The New Brunswick Massotherapy
Association |
The New Brunswick
Massotherapy Association (NBMA) is a non-profit professional
massage therapy organization which as been incorporated since
1988. From a meeting of 5 dedicated massage therapists, it
now represents about 200 therapists from around the province.
NBMA is the only representative of the province at Canadian
Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA), the national body of massage
therapy associations.
The NBMA provides information and public education about
Massotherapy and free referral service to the public in locating
Registered Massotherapists to communities across N.B. The
Association also provides a forum for on-going professional
development and exchange, as well as maintains high professional
standards for its members.
The function of the NBMA is:
- To maintain high professional standards for its members.
- Provide a forum for on-going professional development
and exchange.
- Provide information and public education about Massage
Therapy.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to
contact us. Your first contact will be with our Registrar
who will direct your query to the executive committee of the
NBMA. We can be contacted by phone, e-mail or letter. |
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What is Massage Therapy |
"Massage Therapy" is the assessment
of the soft tissues and joints of the body and the treatment
and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft
tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, and
rehabilitate or augment physical function, or to relieve pain.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT, NBMA-AMNB AGM, Tracadie-Sheila, April 30 - May1st, 2010
21 May 2010 |
I wish to report to all the members of NBMA-AMNB that the AGM meeting in Tracadie-Sheila was an absolute success. There were over fifty members attending, with many having travelled far from Grand-Falls, Fredericton, Moncton & Halifax.
The Planning Team, led by Team leader Diane Albert, organized a most pleasant, friendly and enjoyable Friday evening Wine & Cheese festivity. The highlight of the evening was the lively troupe of dancers from Petit-Rocher named, “The Clackers”. They are a twelve-member group of tap dancers who danced to lively tunes for one exciting hour. They were marvellous. One of our members, Jeanine Paulin from Gauvreau near Tracadie, brought her tap shoes and danced with the group. It was an exciting time. The hostesses wore a specially designed Acadian T-shirt announcing our AGM 2010. Many donated prizes were drawn during the festivities to include an overnight stay at Gite Toutes Saisons in Green Point, beautiful carvings by our own member, Rose-Marie Camberlain, a Spa certificate and many more exciting prizes. |
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Annual Awareness Week
05 Mar 2008 |
October 21 – October 27, 2007
Cancer Care
With an estimated 159,900 new cases of cancer occurring in Canada in 2007, Cancer Care is becoming an important topic in massage therapy. Massage therapy can offer cancer patients an alternative and complementary therapy that helps with pain management, muscular tension, nausea, fatigue and can help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. Massage therapy is a safe type of therapy to receive with cancer, however important considerations need to be undertaken when giving or receiving treatment. The focus of National Massage Therapy Week in 2007 on Cancer Care is focusing on educating the public on the benefits and the considerations when using massage therapy for people living with cancer.
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French College to Open in Moncton
05 Mar 2008 |
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The Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage is pleased to announce that it has decided to start a French massage therapy program in Moncton, New Brunswick! The "Collège Atlantique de Massage Thérapeutique " will open its doors and start its first class on September 29, 2008. |
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