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Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2021

Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 24-30, 2021, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be focusing on the diverse ways that massage therapy can play an important role in someone’s … more

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Patti's Story

After a severe car accident in 2003, Patti tried physiotherapy and several other different options to help manage the chronic pain she began to experience as a result. It was only massage therapy … more

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Leah's Story

Leah was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and she’s non-ambulatory (unable to walk without assistance), spending much of her time in a wheelchair.

Because she spends so much time in her … more

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The Process of Obtaining Tax Exemption

Many members are in support of obtaining tax exemption for massage therapy services, which, if obtained, would mean that RMTs in Ontario would no longer need to charge and remit HST. Once massage … more

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CMTO Introduces New Standards of Practice for Massage Therapists

As a part of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario’s (CMTO’s) commitment to regulatory modernization, in 2019, the College undertook a multi-year project to update its Standards of Practice. … more

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Call for Nominations - RMTAO Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has issued a Call for Nominations for up to three (3) positions of Director on the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario's (RMTAO) Board of Directors. This Call … more

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Impact of HST Exemption of on Patients

The primary argument we will be making to the government when we fight for HST/GST exemption for massage therapists across Canada is the positive impact it will have on patients

Massage therapy is … more

Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is common and can have many causes. Whether you injured your shoulder in a fall or while playing sports, or hurt your shoulder overdoing it on a home … more