Types of Memberships

Provisional Member

A Provisional Member is an individual who:

  • is a graduate of an educational institution that is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) or recognized by another massage therapy regulatory college in Canada; and
  • intends to practise massage therapy in New Brunswick and has applied for active member status with the CMTNB or intends to practise massage therapy in another regulated province and become a member of a massage therapy regulatory college in Canada; and
  • remains a Provisional Member with the Association no longer than thirty (30) consecutive days before providing proof of successful acceptance to and membership in good standing with the CMTNB or a massage therapy regulatory college in Canada; and
  • has paid the specified member fee in accordance with the current fee schedule.
  • For more information or to register, see the “Benefits” page and “How to Become A Member
  • Apply here.

Practising Member

A Practising Member is any massage therapist who:

  • is a Registered Massage Therapist in the Province of New Brunswick and who is in good standing with the  College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) or is in good standing with another massage therapy regulatory college in Canada; and
  • has paid the specified member fee in accordance with the current fee schedule.
  • Register here.

All ANBMT members meet competency standards and have training accepted by a regulated province. All members have graduated from a school with a curriculum accepted by a province with provincially legislated standards for practice (New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island). Members with a College of Massage Therapists in a regulated province can apply for membership with the ANBMT.


Non-Practising Member

A Non-Practising Member is any massage therapist who:

  • is a Practising Member in good standing in the Association at the time of application for Non-Practising status;
  • has been a Practising Member in the Association for a period of at least one (1) full year immediately prior to making application;
  • is no longer in practice; and
  • has paid the specified member fee in accordance with the current fee schedule.

Student Member

Student Membership is FREE!

A Student Member is an individual who is:

  • registered as a massage therapy student with an educational institution that is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) or recognized by another massage therapy regulatory college in Canada and preparing individuals toward registration as a Registered Massage Therapist; and
  • has provided confirmation of enrolment in massage therapy school (e-mail or letter from instructor); and
  • has paid the specified member fee in accordance with the current fee schedule. (FREE!)
  • Apply here.

Affiliate Member

An Affiliate Member includes, but is not limited to, any individual, group, organization, business or corporation that has an interest in the advancement of the profession of massage therapy and in furthering the Association’s purposes; and

  • is not required to be a Registered Massage Therapist or enrolled in a massage therapy program to be eligible;
  • has an interest in the activities, well-being, role and function of the Association;
  • Intends to contribute to and be affiliated with the profession of massage therapy;
  • demonstrates standards of behaviour, philosophy, ethics, principles and values that align with those of the Association;
  • avoids any activity that may be injurious to the interests of the Association and its members;
  • is a Canadian citizen and is at least 19 years of age (if the applicant is an individual);
  • is eligible for and approved as an Affiliate Member on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors in accordance with Policies and Procedures;
  • has paid the specified member fee in accordance with the current fee schedule (see registration form).
  • Apply here. *Affiliate Members are entitled to attend and be heard at General Meetings but are not entitled to vote.
    *Affiliate Members may not hold a position on the Board of Directors; however, they may serve on committees.    

Life Member

A Life Member is a member of the Association designated as such by resolution of the Board of Directors.

Life Members shall have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of Practising Members, but shall not be required to pay the annual Association membership fee.


Responsibility of ALL Members

  • Notify the Association of any changes in personal contact information within thirty (30) days of such change;
  • Notify the Association of any changes of registered status with their massage therapy regulatory college within thirty (30) days of such change;