About MTAS
Our Mission
MTAS exists to encourage and enhance the professional practice of massage therapy by:
Maintaining high standards for registered massage therapists
Supporting ongoing education and competency requirements
Advocating for massage therapy as a regulated health profession
Ensuring public trust through accountability and ethical practice
Scope of Practice
“The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body, and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by mobilization and other manual methods to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.”
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) provide:
Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Massage
Chronic Pain Management and Injury Recovery
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Therapy
Prenatal and Sports Massage Treatments
Board and Staff
MTAS is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by an administrative team.
Board of Directors
Camille Lapierre
President
Kelsey Gramson
Vice-president
Pascale Gleisberg
Treasurer
Aileen Tran Mapletoft
Secretary
Natalie Cargan
Complaints and Investigation
Tyrone Francis
Member at large
Administration
Lori Green
Executive Director
Position vacant
Member Services
Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
All MTAS members must adhere to the Bylaws, a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, which outline:
Professional conduct and responsibilities
Client rights and confidentiality
Ethical decision-making and integrity
Scope of professional competency
The Road to Regulation
MTAS has been actively working toward government regulation of massage therapy in Saskatchewan to:
Ensure title protection for Registered Massage Therapists
Standardize education and competency requirements
Increase public confidence and insurance recognition