Who:

The National Body Contouring Council is a corporate structure created as a parent company that will create and implement various natural healing arts certification programs. The NABCC Board of Directors are physicians, nurses, massage therapists and lymphatic drainage professionals.

The Nationally Body Contouring Certified Practitioner Credential Program ( NABCCPC ) has been established to provide initial and continuing education, training and regulatory guidelines for the practice of non invasive, non medical body contouring services.

September or October of 2025.

No. It is not a law. This is a voluntary credential that will provide education and training in the field of non invasive, non medical body contouring. But credentialed individuals will possess more knowledge, information and skill sets than someone who is not. Consumers need to be treated by competent and knowledgeable professionals.

The NABCCP credential will distinguish the role of non medical, non invasive body contouring practitioner as a verifiable profession that operates by a specific code of ethics. By defining the scope of practice, requiring a fingerprint clearance, establishing a consumer inquiry and or complaint method, a jobs and consumer services registry, providing initial education and training and requiring annual continuing education credits to renew their credential, the consumer and the practitioner shall be elevated to a higher vocational level of professionalism.

Once the program has been in operation for the first year, the NABCCP shall seek accreditation with the American Accreditation Association. This is not a requirement for the NABCC to operate and implement this program, but an additional measure of oversight by a 3rd party that we shall welcome. The goal of the NABCC is be recognized as a credible certification program credential for non invasive, non medical body contouring practitioners. Body contouring is a valuable and results driven industry and it deserves a professional spotlight. We deserve a recognized, professional title to distinguish our important work!

Twice a month, every month there will be a podcast created and broadcast for viewing on a relevant topic in the body contouring industry with new guests featuring topics anywhere from insurance, taxes, new equipment, popular experts in the field, new products and health and wellness. It will be an exciting, yet educational and informative way to really stay abreast of this exciting industry. We have been attracting many high profile experts in the field and you will be surprised on who are guests will be!

1-Be at least 18 years old, 2-pass a fingerprint clearance background check (no felonies of physical or sexual abuse) and 3-possess a smart cell phone or tablet and have it available during your business hours.

The online program (available in multiple languages) will consist of 6 modules giving credit of 240 hours. It must be completed and passed before you are allowed to take your final credentialing exam. After passing the online portion, you will be required to attend a 6 hour live ZOOM training on the different modalities to complete the entire program and receive your National Body Contouring Certified Practitioner Credential certificate of completion and credential. You must also have passed a Livescan fingerprint background clearance to complete the entire process before receiving your credential.

$495 Initial Program Credential Cost.

$75 Annual Credential Renewal Fee.

Includes: A Listing on “Available for Work Board” (viewed by employers) and “Client Services Board” (viewed by clients seeking services by zip code) and All 24 Yearly Podcasts, Certificate of Credential, Tutoring Review for Exam and Body Contouring Client Forms. The NABCC is committed to providing an affordable program packed with invaluable information on our exciting industry! The NABCC will be creating additional certification program that align with the healing arts such as Herbologist Practitioner, Lymphatic Drainage Certified Practitioner and many more. We are dedicated to advocate for you!

The The National Body Contouring Certified Practitioner will receive 3 approvals to operate.

1-Establishment Approval to Operate (commercial,retail facility) 2-In Home Services (permitted to perform services in a client’s home) (both no extra fees) and 3-Mobile Service ($100 for vehicle inspection).

Your city that your business resides in will be the legal entity to state if you can conduct this business in your home or not.

The NABCC is in the process of contacting each states’ Medical Board to get a determination upon machines such as cavitation, radio frequency, electrical muscle stimulation and any others that may or may not be considered medical. This is one of the reasons that the NABCC was established in the first place. Clarification on what is considered medical and what is allowable is the cornerstone of our success. We will find out and post accordingly! Every state in the United States is different and it needs clear understanding. Let us protect you by finding out the legal determinations.

Our research shows that consumers would deeply appreciate a form of body contouring practitioner vetting. Your credential of being an educated, trained and fingerprint cleared professional would allow more consumers to engage in these services with the peace of mind that their practitioner is going to be ethical and professional. It would also allow consumers a mechanism to lodge a complaint. Once this program is launched, there will be a definite advantage to becoming a Nationally Certified Body Contouring Credentialed Practitioner rather than just a person who can offer body contouring services. Education, training and vetting all matters in a professional business.

The State of Our Health: Approximately 74% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25), with 42% classified as obese (BMI ≥ 30), based on the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Obesity is a major risk factor for lymphatic drainage blockage, particularly when BMI exceeds 40, as it can impair lymphatic function and lead to obesity-induced lymphedema (OIL). Studies indicate that 90% of individuals with a BMI > 60 experience lymphatic dysfunction, characterized by reduced lymphatic vessel density, impaired pumping, and increased leakiness, often resulting in chronic swelling in the lower extremities. This condition may be irreversible even with significant weight loss if BMI has previously exceeded 50.

