Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession—it is above and beyond entry level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commit to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. I wear the credentials BCTMB with pride for myself, my profession, and, most importantly, my clients.
"My first therapeutic session with Will happened some 17 years ago. I found in his practice the most effective source of relief from chronic upper-back pain to date. Will is intuitive and his knowledge of anatomy is impeccable; after quick body-assessments pretreatment, he's always been able to address a number of ailments from my triathlon training. Will Pollard's years of experience gives me the comfort and peace of mind that I am getting the best therapeutic body treatment in the market. His professional conduct at each session keeps me coming back to him, even if I have to travel 200 miles for a session."
~Marcio M., NYC
"Massage therapy sessions with Will Pollard are an important component of my training regimen -whether preparing for a specific race, or after a tough week balancing work/life + training. Will is a real pro and has a broad range of massage techniques. For several years now, Will has been my go-to for Sports and Deep Tissue work. He knows where to focus + works muscle areas that improve my sports performance and overall physical/mental well-being. ...sessions with Will give me the physical and mental edge I need to reach my personal training goals..."
David D., Cambridge