TORONTO, January 3, 2025 – The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) confirms that it is investigating Nicholas M. Luck, who was charged with nine additional counts of sexual assault on December 12, 2024, after initially being charged with three counts of sexual assault in October 2024.

Pursuant to an Undertaking signed with the Durham Regional Police, Nicholas M. Luck continues to be not permitted to practise Massage Therapy in Ontario.

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

“We are deeply troubled by the new charges against Mr. Luck,” said Maureen Boon, CMTO’s Registrar and CEO. “CMTO is fully cooperating with the Durham Regional Police as part of our ongoing investigation. Our priority remains reducing abuse and supporting survivors, and we encourage anyone with concerns about registrants to come forward and report them.”

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 excellence in protecting the public’s interest, guiding its registrants and promoting the highest possible quality of the practice of Massage Therapy.

For more information, contact:
Sam Harris
Manager, Policy and Communications
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
sam.harris@cmto.com