Why Join MTWPAM?

In Nova Scotia, we are one of several government-approved professional associations. We are the second largest association of massage therapists. We are inclusive and hold space for a variety of wholistic or fitness practitioners based upon their area of expertise and training.

1. MTWPAM is a 100% volunteer-operated non-profit society recognized by municipal, provincial and federal governments. 
2. Our Board of Directors are all active therapists in their community.
3. We do not employ companies to operate our membership activities or serve as executives on our Society Board of Directors.

the benefits of belonging to MTWPAM INCLUDE:

• Ease of Registration and Renewal with our online processes:
• • Send required documents electronically, make payments, print your membership, and track your CEUs.
  • Customize a public profile and review your account information on the website. 
  • Streamlined and quick AGM registration, account renewals, surveys and polls.
  • You can log into your membership portal anytime or use our Mobile App.
• Registered Massage Therapists gain access to Direct Billing privileges with Blue Cross, Telus Health, and most major extended health benefits insurance providers (the same as with other government-approved associations in the province).
• Professional and flexible framework for CEUs, First Aid, and Liability Insurance thereby instilling public confidence and trust that members are professionally trained and up-to-date in their respective modalities. 
• • CEUs can be obtained at any point within a three year cycle (Each cycle runs from January 01st through to December 31st).
• Sense of fellowship and community with other health service providers.
• We are small and more accessible to our members. 
• To urgent and time-sensitive matters you can expect a response within 24 hours.
• Access t0 Job Board, Marketplace and Community Forums.
• Members enjoy corporate rates or discounts with several businesses and we are always seeking new ways to be of benefit to our community. 
• FEES are competitive and lower than other associations. We strive to keep costs low so that you can focus on other areas important to you as a professional therapist.
• We do not charge activation or application fees.
• You choose your own insurance provider as you may have special needs beyond the minimum required liability coverage of 2 million dollars.
• We offer flexible payment options such as PayPal and eTransfer -- and can set up Payment Plans where necessary.