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Why the medical profession is talking about Advanced Certification... "Massage deserves to be integrated into evidence-based medicine, and hospitals are certification based. That's why Advanced Certification is so important." National Certification for Advanced Practice (NCAP) Dr. William Vickers, a practicing anesthesiologist trained in critical care medicine, understands the benefits of massage. Personally and professionally. As an ultra endurance athlete, he was involved in a serious accident – and massage played a critical role in his recovery. He knows firsthand that massage can help reduce pain, increase flexibility and prevent future injuries. It's one of the reasons he's so passionate about seeing the profession take its rightful place in the healthcare arena. " Hospitals need to be able to differentiate between massage therapists who specialize in outcome-based treatments and those who offer relaxation services. Advanced Certification will help make that possible, which is good news for the massage profession and for patients across the country." If you're interested in advancing the profession – and your career – visit www.ncbtmb.org to learn more about NCAP, the profession's first advanced credential. y William Vickers, MD Director of Orthopedic Anesthesia Anne Arundel Medical Center NCAP Coming soon. Advanced Practitioner s s ©2011 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. 02.03.11 1901 South Meyers Road Suite 240 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5243 www.ncbtmb.org 1-800-296-0664 d e N e t a B i f i t i c i & t o r n e a a g C l l a e M T k h r e r w a p y u o d o