TORONTO, September 25, 2024 – The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) confirms that it has suspended Philip Yiu Cho Lau’s Certificate of Registration.

In September 2024, Philip Yiu Cho Lau was charged with four counts of sexual assault. Following these charges, CMTO’s Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee has suspended Lau’s Certification of Registration.

Philip Yiu Cho Lau is not permitted to practise Massage Therapy in Ontario.

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

“CMTO takes allegations of sexual misconduct very seriously. This suspension helps to protect the public while the criminal justice system goes through its necessary steps,” said Maureen Boon, CMTO’s Registrar and CEO.

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 through the provisions of 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