Have a Client Who… Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner”, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Ruth was proud to serve the Massage Therapy Foundation as a Trustee from 2007 to 2017, and as President of the Foundation from 2010-2014.
Ruth is an Approved Provider with the National Certifying Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Provider # 282893-00, expires 5/23/2023) and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (# 008704-00, expires 4/18/2024).
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NCBTMB as an Approved Provider, No. 1000939. Programs that do not qualify for NCBTMB credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Make An Impact is a service division of CE Learning Systems. Provider expiration 1/26/26.
The Michigan Board of Massage Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939).
The Florida Board of Massage Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the Florida Board of Massage Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939). Category: General
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This continuing education activity is approved for the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy based on the approval by the NCBTMB approval (provider #1000939)
The Washington Board of Massage Therapy does not approve or preapprove continuing education activities. Licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets requirements as per requirements outlined in WAC 246-830-475.
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