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    Meet Alex

    Alex went from not being able to walk, to running 10k.

    Alex's roller coaster of health issues began with a seizure in 2017, just before his 23rd birthday. His brain was inflamed, and after a myriad … more

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    Meet real people who benefit from massage therapy

    TORONTO, ON. 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 … more

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    Infographic: Massage Therapy and Back Pain

    This infographic outlines the benefits of massage therapy for low back pain. It goes over how massage therapy can help and excersises you can do as well as other steps you can take to alleviate … more

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    Infographic: Massage Therapy for Improved Sleep

    This infographic outlines the benefits of massage therapy for an improved night's sleep. It outlines how massage therapy can help you fall asleep and stay asleep and some useful tips for better … more

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    Infographic: Massage Therapy and Plantar Fasciitis

    This infographic outlines the benefits of massage therapy for plantar fasciitis. It goes over what plantar fasciitis is, what it feels like, how to treat it and exercises that can help.              … more

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    RMTAO Board of Directors Meeting with the CMTO

    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 … more

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    Infographic: Massage Therapy for Arthritis

    This infographic outlines the benefits of massage therapy for arthritis. This includes types of arthritis, symptoms that can be improved by massage therapy and what a massage therapy treatment for … more

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    Infographic: Massage Therapy and Pregnancy

    Infographic outlining the benefits of massage therapy during pregnancy. This infographic outlines the ways massage therapy can safely and effectively treat common symptoms associated with pregnancy. … more

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    Advocacy Update - Canadian Cancer Society

    On May 14, 2018, Andrew Lewarne, Executive Director and CEO of the RMTAO, met with the Director of Cancer Information and Support Services at the Canadian Cancer Society. The discussion was focused … more