Rand would seem to be referring to the NCETMB, the exam offered by the National Certification Board for Theraputic Massage and Bodywork. The NCETMB is the only test that appears to be broadly used by states as part of their licensure requirements for massage therapists.
Rand, if I am incorrect, and you are referring to some other exam, please tell us. It's hard to evaluate something for cultic behaviour when you can't examine it.
Thanks,
Penny
This is the website for the NCBTMB,
[
www.ncbtmb.com]
and this site lists the certification requirements (or lack there of) of the states.
[
www.massageregister.com]