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The Massage Therapy Association - South Africa (MTA) - formerly known as the Holistic Massage Practitioners Association - was founded in 1989 to work towards the professional recognition of Therapeutic Massage Therapy in South Africa.
A Brief History of MTA's Involvement in the Profession
§ Motivated Therapeutic Massage Therapists to work as a cohesive group.
§ 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.
§ 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.
The passing of this Act on 12 February 2001 has had, and will continue to have, a profound effect on the profession for years to come. The primary benefit of belonging to MTA, is knowing that there is the powerful, collective and unified voice of a recognised professional association advising, monitoring and negotiating with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) to ensure that the best interests of its members are considered.
Function of the AHPCSA
The mandate of the Council is to ensure public safety and to act in an advisory capacity to the Minister of Health.
Function of MTA
The function of MTA is to uphold and to further the interests of registered Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa.
Aims of the MTA
§ Assisting members to register with the AHPCSA.
§ Providing support for members in all aspects of their profession.
§ Liaising with the AHPCSA to ensure fair representation for members.
§ Providing continued educational programmes in the field of Therapeutic Massage Therapy.
§ Ensuring professional educational and training standards.
§ Promoting the profession to other health professions and the public.
§ Grooming future leaders in the profession.
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