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Consent is key to safe and respectful #MassageTherapy care. CMTO’s Standard of Practice: Consent requires RMTs/MTs to obtain informed, voluntary & written consent—especially for sensitive areas. Learn more: bit.ly/4ov9um7

#16Days #EndGBV
CMTO logo. Text: Consent is Key in Massage Therapy. An illustration of a person standing in front of a consent form on a clipboard with the words "Informed Consent" on it.
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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CMTO is seeking experienced RMTs/MTs to become Refresher Course Tutors. Get involved with the regulation of the profession! Help support applicants & registrants in meeting CMTO requirements.

Interested? Apply by Dec 12, 2025. See here for full details: bit.ly/48hmnsW
CMTO ad inviting applications for Refresher Course Tutor. Includes CMTO logo, text highlighting flexible tutoring hours, negotiable hourly rate, and independent contractor role. Application deadline is December 12, 2025, with contact email registrationservices@cmto.com and an Apply Now button. Image shows a person in green scrubs wearing a headset and sitting at a desk with a laptop.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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CMTO is committed the prevention of sexual abuse in #MassageTherapy and supporting those impacted by it. Learn more about CMTO’s zero tolerance policy for all forms of abuse and commitment to public safety: bit.ly/4nL8ysv

#16Days #EndGBV
CMTO logo. Text: Zero Tolerance for Abuse in Massage Therapy. An illustration of a hand held up within a red circle with a strikethrough representing stop and zero tolerance. An illustrative background displays a Massage Therapy clinic.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Earlier this week, our Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, had the opportunity to visit and speak to the #MassageTherapy students at Mohawk College about the role of CMTO, the registration exams, processes, and requirements. Thank you to the students and staff for the warm welcome and engagement!
Massage Therapy students and staff together with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario's (CMTO's) Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon in a classroom at Mohawk College. Massage Therapy students and staff listening to a presentation by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario's (CMTO's) Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon in a classroom at Mohawk College.
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Reminder: the new Standard: Collecting Personal Health Information is in effect! It guides RMTs/MTs on what client info must be collected, avoided, and may be collected in specific cases to protect privacy and support safe & effective care.

Learn more: bit.ly/4dX7j6l
CMTO logo. Text: Standard of Practice: Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients. A Massage Therapist holding a pen and clipboard facing their client.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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CMTO’s regulatory role helps protect #MassageTherapy clients from abuse. By setting standards, enforcing conduct, investigating complaints & taking disciplinary action when necessary, we support safe & ethical Massage Therapy.

Learn more: bit.ly/498NlVU

#EndGBV #16Days
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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CMTO's Board will meet on Monday, December 1, from 2 to 3:15 p.m., and Tuesday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). The meeting materials and livestream links are available on our website. Observers are welcome to view the meeting through the livestreams: bit.ly/3TC1voV
CMTO logo. Text: Board Meetings: December 1, 2025 - 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (ET). December 2, 2025 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (ET).
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Last week our Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, had the opportunity to visit the Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada to speak with their #MassageTherapy students. Thank you to the staff and students for the warm welcome and participation!
Massage Therapy students and staff of the Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada with CMTO's Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon in a classroom. CMTO's Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, presenting to a classroom of Massage Therapy students at the Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada. CMTO's Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, presenting to a classroom of Massage Therapy students at the Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada. CMTO's Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, presenting to a classroom of Massage Therapy students at the Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Nov 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year's theme draws attention to the increase of violence against women & girls in digital spaces. Learn how you can help & get involved: bit.ly/4oqhNPN

#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence #16Days
Text: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 25. Faded words "THERE IS #NOEXCUSE FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS" repeated over and over in a bright orange background.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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RMTs/MTs—if you practise more than one regulated health profession, be sure you understand the requirements for differentiating your practices. Review the "Guide to Practising More Than One Health Profession" to ensure transparency and avoid conflicts of interest: bit.ly/3Og5GVi
CMTO logo. Text: Guide to Practising More Than One Health Profession. A Massage Therapist holding a clipboard and pen standing in a health clinic setting.
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Ontario's #MassageTherapy profession has been growing over the years. It grew by another 3% since 2023. Check out these graphics for the 2024 stats on the profession.

Read our 2024 Annual Report to see more stats and info about Massage Therapy in Ontario: bit.ly/4nHopsa
CMTO logo. Text: Number of RMTs/MTs in Ontario Year-over-year. A graph showing the increasing number of RMTs/MTs from 2013 to 2024. CMTO logo. Text: Gender Breakdown of RMTs/MTs in Ontario. A graph showing the gender breakdown of RMTs/MTs in Ontario with 3,657 male (22.6%), 12,495 female (77.2%), and 34 X (0.2%) which is not directly associated with male or female, including but not limited to Trans, TwoSpirit, Non-Binary and/or Binary people. CMTO logo. Text: Age Breakdown of RMTs/MTs in Ontario. A graph showing an age breakdown of RMTs/MTs in Ontario. 2138 (13.2%) under 31, 4689 (29%) 31-40, 4898 (30.3%) 41-50, 3281 (20.3%) 51-60, and 1180 (7.3%) over 60. CMTO logo. Text: Want more Massage Therapy statistics and information? Read CMTO's 2024 Annual Report to learn more. An illustrative person typing on a laptop displaying CMTO's 2024 Annual Report on screen.
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Maureen Boon, CMTO's Registrar & CEO, presented to the #MassageTherapy students of the Ontario College of Technology yesterday. The presentation provided key info about CMTO, the profession, and CMTO's registration process. We thank the students and staff for their warm welcome!
A group photo of Massage Therapy students and faculty of the Ontario College of Technology with the staff and Registrar & CEO of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Massage Therapy students listening to a presentation by Maureen Boon, the Registrar & CEO of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in a clinical classroom at the Ontario College of Technology.
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Nov 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance—a day to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.

