Massage Therapy Association - South Africa (MTASA)

Description

To date, the Massage Therapy Association - South Africa is the only professional association representing the interests of Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa.
We were formerly known as the Holistic Massage Practitioners Association
We were founded in 1989 with the aim of working towards the professional recognition of Therapeutic Massage Therapy in South Africa.

Massage Therapy Association - South Africa:
Developed uniform standards, codes of practice and conduct to encourage professionalism and unity amoungst Therapeutic Massage Therapists.
Raised the profile of Therapeutic Massage Therapy amongst the health professions, the public and the government departments.
Negotiated with the Chiropractors, Homeopaths and Allied Health Services Professions Interim Council on behalf of Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa.
Successfully lobbied for the registration of Therapeutic Massage Therapy as a statutory recognised profession.Managed by an annually elected Committee
A non-profit making organisation
In possession of its own Constitution, Code of Ethics and Conditions of Membership to govern the conduct of its members.
To date, the only professional association representing the interests of Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa.

Member benefits

Comprehensive Group Insurance - Professional Liability.
Extensive referral system - a national service that helps you expand your reach.
Group advertising - including free listings, subsidised advertising and self-paid advertising.
Free subscription to our monthly electronic newsletter - Massage SA - which will keep you up to date with the happening in the massage profession.
Free subscription to our In Touch massage journal - the official voice of MTA.
Notification of regular, high quality , affordable workshops and/or continued education programmes.
Individual listing in Find a Therapist featured on MTA website.
Access to the MTA Resource Centre.
Opportunities for involvement in Community Service Programmes.
Assistance in Research Projects.