RMTAO Blog
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Massage Therapy for Stress and Anxiety
Many people seek out massage therapy for the sense of relaxation it brings them. They feel a sense of calm and peace of mind from both the tranquil atmosphere and the treatment itself. However, if … more
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Massage Therapy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but can also be demanding on the body. The changing body brings with it aches and pains, including back pain, leg and foot pain, and other muscle pains. Massage … more
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Massage Therapy and Sports
From beginners to elite athletes, massage therapy has been shown to be effective for athletes of all levels of participation and ability in their chosen sport. Massage therapy treatments can help … more
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Massage Therapy for Seniors
As baby boomers reach the age of 65 and beyond, there is an increasing number of senior citizens in Canada. As a result, many healthcare practitioners are focusing specifically on seniors’ health … more
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Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain
Pain is often associated with some injury or illness, and it’s assumed by many people to be a temporary state. But for some people, pain is a frequent part of their everyday lives. Chronic pain is … more
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We're Moving
The RMTAO is pleased to announce that we're moving to new office space! We will continue to offer our members excellent service and continue to represent the entire massage therapy profession. … more
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Clinic Regulation Feedback
The Ontario Clinic Regulation Working Group asked for feedback from individual health professionals and Health Professional Associations regarding their proposed model for a separate oversight body … more
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Massage Therapy Self-Regulation in Manitoba
On November 24th, 2015 the Manitoba Minister of Health, Sharon Blady accepted the Health Professions Advisory Council's recommendation that the profession of massage therapy be granted self- … more
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Massage Therapy Issues in the Federal Election - Engage with your MP
Canadians go to the polls on October 19th. The RMTAO, with our partners in the Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA), have identified three important issues for the profession of massage therapy … more
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Regulatory Colleges Explore Clinic Regulation
TORONTO, ON., August 20, 2015 - The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) has announced that, along with the regulatory colleges of eight other health professions, they will be involved in … more