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About Us

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the regulatory body that oversees Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) working in the province. CMTO receives its authority from the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is not a school or an organization that advocates on behalf of RMTs. CMTO exists to protect the public interest.

CMTO regulates RMTs and protects the public by:

• Setting the requirements for becoming an RMT so that only qualified individuals are allowed to practise and use the protected titles “Massage Therapist” (“MT”) and “Registered Massage Therapist” (“RMT”).
• Maintaining an up-to-date feature on its website, known as the public register, to help Ontarians verify whether the person they are visiting for Massage Therapy treatment is registered and qualified to practise.
• Developing and enforcing rules and guidelines for RMTs’ practice and conduct, including a Code of Ethics.
• Running a Quality Assurance Program to help ensure RMTs keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date
• Receiving and investigating complaints from the public about Massage Therapy care and taking disciplinary action when necessary.

CMTO is overseen by a Board, similar to a board of directors.