The MTAM Board of Directors hosted members who have reached 10 & 15 years of membership in the MTAM at the 'Annual Members Recognition Reception' that was held on January 28th at the Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg.
MLA Mohinder Saran - Maples Constituency, brought official greetings from the Province of Manitoba to those members who have reached these significant 'Milestones'.
February 19 - Communications & Marketing - Victoria Inn (AGM/Conference Planning)
February 22 - Board of Directors
March 3 - Insurance Committee
April 16- 18 - Annual General Meeting & Spring Conference
April 18 - Vodder Basic Refresher Course
April 19 - 23 - Vodder Basic Course
April 26 - 30 - Vodder Therapy 1 Course
May 1 - National Competency Meetings - Victoria BC
MTAM 2010 Renewal Certificates
All renewal certificates ( membership & insurance) have been mailed to MTAM members. Included in this package will be information on the upcoming AGM & Spring Conference. If you have not received your copies please contact the office.
Vodder Basic and Therapy 1 courses
Registration for the Vodder courses is now open. Registration deadline is February 26 - register by fax or call the MTAM office.
Registration for the Spring Conference will open on Monday, February 8. You can register online, by fax, or by calling the MTAM office. If you plan to only attend the AGM please register for it online.
Also, watch for the next email newsletters for details on the educational courses and updates on registration availability.
Archived copies of MTAM newsletters & bulletins are available in the 'Members Log in' area below visit the 'links' section and the MTAM archives selection.
New Brunswick Presents New Act!
The Province of New Brunswick will be the next province to pass legislation for the profession of Massage Therapy. Public notice of the intent of the province to create "The College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick" was recently published in local news media in New Brunswick. The application for legislation has been a joint effort of the two associations representing professional massage therapists in the province - The New Brunswick Massotherapy Association Inc. & The Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists Inc. The Act is expected to be approved by this summer.
The only opposition to the new ACT is coming from a small obscure group of individuals who practice massage outside of the two provincial associations and the NHPC from Alberta. The NHPC are attempting to promote their 'Three Tiered Model' of legislation that was rejected in their home province in 2008 by the Minister of Health of Alberta. Alberta continues with its legislative model of a 'Two Year' entry to practice model.
Classified Ads for Positions Available and Items for Sale are found in the Member Login area below.
Manitoba Adopts RHPA!
In June of 2009, the Province of Manitoba adopted a new 'Regulated Health Professions Act. 'The MTAM expects to utilize the application process in the Act to begin its transition to a Regulated Health Profession with an application targeted for the Fall of 2010. The Province will name its Advisory Council to the Minister of Health this summer.
Looking for professional therapeutic massage services in Manitoba?
Use the handy 'Referral Service' area at the bottom of the home page where you will find several search options available to help you locate the RMT of your choice wherever you are in the province.
