Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Inc.

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Happy Thanksgiving from MTAM! 🍂

We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend and finding some time to slow down, recharge and spend time with the people who matter to you.

Wishing our members and the entire massage therapy community a happy Thanksgiving!

A full calendar can be a good thing. It can also leave very little room to breathe.

For many RMTs, fall means clients trying to use their remaining insurance benefits, requests for extra appointments and the pressure to earn enough to carry the practice through quieter winter months. Add family and holiday commitments, and it is easy to keep saying yes while your own needs slip down the list.

On World Mental Health Day, October 10, take a moment to ask yourself: Is the way I’m working sustainable?

Our latest Practice Spotlight looks at practical ways to protect your well-being through the busy season—from setting appointment limits and keeping breaks between clients to checking in with yourself and reaching out for support.

Read “A busy practice still needs room to breathe” in the October 9 MTAM newsletter.

We’re officially in the thick of fall. 🍂

Work is busy, the kids’ activities are in full swing, the days are getting shorter and, whether we’re ready for it or not, holiday stress is starting to creep in.

With so much competition for your time, it can be easy to put your own wellbeing at the bottom of the list.

If your body is feeling the effects of a busy schedule, make some time for yourself and book a massage with a Registered Massage Therapist.

Looking for an RMT in Manitoba? Use our Find an RMT tool to find one near you: https://mtam.mb.ca/find-an-rmt-choose-an-option/

We’ve come a long way on the road to regulation, and you may be wondering where we are now.

Join us for our next Fireside Chat, Regulation 101 — Where Are We Today?, for an update on Manitoba’s journey toward regulation, where things currently stand, what may come next and what it all means for RMTs.

There will also be time to ask questions and join the conversation.
📅October 25 online
⏰ 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom

Learn more and register for the free webinar here: https://mtam.mb.ca/events-courses/mtam-courses-and-events/details/?EventId=4362

There’s still time to get your tickets and join us for an evening of celebration! Event registration closes October 8.

The MTAM Annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Presentation is happening October 18. It’s an opportunity to come together with Manitoba’s massage therapy community, connect with colleagues and celebrate the people who make our profession so special.

📅 October 18
🕛Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m.
📍St. Boniface Golf Club
🎟️ Get your tickets and event details: https://mtam.mb.ca/events-courses/mtam-courses-and-events/

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.