Legislative Requirements

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario is dedicated to excellence in protecting the public, serving its members, and promoting the highest possible quality of the practice of massage therapy in a safe and ethical manner.

The College, one of this province's health regulatory bodies, exists to protect the public interest and to regulate the profession of massage therapy.

Through the maintenance of high professional standards, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ensures ethical, high-quality health care.

As part of its responsibility to the public, the College sets minimum entrance to practice requirements, administers the certification examinations and promotes continuous improvement of massage therapists’ knowledge, skills and abilities through the Quality Assurance Program.

The College also promotes research and development of expertise in the massage therapy profession.

Candidates are expected to read, understand and comply with all requirements of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, Massage Therapy Act, 1991, Regulations, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Policies and Guidelines of the College.