Toronto, Ontario – November 26, 2018 - The Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO) held our first ever Queen’s Park Lobby Day on November 26, 2018. This event was an opportunity to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) from all political parties.
To celebrate Massage Therapy Awareness Week on October 21 – 27, 2018, the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO) will be sharing the stories of people from across Canada who have received massage therapy treatments that helped them get back to doing what they love.
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
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat joint stiffness of the lumbar spine. The techniques learned...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat sacroiliac joint stiffness. The therapist will learn the bi...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat common scapular and shoulder muscular dysfunctions in the c...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to assess and treat joint stiffness in the mid/lower cervical spine. The techni...read more
4/28/2019 - The Living Room
Speaker: Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
This one day practical course will focus on improving the therapist’s surface palpation skills. We will focus on finding key landmarks in the cervi...read more
5/5/2019 - 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 recognize and treat hip dysfunctions which contribute to low back pain. Techniq...read more
5/26/2019 - 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 joint stiffness in the thoracic spine. Techniques will be focu...read more
This one day practical course will focus on the therapist’s ability to effectively assess the tibiofemoral joint. The therapist will learn evidence ba...read more
6/9/2019 - 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 joint stiffness in the ribs. Techniques will be focused on man...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. 