In Alberta, CMMOTA is currently active in the Transitional Council for the College of Massage Therapists of Alberta (TC-CMTA) and is an active participant in the Alberta Working Group for the Regulation of Massage Therapy. Please see the following updates from the Alberta Working Group on the progress which has been made in relation to regulation of massage therapists in the province of Alberta. As updates are provided to CMMOTA by the Alberta Working Group they will be posted here.
Current Status of Regulation in Alberta – Updated March 26, 2026
In October 2024, an application to regulate the profession of massage therapy in Alberta was formally submitted to Alberta Health.
Since that time, the Alberta Working Group for the Regulation of Massage Therapy has remained in ongoing communication with the Ministry of Health as the application continues to move through the government review process. As with all regulatory applications, this review involves multiple stages of assessment and consultation within government.
While there are currently no new milestones to report, advocacy and ongoing communication with the Ministry is being advanced collaboratively through the Alberta Working Group which includes representatives from CMMOTA, CRMTA, MTAA, and NHPC.
The Alberta Working Group remains committed to supporting a thoughtful and collaborative regulatory process that strengthens public protection and supports the advancement of the profession.
We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Alberta Working Group Updates
2024.12.16 – Alberta Working Group Survey Request
2024.11.19 – Alberta Working Group Survey Request
2024.10.18 – Alberta Working Group Update
2024.09.20 – Alberta Working Group Information Session Registration Notice
2024.07.22 – Alberta Working Group Update
2022.07.15 – Alberta Working Group Update
2021.10.12 – Alberta Working Group Update
2021.07.22 – Alberta Working Group Announcement
Other Important Links
Video – Information on the Application to Regulate Massage Therapy in Alberta
Video – November 14 Information Session on the Application to Regulate Massage Therapy in Alberta
PDF Document – Application Submitted to the Alberta Minister of Health in October 2024.