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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 21h
October 19-25 is Massage Therapy Awareness Week! CMTO oversees over 16,000 Registered Massage Therapists (RMT/MT) in Ontario who are working to provide you with the best possible care.

Visit cmto.com to learn more and follow us for the top things you need to know about #MassageTherapy!

#MTAW2025
CMTO logo. Text: Massage Therapy Awareness Week #MTAW2025 October 19-25, 2025. A Registered Massage Therapist providing Massage Therapy treatment to their client.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 1d
Today is Persons Day which marks the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” in Canada. We celebrate the progress made and continue to support the fight for gender equality. Learn about the Famous Five's fight for equality: bit.ly/3Z1nWYR
A stylized illustration of the Famous Five. Text: Persons Day October 18. The Government of Canada logo.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 2d
RMTs/MTs—have you completed your STRiVE - Be the Best You Can Be requirements? There are just over two weeks left to complete and submit your requirements.

Don't wait! Complete Be the Best You Can Be by October 31, 2025 through the STRiVE module: bit.ly/3VkQHwL
STRiVE the Quality Assurance Program logo. Text: Be the Best You Can Be requirements are due October 31. A Registered Massage Therapist smiling and looking at the viewer while typing on a laptop.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 2d
RMTs/MTs—are you transitioning from Inactive to a General Certificate of Registration? Learn how to change your registration class: bit.ly/3KAlgfU
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. An illustration of a certificate with the words "Inactive Certificate" and an arrow point right towards another certificate with the words "General Certificate".
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 3d
Help shape the future of #MassageTherapy in Canada! FOMTRAC invites Massage Therapy professionals to join the Competency Profile Project Development Committee. Be part of a nationwide initiative shaping the future of the profession.

👉 Apply by Oct 30, 2025: bit.ly/477cI7z
The Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada logo. Text: Help Shape the Future of Massage Therapy in Canada! Join the Competency Project Development Committee. Application Deadline is October 30, 2025. Four Massage Therapists of different ethnicities standing next to each other smiling at the viewer in a healthcare setting.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 3d
RMTs/MTs—protecting your clients and yourself starts with proper fundamental infection prevention and control protocols. Ensure your routine is up to CMTO’s standard.

Learn more in this case study: bit.ly/4mZGEbT
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. A person wiping a flat surface with a disinfectant spray.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 3d
While AI is a powerful tool, it can't replace professional judgment. See why CMTO's Standards of Practice, and Practice Specialists, are your most reliable guides.

Understand the risks of using AI in the latest TouchPoint: bit.ly/42xveVl
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. Illustration of a person sitting at a desk using their laptop. A floating rectangle featuring a robot assistant. Two speech bubbles appear over the robot and the person representing a conversation.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 4d
CMTO’s Registrar and CEO visited the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Canada last week to share insights about the profession and its regulation with more #MassageTherapy students. Thank you for the warm welcome and engaging conversations!
Group photo of CMTO's Registrar and CEO with the students and staff of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Canada. CMTO's Registrar and CEO presenting to the students of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Canada in a classroom. CMTO's Registrar and CEO presenting to the students of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Canada in a classroom.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 4d
Reminder: The 2026 CMTO registration renewal is now open. RMTs/MTs—remember to renew your registration by November 1 through the Registrant Portal.

Learn more about this year's registration renewal: bit.ly/4ntov6S
CMTO logo. Text: RMTs/MTs: Complete Registration Renewal by November 1. A Massage Therapist smiling and facing the viewer.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 4d
RMTs/MTs—we’ve developed resources to help you ensure proper collection of personal health information. The new Standard: Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients goes into effect on November 1, 2025.

Review the resources here: bit.ly/4mZiXAm
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. A Massage Therapist holding a clip board and reviewing a client's health information.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 5d
What is the difference between abusive behaviour and non-abusive behaviour from clients? We break it down using two case scenarios in the latest TouchPoint.

Read them here: bit.ly/4ofx71w
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. A Massage Therapist putting their hand up towards a client in a health clinic setting.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 5d
RMTs/MTs—you should never feel unsafe at work. Explore the new changes that empower you to discharge clients who engage in abusive behaviour.

Read about the changes to the Client-centred Care Standard and Code of Ethics: bit.ly/4mVTE27
TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. A healthcare practitioner holding up their hand towards the camera.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 9d
RMTs/MTs—there are just over three weeks left to complete your STRiVE - Be the Best You Can Be requirements. Be sure to complete and submit your requirements through the STRiVE module by October 31, 2025.

