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Please note that there is a 3-6 week processing period.

Full Membership

A massage therapist or wholistic practitioner who is:

• certified by a recognized school
• currently practicing in his or her qualified field

To apply for Full Membership status, please confirm the following documentation is included in your application package.

• Completed application form.
• Photocopy of certificate(s) of massage and/or wholistic training from one or more recognized schools.
• Evidence (transcript) of passing scores for all applicable curriculum.
• Breakdown of curriculum, including number of hours. The curriculum should include topics such as anatomy/physiology, pathology, business training, ethics, hygiene, proper draping, etc.
• Documented evidence of clinical experience (non-standard massage therapy).
• Summary of all applicable hours (education, clinical experience, training, relevant work experience).
• Proof of professional liability insurance.
• (If requested) Reference letters from employment, clients, educational institute.
• Application fee

»  Please note that membership status may be delayed if all documentation is not received.

Requirements

1. Graduation from a Canadian Massage School - 2200 hour program.
2. Combination of national/international training and clinical hours totalling 2200 as recognized by the board fulfilling criteria in (a), (b) and (c)
   1. A passing score on an examination or graduation from an accepted program for the profession of Massage Therapy.
   2. Minimum 1600, 1 hour documented clinical massage sessions.
   3. Minimum of 600 hour accredited theoretical and practical training program.

Associate Membership

Associate membership is available to a massage therapist or wholistic practitioner who does not meet the standards for full membership or who is currently not practicing in his or her qualified field.

To apply for Associate Membership please submit the following documentation:

• Completed application form
• Application fee

Student Membership

Student membership is available to all students of recognised Massage and Wholistic training programs.

To apply for Student Membership please submit the following documentation:

• Completed application form
• Evidence that you are currently enrolled in massage or wholistic training from one or more recognized schools
• Application fee