TORONTO, May 7, 2025 – The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) confirms that it is investigating Tim Potts, who is charged with one count of sexual assault by the Barrie Police Service.

Pursuant to an Undertaking signed with CMTO, Tim Potts is not permitted to practise Massage Therapy in Ontario.

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

“CMTO is committed to public safety. We are cooperating fully with the Barrie Police Service and conducting our own investigation. Through an Undertaking signed with CMTO, the registrant is not permitted to practise Massage Therapy while these charges move through the criminal justice system. Our priority is to ensure accountability and protect the public,” 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 under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is dedicated to protecting the public’s interest, guiding registrants, and promoting the highest standards of Massage Therapy practice.

For more information, contact:

Sam Harris
Manager, Policy and Communications
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
sam.harris@cmto.com