CMTO: Who We Are
April 2024
CMTO is the regulatory body that oversees Registered Massage Therapists (or RMTs/MTs) working in Ontario. CMTO is not a school or an organization that advocates on behalf of RMTs. We exist to protect the public interest.
We do this by:
- Ensuring that Massage Therapy graduates have the right skills and knowledge before becoming an RMT. We also do this through rigorous testing and education requirements.
- Maintaining an up-to-date online register, Find an RMT, to help Ontarians verify whether the person they are visiting for Massage Therapy treatment is registered and qualified to practise.
- Developing and enforcing rules, Standards of Practice, and expectations for RMT’s practice and conduct.
- Running a Quality Assurance Program called “STRiVE” to ensure RMTs keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date.
- Addressing concerns or complaints about Massage Therapy care and taking disciplinary action when necessary.