Current Status of Massage Therapy Regulation
Massage therapy is identified to be established as a regulated health profession in Manitoba under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). However, we were advised as of January 2023 that regulation of massage therapy is likely to move forward only after other regulated health professions have been transitioned to the new RHPA.
It is difficult to estimate how quickly this will happen, but our Government Relations team continues to keep in touch with the government.
Background
The NHPC and the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) have been collaborating on regulation for many years. In 2015, their collective effort resulted in the government accepting the recommendation to regulate massage therapy.
Since the government accepted the recommendation, the NHPC and MTAM have provided an updated report to the government addressing key issues, including:
- educational standards for applicants/members
- levels of therapist competency
- entry requirements
- review of costs, expenses, and fee structure for the College
For more information on the continued work between the NHPC and MTAM, read our joint Summary on Regulation of Massage Therapy in Manitoba (PDF).
