Your certification.
Your path back.
We know life happens. Whether you missed a renewal by one year or
several, NTMC has a clear, supported path to reinstate your certification
and return to the community.
FIND YOUR PATH
Choose Your NTMC® Reactivation Pathway
If your NTMC® credential has expired,
your reactivation pathway depends on one thing:
Have you completed your Initial Recertification?
You do not need to choose based on the year you missed.
Choose the option below that matches your recertification history.
Pathway 1:
I have NOT completed Initial Recertification
Choose this pathway if you completed the original NTMC® certification course (between 2023-2025 ) but never completed your Initial Recertification.
To reactivate your NTMC credential, you will complete:
Initial Recertification Course
Initial Recertification Exemplar
Listening Touch Massage™ Skills Blitz
TPR Skills Blitz, if applicable for therapists
$100 reinstatement fee
SUMMARY
Reinstatement fee: $100
Courses required: Initial Recertification $150
Next renewal due: Based on your original certification cycle (odd-year or even-year)
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Total due today: $250
Pathway 2:
I HAVE completed Initial Recertification but my credential has lapsed
Choose this pathway if you previously completed at least one recertification cycle in the past, but your NTMC credential is now expired.
To reactivate your NTMC credential, you will complete:
Refresher Recertification Course
Listening Touch Massage™ Skills Blitz
TPR Skills Blitz, if applicable for therapists
$100 reinstatement fee
SUMMARY
Reinstatement fee: $100
Courses required: Refresher Recertification
$250 Nurse | $350 Therapist
Next renewal due: Based on your original certification cycle (odd-year or even-year)
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Total due today: $100 + Course Fee based upon profession
Important Eligibility Note
The reactivation options above are designed for those who have been expired for less than 48 months.
(This means your NTMC certification expired in 2025, 2024, 2023 or 2022).
If your NTMC credential expired in 2022 or before, we recommend (but don't require) that you retake the entire NTMC course, as the program has been updated considerably since you first attended.
If you prefer this option, we have a special coupon code for you to save 30% off the course.
Click below to fill out an info form, and we'll get you started back on your recertification journey.
reactivation & RECERTIFICATION
Two or more years lapsed — a focused refresher gets you back.
Your credential was due in 2025. Because you're within one year, you can reinstate quickly with just a reinstatement fee. Once paid, you'll return to your original renewal cycle — your next renewal will be due in 2027.
Pay the $100 reinstatement fee
Complete the Refresher Course
Receive your reinstated credential confirmation upon course completion
Plan for your next renewal based upon what year you originally got certified (odd or even year)
SUMMARY
Reinstatement fee: $100
Courses required: Initial, Ongoing or Refresher
Next renewal due: 2027 or 2028 based upon your initial year of certification
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Total due today: $100 + Course Fee
WHY IT MATTERS
Your certification still
means something.
Professional credibility
The NTMC credential signals a commitment to standards that peers, employers, and families recognize and trust.
Reconnect with community
Returning to active credential status means rejoining a network of dedicated professionals who share your values.
Stay Current
Our Refresher Course and recertification pathways are designed to bring you fully up to date — not just check a box.
HOW IT WORKS
Four Simple Steps
01
Find your path
Select your pathway above to see your specific requirements and fees.
02
Register & pay
Complete checkout. You'll be automatically enrolled in any required online courses.
03
Complete coursework
Work through any required NTMC online courses over the next 60 days. Our team is available if you need support.
04
Get reactivated
Your NTMC credential is reactivated, and your renewal cycle is restored. Welcome back.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
Will I keep my original renewal year once reinstated?
Yes. You will return to your original renewal cycle. For example, if your credential was due in 2025 and you reinstate in 2026, your next renewal will be due in 2027 — keeping you on the standard odd-year cycle.
What happens immediately after I pay?
You'll receive a payment confirmation email right away. You'll also receive course access instructions in a separate email.
Is there a deadline to participate in the reactivation program?
The reactivation program is currently open during our recertification period (May - August). We encourage you to begin promptly so your credential can be fully reinstated without further delay and before we close the window for reactivation for this year.
How do I know which pathway to choose?
Choose Initial Recertification Reinstatement if you certified but never completed Initial Recertification.
Choose Refresher Reinstatement if you have already completed your Initial Recertification, but later let your credential lapse.
What if I am not sure which pathway applies to me?
Contact our team at [email protected] and we can confirm which recertifications your have completed in the past, and which pathway to choose.
Why is the Refresher Course required after 2+ year lapses?
Two or more years represents a meaningful gap in active credential status.
The Refresher Course is specifically designed to bring returning NTMC professionals fully up to speed on NTMC principles, values, and any updates to evidence, standards or practices.
It's not a penalty — it's a supported on-ramp back to the NTMC professional community.
What does the reactivation fee cover?
The reinstatement fee covers administrative processing, credential record review, and reinstatement of active credential status after the required course is completed.
Does reactivation reset my certification cycle?
No. Reactivation does not change your next due date for recertification. We return you to your original recertification cycle, which means that you could be due again in less than 12 months to maintain your active status. The reactivation is meant to get your caught up.