Becoming a Member
Start Your Journey as a Registered Massage Therapist
General Requirements for New Applicants
To qualify for membership, applicants must:
Graduate from a Recognized Massage Therapy School
Submit Required Documentation
- Criminal record check (within 6 months) including vulnerable sector search
- CPR Level C (or higher) & Standard First Aid certification
- Proof of liability insurance ($2 million minimum coverage)
- Please refer to the application form for a full list of required documents
Pay Membership Fees
- Practicing membership: $430 per year
- Non-practicing membership: $215 per year
Educational Institutions
Applicants must complete their training at a recognized massage therapy institution that meets the 2,200-hour education requirement. MTAS does not accept experience in place of formal education. The following elements are required in an eligible program:
Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competency and Prior Learning Assessment (IJ PC/PI)
Massage therapists trained in other provinces or countries may be eligible for membership through the Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competency and Prior Learning Assessment (IJ PC/PI) process.
Massage Therapists from Regulated Provinces
- If in good standing with a College of Massage Therapy in a regulated province, we would be happy to welcome you as a member.
- Must submit a letter of good standing and proof of credentials.
- See the application form for a complete list of requirements.
Massage Therapists from Unregulated Provinces
- Must meet the 2,200-hour education requirement.
- See the application form for a complete list of requirements.
Internationally Trained Massage Therapists
- Must undergo a credential review process to determine equivalency.
- A $50 + GST fee applies for credential evaluation.
- If training is deemed insufficient, additional coursework or examinations may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must submit a letter of good standing, proof of current CPR C and Standard First Aid, and at least $2m liability insurance. For more information and the application form, please contact the office.
The full application process, including document review and reference checks, takes approximately 1 week.
Applicants may be required to complete additional coursework, obtain further clinical experience, or pass competency assessments.
Yes, becasue there is currently no regulation to prevent this. Your receipts will, however, not be accepted by the third party insurance companies without MTAS membership.