Amanda Johnston RMT

12/12/2025

Please sign the petition! 💜🙏🏼💜

We are getting closer to HST Exemption for Registered Massage Therapy!!!

Thank you Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario for your continued advocacy in this important matter.

This week, a Private Member's Bill supporting HST exemption for Ontario RMTs was introduced, a direct result of RMTAO advocacy and member efforts this past year, notably at our October 2025 Queen's Park Day.

MPP France Gélinas, the NDP Health Critic, introduced the Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. Under this Act, the Minister of Health is mandated to take every necessary measure, including introducing legislation, to bring the tax treatment of massage therapy services provided by Ontario RMTs into alignment with the tax treatment of services provided by other practitioners.

The Bill has already passed its first reading, marking an exciting first step. While additional readings are required for it to proceed, this early success is an important step forward, thanks to our advocacy efforts.

To increase support for the Bill as it goes through the legislative process, MPP Gélinas has created a petition to support the removal of HST from massage therapy services. We encourage you to sign this petition and share it widely with your networks to support the Bill's success.

Sign the petition: https://francegelinas.ca/remove-the-hst-from-massage-therapy-services-retirez-la-tvh-des-services-de-massotherapeutes/

MPP Gélinas also shared a press release today to increase awareness of and support for this issue. This would be a great resource to share to help spread the word.

Share the press release: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-g-linas-calls-hst-be-removed-treatments-delivered-registered-massage-therapists

This is an important and encouraging step in our efforts towards HST exemption. This was made possible due to the support of members who have continued to bring this issue forward, as well as the culmination of continuous advocacy efforts by the RMTAO.

We will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.

11/10/2025

Snowy Monday Vibes 💜❄️💜

Wishing you all a cozy warm Monday as we adjust to the first snowy day of the season!

Xo, AJRMT

08/07/2025

OUT OF OFFICE: Aug 6-12, 2025 💜✌🏻💜

Mid-summer week off with lots of time with special women in my life.

Yesterday, I celebrated my bestie’s 50th birthday at .

Today, rest and pack and possible afternoon hangs with my sister for her birthday eve.

Tomorrow, I head to Wolfe Island for one of my favourite weekends of the year with my whimsical whitby women for the always magical and island shenanigans. 💜✨💜

AND THEN, my dear dear college roommate, , is adventuring from Ohio to Wolfe Island for 2 nights of catching up! We haven’t seen each other in 25 years. Amanada from Canada is ready for you!
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Will be back at the clinic on Wed Aug 13. At least that’s the plan. 🙃

Until then….

XO, AJRMT

06/05/2025

This is a safe space.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

“My choice is what I choose to do
And if I’m causing no harm
It shouldn’t bother you
Your choice is who you choose to be
And if your causin’ no harm
Then you’re alright with me”
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This June, we celebrate the vibrant spectrum of love, identity, and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Pride is a powerful reminder that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US deserves to be seen, valued, and loved for exactly who we are.

I didn’t choose:

💜 To be born in Canada.
💜 To be born white.
💜 To be born a woman.
💜 To be born straight….

No one does.

For me, Pride Month is about showing up for my LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and neighbors, advocating for their rights, and creating spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Let’s continue to champion equality, acceptance, and inclusion not just this month, but EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Forever and always.

Choose LOVE.
Choose kindness.
Choose acceptance.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Xo, AJRMT