About AATA

ABOUT the AATA

Championing innovation, education, and advocacy to elevate Athletic Therapy and empower both therapists and the communities they serve across Alberta.

Our mission is to create a strong and healthy association by advocating for and providing leadership to Athletic Therapists across Alberta.

The Alberta Athletic Therapists’ Association (AATA) is dedicated to championing the profession of Athletic Therapy across Alberta. We represent, promote, and provide unwavering leadership for Athletic Therapists, ensuring they meet the highest national and provincial standards.

From delivering life-saving care on the field to guiding everyday Albertans through faster recoveries and stronger futures, our members embody excellence in injury rehabilitation and performance optimization. United by our mission to build a strong and healthy association, we empower professionals, advocate for the value of Athletic Therapy, and transform lives through the proven Sports Medicine Model. Together, we redefine recovery and inspire a healthier Alberta.

OUR PARTNERS

Our vision is to be the driving force behind the recognition, growth, and excellence of Athletic Therapy in Alberta, empowering professionals and enhancing the health and well-being of all Albertans.

Education for all

Support members in their individual efforts to deliver quality, individual-centric treatment to Albertans.

Highest standard of care

Ensure all athletic therapists in Alberta maintain the minimum national certification requirements to uphold the standard of Athletic Therapy in Canada.

Athletic advocacy

Increase public awareness about the profession of Athletic Therapy and it’s services.

Provincial Regulation

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Jacqui Sanderson

Executive Director

Joseph Cummings

President

Joy Considine

Vice President

Lamar Kilback

Director at Large

Pete Parisian

Secretary

Joel Parker

Administrative Assistant

Daisy Bahringer

Administrative Assistant

Megan Runolfsdottir

Administrative Assistant

Become part of a thriving community of Athletic Therapists, access exclusive resources, and get the support you need to excel in your profession.

The Alberta Athletic Therapists’ Association (AATA) is a registered not-for-profit organization in Alberta, operating under the Societies Act (Registration No. [Insert Number]). The association is authorized and regulated by the Alberta Ministry of Health and complies with all applicable provincial laws and regulations governing professional associations. All services and resources provided by AATA align with provincial standards to support Athletic Therapists and their clients effectively and ethically.

The Alberta Athletic Therapists’ Association (AATA) acknowledges that we operate on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations and Peoples. We honor and recognize the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 territories, as well as the Métis Nation of Alberta, whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to enrich our communities. We are committed to fostering respectful relationships and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities as we work to support the health and well-being of all Albertans.