I am excited to announce the release of CMTO’s 2024 Annual Report – a reflection of our collective progress, achievements, and milestones from the past year. I am immensely grateful to CMTO’s Board and staff for their dedication and support in making our strategic vision come to life.

​In 2024, we continued fostering meaningful engagement with RMTs/MTs, educators, and students by hosting several events across Ontario, notably the Town Halls and the 2024 Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar.

​During the Town Halls, I traveled to seven cities across Ontario to meet with registrants and aspiring RMTs/MTs. What made these events invaluable was the opportunity to have direct, in-person conversations — answering questions, addressing concerns, and discussing the future of Massage Therapy together. Sharing updates face-to-face allowed for meaningful dialogue, and hearing firsthand about the challenges, perspectives, and aspirations of those who practise and study Massage Therapy was inspiring and impactful. These personal interactions reinforced the importance of connecting directly with the community we serve.

​The 2024 Prevention of Sexual Abuse Seminar brought together educators with experts like WomanACT, who provided a survivor-informed perspective, and a panel of healthcare professionals who shared strategies for teaching abuse prevention. Discussions focused on integrating trauma-informed care, addressing power dynamics, and improving reporting mechanisms in curricula. In 2025, we’ll collaborate with schools to implement these priorities, ensuring RMTs/MTs uphold the highest standards of client safety and ethics. uphold the highest standards of client safety and ethics.

​I am excited about the regulatory modernizations that grant the CMTO authority to approve Massage Therapy education programs starting January 2027. This ensures only graduates from Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation accredited programs will be eligible to become RMTs/MTs. Over the next two years, I look forward to visiting Massage Therapy schools across Ontario to discuss these transformative updates as we prepare for this new chapter in our profession.

​As we look ahead to the development of a new Strategic Plan in 2025, I am proud of and energized by the strides we made in achieving the goals we set out in 2023. We will continue building on the momentum of CMTO’s success and remain committed to shaping a resilient future of modern Massage Therapy regulation in the public interest.

​Sincerely,

​Maureen Boon, Registrar & CEO