Recently, CMTO received information about Registered Massage Therapists/Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) who may be practicing Massage Therapy in a practice setting that also offered sexual services to the public.

As regulated health professionals, RMTs/MTs must ensure they maintain the public’s confidence in the profession and provide the highest level of safe, ethical, and quality Massage Therapy care. As part of that commitment, RMTs/MTs must stay vigilant when choosing practice settings and never work in settings where sexual services are offered.

Before accepting a job or while practising, RMTs/MTs should:

• Stay attentive and be aware of their surroundings
• Know who their colleagues are or will be; and
• Research and understand what kind of workplace it is prior to accepting a job.

To fulfill the goal of not harming clients, RMTs/MTs must take every precaution to protect clients and themselves. This includes remaining accountable and responsible when deciding where to work and whom they choose to work with.