Massage Therapy may help treat several conditions.
Here are a few:
• Chronic muscle tension and weakness
• Stress and anxiety
• Postpartum Depression
• Strains and sprains
• Headaches and migraines
• Low back pain
• Motor Vehicle Accident injuries
• Sports related injuries
• Sleep disorders
• TMJ
• Shoulder injuries and hypomobility
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Constipation
• Sciatic Nerve symptoms
• Hip and Knee pain
• Plantar Fasciiitis

Who is a Registered Massage Therapist?

Registered Massage Therapists are Regulated Health Professionals. To become a massage therapist a candidate must complete a 2-3 year training programme in the areas of massage theory, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, hydrotherapy and remedial exercise related to massage therapy treatment. Training includes a minimum of 150 hours of supervised clinical experience.

The Massage Therapy Scope of Practice is “the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain. “ (Massage Therapy Act, 1991)

Only those who are members of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario can use the following titles: M.T., Massothérapeute, Registered Massage Therapist, R.M.T., Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Massage Thérapeutique, and Massothérapie. To be a member of the CMTO, a candidate must first pass the College's certification exams.

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario encourages its members to keep their knowledge current through its Quality Assurance (QA) Programme which includes self-evaluation, continuing education and peer assessment components. These activities assist massage therapists to provide care to the public in an ethical and professional manner.