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 (RMTs) in the province of Ontario through the provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) 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.

Not to be confused with a school that teaches Massage Therapy, or the membership-based professional association (the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario), CMTO is one of the 26 regulatory Colleges that oversee their respective health professions in this province, as set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.

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  • About the College
    • Vision and Mission
    • Council and Committees
      • Council Meeting Schedule
      • Council Meeting Materials
      • College Orientation Program
      • Governance Handbook
    • Consultations
    • Career Opportunities
    • 2019-2021 Strategic Plan
    • Privacy Code
    • Linking Policy
    • Accessibility Policy
  • About the Profession
    • About Massage Therapy
    • Inter-jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators
    • RMTs and Acupuncture
      • Acupuncture PC/PIs
      • Confirmed Acupuncture Education Programs
    • Legislation and By-laws
    • Code of Ethics
    • Standards of Practice
    • Policies and Publications
      • Policies
        • Administration
          • Advertising
          • Maintenance of Client Records
          • Receipts
          • Record Retention
          • Release of Records
          • Request to Remove Business Contact Information from the Register
        • Practice
          • Ancillary and Related Activities
          • Consent for Treatment
          • Referrals to Unregulated Health Care Providers
        • Professional Conduct
          • Conduct between Members and Complainants during a College Investigation
          • Mandatory Reporting of Sexual Abuse by Massage Therapy Educational Facilities and Instructors
          • Suspension of Ancillary Roles
          • Zero Tolerance
        • Registration
          • Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation and Education Program Equivalence (for programs outside Ontario)
          • Certificate of Registration
          • CPR and First Aid
          • Direct Client Care
          • Dual Registration
          • Education Requirement for Exam Eligibility and Initial Registration
          • Examination Candidates Returning After Three Previous Failures
          • Examination Failures in Other Jurisdictions
          • Massage Therapy Graduates / Students Practising Without Being Registered
          • Vulnerable Sector Check Prior to Registration
          • Refresher Courses
    • Position Statements
      • Cannabis
      • Conducting a Clinical Massage Therapy Practice
      • Conducting Public Education Classes
      • Inhalation Therapy
      • Inter-Professional Disagreement
      • Use of Titles and Credentials
    • Guidelines and Bulletins
  • For Clients
    • Find an RMT
    • Learn About Your Rights
    • Zero Tolerance For Abuse
    • How We Can Help
  • Public Register: Find an RMT
  • Becoming an RMT
    • Massage Therapy Education in Ontario
    • Massage Therapists Educated Outside Ontario
    • Fair Registration Practices Reports
    • Certification Examinations
      • Language Fluency Assessment
      • Application and Scheduling
      • Certification Examination Fees
      • Remediation and Second Diploma
    • Initial Registration
  • Ensuring Professional Conduct
    • How Regulation Protects You
    • Complaint Process
    • Registrar Report Investigations
    • Discipline Hearing Schedule
    • Discipline Rules
    • Discipline Decisions
    • Fitness to Practice
    • Reinstatement Hearings
    • Illegal Practitioners
    • Abuse Prevention
    • Mandatory Reporting
    • Funding for Therapy and Counselling
  • For Registrants
    • Registrant Login
    • Registration Information
      • Status Change
      • Incorporation
    • Privacy Law and Registrants
    • Quality Assurance Program
      • STRiVE
      • Standards of Practice
      • Peer Assessment
    • Workshops
    • Practice Advice
    • Key Forms
    • Elections
  • About the College
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