The NLMTA was formed to encourage high standards of practice among its members and to promote the profession throughout the province. The NLMTA is a non-profit professional organization composed of practicing registered massage therapists.

Members of the NLMTA are required to be Active members of the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador. Members follow high standards of practice and a code of ethics. We are required to participate in continuing education to retain active membership and all members 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, 2005 was proclaimed in December 2005. All those practicing massage therapy in the province are required by law to be registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL). Information on the role of the College may be found by checking the CMTNL link at the top of this page or on their website at www.cmtnl.ca.

The College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador can be contacted at 739-7181 or 1-888-739-7181. Access their website at www.cmtnl.ca

The NLMTA executive is elected annually at an annual general meeting held in the fall. This year the meeting will be held  October 15, 2005. Various continuing education seminars and workshops are held throughout the year. The NLMTA publishes a quarterly members' newsletter.

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2006 - 2007 Executive

President
Susan M. Barrett

Vice President
Terry Walsh-Oakley

Secretary/Treasurer
Heather Davis

Director
Treena Cook

Director
Paul Breen

Director
Mike Pollard

Director
Darrell Dye

Director
Kylie Mugford