Massage Therapy Regulation FAQ
What is Massage Therapy Regulation?
Massage Therapy Regulation in Manitoba would mean that any massage therapist would fall under the governance of the Regulated Health Professions Act that came into effect in 2014.
At the moment anyone can set up shop in Manitoba, call themselves a massage therapist and offer treatment to the public.
Regulation would protect the public by holding massage therapists accountable through a consistent standard.
Is Manitoba a regulated province?
At the moment, Manitoba is not a regulated province, but the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba is always pushing forward with this as one of their main priorities. You can read more about their road to regulation by clicking here.
Can I work in any other province after graduation?
Yes, you can work across Canada with your Wellington College diploma, however, you will need to complete further examinations in regulated provinces.
You are free to work without further examination in unregulated provinces.
Click here to view BC’s process for becoming registered.
Click here to view Ontario’s process for becoming registered.
Click here to view Newfoundland’s process for becoming registered.
Click here for New Brunswick’s process for becoming registered.