About the NLMTA
Founded in 1990, the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists' Association is a non-profit association of professional, practising RMTs. The NLMTA is dedicated to promoting high standards of massage therapy throughout the province.
Members of the NLMTA are required to be active members of the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador. NLMTA members must follow high standards of practice, maintain a strict code of ethics and are required to participate in continuing education. NLMTA members must also retain an active membership and carry professional liability insurance through the association (Lackner McLennan).
The Act Respecting the Practice of Massage Therapy was proclaimed June 1, 2002, and subsequently a new Massage Therapy Act was proclaimed in December 2005. As a consequence of the Act, all those practising massage therapy in the province are required by law to be registered with the CMTNL. Information on the role of the College may be found by visiting the CMTNL website at www.cmtnl.ca or by phone at (709) 739-7181 / 1-888-739-7181.
The NLMTA executive is elected annually at the AGM which is held in the fall. Various continuing education seminars and workshops are held throughout the year as well.
The NLMTA is a founding member of the Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance.
For more information about the NLMTA, please call (709) 726-4006.
NLMTA News
300 Reflexology Diploma Course coming to St Johns in July 2012.
Course to include: The history, effects, benefits, practical techniques and applications of Reflexology, pathology, clinical aspect, consultation. Pre-requisite of anatomy & physiology, rmts will be exempt, five full days in class, 60 hrs case studies, p
Massage Therapists upset with Regulations
Massage therapists in the province are upset over recent restrictions implemented by the Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC).
Active members of NLMTA as of November 2011
RMT's in good standing with the NLMTA and Insured professionally
National Pain Awareness Workshop (NPAW)
Taking place at the Sheraton Hotel, on Thursday November 10, 2011, from 7-10pm
Original Research:A Comparison of the Effects of 2 Types of Massage and Usual Care on Chronic Low Back Pain
A Randomized, Controlled Trial
A Comparison of Massage Therapy and Usual Medical Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
Massage proves more effective than Usual Medical Care
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