Our industry is needed! Let’s unite and forge ahead some great careers!

Press Release:

The National Body Contouring Council Launches New Credential to Elevate the Non-Invasive Body Contouring Industry**

Los Angeles, CA – June 5, 2025 – In a bustling office near downtown Los Angeles, a small group of healing arts advocates gathered last year with a shared vision: to professionalize the rapidly growing field of non-invasive, non-medical body contouring. Today, the dream takes shape as the National Body Contouring Council (NABCC) proudly announces the upcoming launch of its new credential, the *Board Certified Body Contouring Practitioner (BCBCP)*, set to debut in September or October of 2025.

The  NABCC aims to fill a critical gap in the healing arts industry, which has seen a 13.4% annual growth rate as demand for non-surgical lymphatic drainage body treatments and skin treatments soars. “The non-invasive body contouring business deserves a specialized credential that creates educated, trained, and knowledgeable practitioners,” said the NABCC’s corporate team. “Our mission is to ensure practitioners meet bench mark standards, receive exceptional initial and continuing education, participate in live training presentations and submitted a fingerprint clearance giving consumers confidence in their expertise and care.”

The BCBCP credential will open doors for job creation in medical spas, wellness centers, and independent practices across the U.S., offering these professionals a pathway to elevate their careers. NABCC’s certification program includes a comprehensive curriculum with six modules, covering techniques like wood and metal body sculpting  therapy, gua sha techniques, LED light therapy, body scrubs and cupping alongside holistic wellness practices such as stress management, breathing exercises  and nutritional guidance among other pathways for non invasive, non medical body contouring. Ongoing education is a cornerstone of the program, requiring practitioners to view 6 hours of continuing education podcast viewing credits every year to stay current with industry advancements.

The NABCC recognizes that every great vocation needs a recognized credential to justify their professionalism and gain consumer trustability, but the BCBCP is so much more than just enrolling to be in a database to gain a certificate. The BCBCP credential signifies initial and ongoing education, training and mandates a background, fingerprint clearance. The program will also have a mechanism for lodging consumer complaints, a jobs directory, a searchable database for consumers to confirm their practitioner’s credentials and an Annual NABCC Body Con Convention for Body Contourers. 

Education and training never can stop for successful people and vocations and the NABCC has just entered the arena for this very important and marketplace desired service to elevate the non invasive, non medical body contouring profession to it’s deserved heights.

The program shall be available online in several different languages, consist of 6 Learning Modules with Quizzes, Hands on CPR Awareness Certificate of Completion, Blood Borne Pathogen Training and a mandatory final exam. 

Upon pre launch, NABCC will seek a limited number of founding practitioners to form the NABCC Occupational Committee, a group tasked with shaping the future of the credential and ensuring its alignment with industry needs.

Interested professionals are encouraged to follow the NABCC on instagram for the window of opportunity opening date to become an Occupational Committee Founding Member.   https://www.instagram.com/nabcc_

Future practitioners must meet specific requirements.  They must be at least 18 years old, pass a fingerprint clearance, and possess a working smart cell phone or tablet to conduct business with, ensuring accessibility and professionalism in client interactions. The BCBCP credential will set a new standard for non-invasive body contouring, empowering practitioners to deliver safe, effective services while adhering to their own state regulations.

The NABCC is currently reaching out to all 50 states’ Medical Boards to get a determination on what is legally considered a medical grade machine and what machines are permittable. The persistent gray areas around permissible equipment and treatments were one of the major catalysts for the creation of the BCBCP credential. The NABCC will be the leader and forefront the advocacy of non invasive, non medical body contouring practitioners and aim to clarify the ambiguity for legal treatments and equipment. 

With a target launch date of September-October 2025, the NABCC is poised to transform the non invasive, non medical healing arts  industry, creating opportunities for job growth and professional development for solo and entrepreneurs, job seekers and health and wellness enthusiasts.  The vocational education model is changing. And instead of making another expensive program, the NABCC has capped this program’s costs for the next 3 years and instead will provide a super affordable and quality driven vocational entity. 

The BCBCP program fee is $395.00 initially and $75.00 for each annual renewal (includes continuing education). 

About the NABCC: The National Body Contouring Council (NABCC) is an S corporation dedicated to advancing the non-invasive, non medical  body contouring industry through education, certification, and advocacy. Founded in 2024, the NABCC is committed to building consumer trust and supporting practitioners with high-quality training and ongoing education.