We invite RMTs/MTs to review this article for twelve tips for inclusive practice in healthcare settings: bit.ly/3Idxx8G
CMTO logo. Text: Transgender Day of Remembrance. November 20. The transgender pride flag is in the background.
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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CMTO hosted its 3rd Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar on Nov 14—a full day of learning and discussion on how male RMTs/MTs can be allies in preventing sexual abuse in the #MassageTherapy profession.

We sincerely thank all participants and observers who joined us for the event.
Registered Massage Therapists, health care professionals from other professions, stakeholders, and staff sitting in a board room at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) listening to a presentation by Male Allies - a program of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo as part of CMTO's Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar. Registered Massage Therapists, health care professionals from other professions, stakeholders, and staff sitting in a board room at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) listening to a presentation by Male Allies - a program of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo as part of CMTO's Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar. Registered Massage Therapists, health care professionals from other professions, stakeholders, and staff sitting in a board room at the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) listening to a presentation by Male Allies - a program of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo as part of CMTO's Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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RMTs/MTs—want to help your clients understand personal health information (PHI) collection?

📄 Share this one-page resource with them so they know what to expect when their PHI is collected for #MassageTherapy treatments: bit.ly/3ZZfcCc
CMTO logo. Text: Client Resource Guide. Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients. A Massage Therapist reviewing health information with their client.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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RMTs/MTs—need help determining if it's necessary to collect certain personal health information from your client? We've created a guide and chart to help guide your decision.

📄 Review the document here: bit.ly/3JVtoHd
CMTO logo. Text: How to Determine if it is Necessary to Collect Personal Health Information. A Massage Therapist reviewing personal health information on a tablet with their client.
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Thank you to the staff and students at @humberpoly.bsky.social for the warm welcome this week! CMTO’s Registrar & CEO, Maureen Boon, visited to share info about CMTO, registration requirements, the profession, and its regulation. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with more students!
A group of Massage Therapy students and staff in a classroom with CMTO's Registrar and CEO at Humber Polytechnic. Massage Therapy students sitting in a classroom listening to a presentation by CMTO's Registrar and CEO at Humber Polytechnic.
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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In this Conduct Corner case study, a client grew close to their RMT/MT over 2 years and later wanted a romantic relationship. The RMT/MT declined, cancelled future appointments, and stopped replying. Was this the right approach?

🔎 Read the case study: bit.ly/4l3LOU6
CMTO logo. Text: Conduct Corner: Case Study. Cases from CMTO's Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee. A Massage Therapist holding a clipboard while speaking with a client.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Social media and your practice: What’s okay?

RMTs/MTs have asked about connecting with clients online. We’ve answered the most common questions on social media use—including what to do if a client asks to connect on your personal account.

👉 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/4doDzhi
CMTO logo. Text: Ask the Practice Specialist. Answers to commonly asked questions from RMTs. A Massage Therapist in scrubs holding a smartphone and laptop while walking down a hallway in a clinic setting.
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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FOMTRAC is developing the new competency framework for #MassageTherapy in Canada. In this video, Dr. Alan Batt presents an in-depth look at the evidence-informed approach used to guide the new framework's development.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more: bit.ly/49eVecf
Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada logo. Text: Evidence-Informed Competency Framework Development. A group of diverse Massage Therapists in scrubs standing together with four blurred in the background. The viewer's focus is on one smiling Massage Therapist in the middle of the image.
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Today, we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served—and continue to serve—for our freedom.🍁

Take a moment to reflect on their legacy and explore stories of Canadians who have made a difference: bit.ly/470bSuQ

Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay
CMTO logo. Text: Lest we forget. A red poppy flower on a white paper texture background.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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The new Standard: Collecting Personal Health Information (PHI) from Clients is now in effect. This Standard protects client privacy by setting out the type of PHI RMTs/MTs must, must never, and may ask clients under certain circumstances.

Learn more: bit.ly/4dX7j6l
CMTO logo. Text: Standard of Practice Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients. A Massage Therapist reviewing health information with their client.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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How does CMTO handle complaints about the conduct of RMTs/MTs? In this case study, we explore how the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reviewed a client’s concern about their RMT/MT during treatment and reached a decision.

Read the case study: bit.ly/4hL9DhH
CMTO logo. A person in office attire pulling out a piece of paper from a folder in a filing cabinet. Text: Conduct Corner: Case Study. Cases from CMTO's Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee.
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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RMTs/MTs—did you know CMTO has a poster you can print and display in your practice setting to help your clients understand what they can expect from their #MassageTherapy care and their rights?

Download the poster from our website: bit.ly/49VpPbs
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November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Thank you for providing feedback to the surveys launched earlier this summer. CMTO consulted with RMTs/MTs, Massage Therapy stakeholders, and the public to help identify priorities and guide the development of the College's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.

Read more: bit.ly/3W8YgXK
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM