A Brief History of MTA’s Involvement in the Profession
Formerly known as ‘Holistic Massage Practitioners Association’
Motivated Therapeutic Massage Therapists to work as a cohesive group to foster respect for the profession by developing and adhering to uniform standards, codes of practice and conduct
Raised the profile of Therapeutic Massage Therapy amongst the health professions, the public and the government departments
Negotiated with the Chiropractors, Homeopaths and Allied Health Services Professions Interim Council on behalf of Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa
Successfully lobbied for the registration of Therapeutic Massage Therapy as a statutory recognised profession
Participated in the rewriting of the amended Allied Health Professions Act No. 63 of 1982 to protect the interests of Therapeutic Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Therapists
