How important is it for my therapist be a member of the MTAA?
"Being registered with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta provides you with comfort that the practitioner providing your massage treatments is governed by a Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics and is ultimately accountable to a Disciplinary Committee. All Active MTAA members in good standing have extensive Professional and General Liability insurance coverage that ensures that the therapist is covered for both errors in their practice AND general liabilities, such as equipment failure or office space hazards. Look for a membership certificate indicating active membership status in the current year as confirmation of this coverage." Source: Massage Therapist Association of Alberta
Do therapists specialize in certain areas?
Most therapists specialize in certain modalities after completion of their core training programs. Post-graduate training can be obtained in a number of areas such as sports massage, infant massage, pregnancy massage, deep tissue massage, etc. See our 'about us' section for a listing of our practitioners and the types of treatments they provide.
Is massage covered by health care insurance?
Registered massage therapist Treatment Fees are covered by most extended health care benefits and automobile insurance policies. The MTAA membership number is an important piece of information necessary for reimbursement by health insurance providers. It is important to note that ALL third-party insurance companies in Canada recognize MTAA membership numbers. Ensure that this number along with the MTAA member’s name is legible on your receipt.
Is massage therapy deductible as a medical expense for income tax purposes?
Massage therapy is currently not considered a regulated Health Profession in the province of Alberta. The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency does not accept receipts for massage therapy treatments as a medical expense. For more information on this, please contact your income tax representative, Revenue Canada or your MLA.