What is a Registered Massage Therapist?

A Registered Massage Therapist is an individual who is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in accordance with the Regulated Health Professionals Act and the Massage Therapy Act.

A Registered Massage Therapist:

  • Is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
  • Has completed competency-based education at a recognized school of massage therapy
  • Has successfully completed examinations to ensure that they have the necessary competencies to safely and effectively offer massage therapy care
  • Maintains their registration by participating in a continuing education and a quality assurance program to ensure they maintain their high professional standards and quality of care

Only members of the CMTO are permitted to use the title Massage Therapist or Registered Massage Therapist or the designation of RMT or MT. Members of the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario must be registered in good standing with the CMTO.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treatments can offer significant benefit and can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:

  • Reducing or eliminating pain
  • Improving joint mobility
  • Improving circulation
  • Improving lymphatic drainage
  • Reducing depression and anxiety
  • Reducing muscular tension

Massage therapy can treat both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of patients in the treatment of illness, injury, rehabilitation and disability.


View all Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario

If you are looking to check if an individual is a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario, check the Public Register on the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario website at www.cmto.com