On June 23, 2018, the RMTAO Board of Directors met with Corinne Flitton, Registrar, and Katherine Molnar, Director of Corporate Services, of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. The purpose of the meeting was to seek clarification on several key issues in order to better understand the reas
The Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario invites individuals to share their knowledge and experience at our upcoming RMTAO 2019 Education Conference: Excellence in Practice. The theme for the 2019 conference is the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain.
On May 14, 2018, Andrew Lewarne met with the Director of Cancer Information and Support Services at the Canadian Cancer Society. The discussion was focused on the inclusion of massage therapy in the treatment support recommendations provided by the Canadian Cancer Society.
On April 9, 2018 Andrew Lewarne ED, RMTAO met with various MPPs, and with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario regarding ways to increase the access of Ontarians to massage therapy treatment.
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat whiplash and other soft tissue dysfunctions in the neck. Techn...read more
2018-10-14 - International Academy of Massage Inc.
Speaker: Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat sacroiliac joint stiffness. The therapist will learn the biome...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to recognize and treat hip dysfunctions which contribute to low back pain. Techniq...read more
2018-10-28 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus
Speaker: Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat ankle and foot dysfunctions like joint stiffness, ankle sprain...read more
2018-11-11 - Suite Success at EES Direct Inc (Barrie)
Speaker: Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat joint stiffness, tendinopathies and carpal tunnel at the wrist...read more
2018-11-11 - Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale
Speaker: Amy Beggs, CTDP, RMT, BSW
This workshop provides a comprehensive and detailed review of all components of a Massage Therapist’s record keeping requirements. It will include ...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat common low back stability dysfunctions in the clinic. Techniqu...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat joint stiffness in the upper cervical spine. The techniques le...read more
Welcome to the RMTAO
The Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario is the voice of the massage therapy profession in Ontario. Established in 1936, the RMTAO is a member-driven, not-for-profit association that provides leadership for and advocates on behalf of Ontario’s RMTs. The RMTAO provides education, information, and programming that encourages professional growth and high standards for RMTs. The Association also promotes the profession to the public, government, business and other professions. Read more…
New and Noteworthy in the RMTAO
Here's what new and noteworthy at the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario.
RMTAO Continuing Education
We offer a wide variety of courses across Ontario to meet your personal, professional and educational needs. We continuously update the courses we offer, and with our courses you can obtain CEUs, increase your standards of practice and remain current with a rapidly changing profession. Find out more...
Looking For A RMT? - RMTFind.com
RMTFind.com is the RMTAO's referral service for members. If you are looking for an RMT in your area, visit RMTFind.com and type in your city or postal code and a list of Registered Massage Therapists will appear, along with their locations on a map.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy can be used for treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. It has proven beneficial for a wide variety of conditions, for people of all ages. Read more about the benefits of massage therapy.
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The RMTAO exists in order to advance the massage therapy profession in Ontario. Improvements in the ability of Registered Massage Therapists to provide quality care will improve the health of the people of Ontario whom the profession serves. 