Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Inc.

Has your practice outgrown your insurance coverage?

MTAM members have access to comprehensive, occurrence-based coverage. That provides a strong foundation. However, it doesn’t mean that every risk associated with massage therapy practice is covered.

As your practice grows or changes, so do your risks. Ask yourself, “Does my insurance still reflect the practice I operate today?”

Members, you can learn more about this on the members’ portal on our website!

📣 Manitoba Massage Therapists & Clinic Owners — Your Input Is Needed

A 2026 Manitoba Massage Therapy Labour Market Survey is currently gathering information about the massage therapy workforce across Manitoba.

The survey will help provide current data on:
• Demand for massage therapy services
• Recruitment and hiring challenges
• Availability of qualified massage therapists
• Clinic capacity and unmet client demand
• Anticipated workforce needs over the next three years

The information collected may be used to support applications to the Government of Canada regarding continued access to the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students for eligible massage therapy education programs.

If you are a practicing massage therapist, clinic owner, or clinic manager in Manitoba, we encourage you to participate.

🔒 Responses are anonymous and results will be reported only in aggregate.

👉 Complete the survey:
https://bit.ly/rmtmarketsurvey

Please share with other Manitoba massage therapists and clinic owners. Broad participation will help provide a more accurate picture of Manitoba’s current massage therapy labour market.

Can you believe October is here?

Check out these upcoming events:
° October 5: Mindfulness in Practice: Staying Present, Thinking Clearly & Protecting Your Capacity to Care
° October 5-8: Vodder Level 2 Applied MLD
° October 18: Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Presentation
° October 19: Documentation Excellence Part 1: The Foundations of Professional Charting
° October 21: CPR Level C Certification - 3 Years SOLD OUT
° October 24-25: Wellness Practitioner Longevity & Wellbeing
° October 25: Fireside Chat: Regulation 101 — Where Are We Today?

Visit the website to learn more about these events and register!

https://mtam.mb.ca/events-courses/mtam-courses-and-events/

Membership Renewal is Now Open!

Today marks the beginning of another exciting year for the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba as your 2027 MTAM Membership Renewal is now open!

When you renew, you’re investing in:
✔ Advocacy for the massage therapy profession
✔ Continuing Professional Development
✔ Professional resources and tools
✔ Networking and professional connections
✔ Updates on Manitoba’s Road to Regulation
✔ A strong, engaged professional community

Your membership helps strengthen the profession while supporting your own professional growth and success.

Renew today and continue building the future of massage therapy in Manitoba with us at mtam.mb.ca.

Thank you for being an important part of the MTAM community.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools and honour Survivors, their families and Indigenous communities across Canada.

Today is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, continue learning and consider the role each of us can play in advancing reconciliation.

If you’d like to learn more, there are great resources, including the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, who are sharing lots of great information and additional resources as well. If you’re in Winnipeg, you can also join them for the Healing Walk and Pow Wow. https://scoinc.mb.ca/orangeshirtday2026/

The MTAM office will be closed today.

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🤔Why Renew?

Your MTAM membership is more than an annual renewal—it's an investment in your
profession, your practice, and the future of massage therapy in Manitoba.

As an MTAM member, you continue to benefit from:
✔ Professional advocacy and representation
✔ Continuing Professional Development opportunities
✔ Professional liability insurance options
✔ Practical resources to support your practice
✔ Networking and professional connections
✔ Updates and information on Manitoba's Road to Regulation
✔ A professional community committed to advancing the profession

Together, we're building a stronger, more connected massage therapy community.
Thank you for continuing to invest in your profession. Membership renewal for 2027 opens October 1.

📣 Help make massage therapy tax-free.

The Canadian Massage Therapist Association (CMTA) is calling on massage therapists and patients across Canada to lend their voices to the campaign for a GST/HST exemption for massage therapy.

With the 2026 federal fall budget being developed, now is an important time to speak up.

You can help by:
✉️ Sending a pre-written letter to your Member of Parliament and the Minister of Finance
📲 Sharing the campaign with your network
📣 Encouraging your patients to add their voices, too

It only takes a few minutes to take action.

Learn more and find everything you need to participate on the MTAM website: mtam.mb.ca/gst-exemption-for-massage-therapy

✨ Coming in 2027

Your feedback is shaping what’s next.

In 2027, MTAM is expanding professional development with practical learning designed to support you at every stage of your career.

Here’s a preview of what’s ahead:

📚Expanded Clinical Education
Evidence-informed learning to strengthen clinical practice.

💼The Business of Healthcare
Practical tools to help you build a sustainable and successful practice.

🧠Mindfulness for Healthcare Professionals
Strategies to support resilience, well-being, and professional longevity.

🗓️Quarterly Practice Check-Ups
Seasonal reminders and practical resources to help keep your clinic and business running smoothly throughout the year.

We’re excited to continue providing education and resources that support both your practice and the profession.

In just over a month we’re celebrating at our Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Presentation.

Join us! We’re back at the St. Boniface Golf Club to celebrate and acknowledge all our members for their ongoing support along with those who have made significant contributions to MTAM and the massage therapy profession in Manitoba over the last year.

We have so many great memories of the awards nights, including 2023 when we celebrated our 50th anniversary with a 70’s disco theme!

Get your tickets here: https://mtam.mb.ca/events-courses/mtam-courses-and-events/details/?EventId=4336

There are so many benefits to massage therapy! If you’re in the thick of back to school and new fall routines, it’s the perfect time for a massage. In addition to relaxation benefits, they can help relieve muscle pain, stiffness and tension.

Regular massages can improve flexibility and range of motion by working on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues. It’s also beneficial for your mental health.

If you’re ready to book a massage, you can find an RMT in Manitoba on our website: https://mtam.mb.ca/find-an-rmt-choose-an-option/