Read more: bit.ly/3ILLZWd
TouchPoint October 2025. STRiVE the Quality Assurance Program logo and CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints. A Registered Massage Therapist dressed in scrubs looking down at a computer screen.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 9d
🍁🦃Happy Thanksgiving! CMTO will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. Our regular hours of operation will resume the following day on Tuesday, October 14.
CMTO logo. Text: Closed: Thanksgiving. Monday, October 13, 2025. Upward shot of a forest in the autumn.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 9d
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Mental health matters every day, but today is a reminder to check in with yourself and others. If you or someone you know needs support, free and confidential help is available: bit.ly/46yHQhb
CMTO logo. Text: World Mental Health Day October 10. A mental health professional comforting a patient holding their head with their hand.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 10d
Visiting an RMT/MT for #MassageTherapy treatments but not sure what personal health information you need to share? CMTO published a new Standard of Practice: Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients, which answers this question.

Learn more: bit.ly/48UWEbD

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Massage Matters October 2025. A Registered Massage Therapist holding a tablet standing next to their client. Both are smiling and looking at the camera. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/massage-matters/
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 10d
📣 The October 2025 edition of Massage Matters, CMTO's e-newsletter for #MassageTherapy students and clients is here! Sign up to our mailing list for updates on Massage Therapy regulation in #Ontario and more!

Read the latest edition: cmto.com/massage-matters

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Massage Matters October 2025. A Massage Therapist smiling and looking at their client who is looking back up at them. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/massage-matters/
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 11d
RMTs/MTs—it’s that time of year again. CMTO’s 2026 annual registration renewal is now open. Renew before November 1 to avoid late fees! Read more: bit.ly/46VWz4Q
Close-up of hands typing on laptop keyboard while holding credit card. TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 11d
CMTO’s Board met on September 29, 2025. Curious about what the Board is working on? Catch up on the key discussions that are moving the Massage Therapy profession forward.

Check out Board highlights here: bit.ly/48SnqkX
Empty conference room with microphones on table and chairs arranged around. TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 12d
Following the 2025 Board Elections, CMTO is pleased to introduce the newly elected Board members. Thank you to the RMTs/MTs in Districts 1, 6, and 9, and to everyone who participated in the elections!

Learn more about the elections and the new Board members: bit.ly/48SnlOb
Four individuals of diverse ethnicities dressed in professional attire. TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: 2025 CMTO Board Elections Results. Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 12d
📣 The October 2025 edition of TouchPoint, CMTO's e-newsletter for RMTs/MTs is here! Visit our website to read about the latest news and updates: cmto.com/touchpoints/
Two hands massaging a client's lower back. TouchPoint October 2025. CMTO logo. Text: Read more: cmto.com/touchpoints
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 16d
CMTO is announcing changes to the requirements for RMTs/MTs to discharge clients who engage in abusive behaviour. This change underscores that Massage Therapy is clinical health care and that abusive behaviour has no place in #MassageTherapy.

Learn more: bit.ly/4nUBUoG
CMTO logo with text: Regulations Update – Requirements to Discharge Abusive Clients; A Massage Therapist in white uniform holding pink clipboard and making stop gesture.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 17d
RMTs/MTs—Ethical billing matters! Your registration number on a receipt means YOU provided the #MassageTherapy. If you didn’t, don’t include your name or number. This protects clients and trust in the profession.

Review the Standard: Fees & Billing➡️ bit.ly/4776LJw
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 18d
The 2026 CMTO Registration Renewal is now open! RMTs/MTs—please renew your registration through the Registrant Portal by November 1, 2025 to avoid late fees.

For more information about renewal, visit our website: bit.ly/4ntov6S
CMTO logo with text: 2026 Registration Renewal is now open; RMT in scrubs smiling with arms crossed.
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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario @cmto.com · 19d
CMTO's Board is meeting today from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET). The meeting materials and livestream link can be found on our website. Observers are welcome to view the meeting through the livestream: bit.ly/3TC1voV
CMTO logo and text: "Board Meeting Sept 30, 2025 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (ET)", "View the livestreams on YouTube: @CMTOVideos". A background image of a person on a virtual meeting on a laptop.
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