Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Massage Therapy
Scope: Regional - Province of Alberta, Canada
Formed: 1953
Address: Box 24031 RPO Plaza Centre, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6X6, Canada
Email: info@mtaalberta.com
Website: www.mtaalberta.com

Description:

Established in 1953, the MTAA is one of the oldest massage therapist associations in Canada and is one of the founding members of the National body, the Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance (CMTA). On a National level, the CMTA assists with facilitation of public health and wellness through the Canadian Massage Therapy Research Network and is working in conjunction with Health Canada to complete a Health Professions Sector Study. On a Provincial level, all chapters of the CMTA are working towards unity amongst the Provinces for similar competency standards for membership within their respective organizations.

Mission/Aims:

To promote high standards of practice and education for the profession of massage therapy.
Creation of an environment where massage therapy is recognized as an integral part of the health care system.

Member Benefits:

Professional & General Liability Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Annual Convention of Professional Touch
Health and Dental Plan Availability
Recognized representation of the profession on provincial and national issues

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Canadian Massage Therapy Alliance

Verification Criteria:

It is important that your therapist participate in continuing education courses to stay current in their profession.
Being registered with the MTAA provides assurance that the individual doing therapeutic massage treatments is regulated by the accepted Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. MTAA members also have extensive Professional and General Liability insurance coverage that ensures your safety.
A confident and experienced therapist will be happy to provide references upon request.
Ensure that the therapist has received a Certificate or Diploma of completion from a recognized massage therapy training institution.