TORONTO, October 16, 2026 – The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) confirms Matthew Mancini has been charged with one count of sexual assault by the Ottawa Police Service.  

Pursuant to signing an undertaking with the Ottawa Police Service, Matthew Mancini is not permitted to practise Massage Therapy in Ontario. 

Please see Matthew Mancini’s details on CMTO’s public register for further information.  

“Patients expect to receive safe, clinical care when seeing a Massage Therapist. CMTO takes any allegation of sexual misconduct extremely seriously and is cooperating with the Ottawa Police Service at this time,” said Maureen Boon, CMTO’s Registrar and CEO.  

CMTO urges anyone with concerns about this individual, or any other registrants, to contact the College immediately.  

About the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario 

CMTO is the regulator established by the provincial government to regulate the practice of Massage Therapy and to govern the conduct of Registered Massage Therapists/Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) in the province of Ontario under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is dedicated to protecting the public’s interest, guiding registrants, and promoting the highest standards of Massage Therapy practice. 

For more information, contact:
Rebecca Grima
Communications Specialist and Media Relations
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Rebecca.grima@cmto.com