CMTO sometimes receives questions from RMTs about whether they can perform certain services so long as they are not identifying themselves as an RMT.

RMTs, like other regulated health professionals, can’t “take off their professional hat” to avoid rules around practice. This is considered professional misconduct and could lead to an investigation. For example, CBD massages are prohibited according to CMTO’s cannabis guidance and federal law (RMTs cannot offer or sell cannabis products because that is distribution). RMTs cannot circumvent this by not identifying themselves as an RMT.

If RMTs are facing pressure from employers or clients to perform services that are not within the Scope of Practice, or that may not allow them to follow CMTO’s Standards and guidance around practice, RMTs can consider:

1. Having a conversation with their employer or client around what it means to be a regulated health professional and explain CMTO’s Standards and Rules for practice.
2. Referring the client to another type of practitioner who may be able to assist them.

If you have further questions, please contact the Practice Specialist at practicespecialist@cmto.com or by phone at 416-489-2626/1-800-465-1933 extension 4124.