Pat on the Back RMT - Registered Massage Therapy

12/23/2023

The Canadian Massage Therapist Association (CMTA) has created a petition to request the federal Minister of Finance to remove HST/GST from massage therapy services throughout Canada. The petition argues that the elimination of HST/GST on massage therapy services would make these services more accessible and affordable for Canadians, while also eliminating the perception of inequality between massage therapists and other healthcare professionals. If you're interested in supporting this cause, please sign the petition

There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of Commons. Neither the House of Commons nor any Member of Parliament authorizing the publication of an e-...

11/24/2021

2022 Schedule now available to book -

08/10/2021

If you can please share a story it would help greatly :)

Have you been to see an RMT recently? How has your RMT helped you?

If you have benefitted from massage therapy, we want to hear your story!

Email info@rmtao.com and help us spread the word about the many benefits of massage therapy.

05/21/2021

OFFICE RE-OPENING -

As such, RMTs are no longer subject to the requirements of that directive. In light of this, I will be reopening as of Tuesday, May 25th. If you would like to book appointments please go online at rmt.janeapp.com. The online schedule will be available as of Monday May 24th

05/03/2021

Closure extended for an extra 2 weeks. -

In the last two weeks, we have only seen an increase in COVID cases in the PHU. Also, there have been no changes/information from the Ministry of Health and my College. Seeing that things haven't gotten better, I will extend my closure by another two weeks.

04/21/2021

Closure till May 5th -

I will be cancelling all treatments from now until May 5th and will re-evaluate as information becomes available. I will also postpone opening my summer schedule until I am back at work.

06/06/2020

Reopening as of June 8th, 2020!!!

As some of you know, last week the Ontario Chief Medical Officer announced that all regulated health care professions can now open.

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario also recently released their final guidelines for how RMTs are to operate their business. These guidelines include multiple screenings, increased cleaning and disinfection, increased charting and documentation, plus changes to the physical space.

The Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario has put together a nice infographic and blog post detailing some of the changes that you can expect to see.
https://www.rmtao.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-your-massage-therapy-appointment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

05/30/2020

I was chosen for the RMTAO member for the month of May!!! 😃

The RMTAO is pleased to announce our May member spotlight, Patrick Belanger

Patrick was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario. He graduated high school in 2000 and took one year to work and save money to go to college. He first studied electronic engineering at RCC College of Technology. From there, he started working in Timmins for Spectrum Communication as a communication technician. After a little over 3 years, he changed jobs and worked as a laborer/grader for a local sawmill. Having always wanted to help people, he decided to go back to school and study massage therapy. He graduated from Georgian College with honors and became a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in June 2012. He is an enthusiastic RMTAO member, and volunteered to help advocate to the government at the RMTAO Queen's Park Day in 2018.

Why did you choose to become a Registered Massage Therapist?

Patrick: I was looking at starting a second career and the profession of massage therapy was very appealing to me. The idea of helping people and also being independent, in other words owning my own business, is what lead me to study massage therapy as a second career.

What do you like best about your job?

Patrick: The satisfaction I feel when I am able to help someone with one of their health care goals is very rewarding. Also, I appreciate that there is no ”rat race” at work.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Patrick: I enjoy carpentry and wood working. For example, I recently finished building a house with my father and father in-law.

What advice would you give new Registered Massage Therapists?

Patrick: Focus on your natural skills and abilities and what you enjoy about massage therapy. Build your practice on that. Don’t worry about what you ”don’t” have to offer and concentrate on what you can, and what most others can't.

Why did you choose to join the RMTAO?

Patrick: I truly believe it really isn't a choice, it is important to support your association. The cost is so minimal that there isn't even a reason not to, and in return there are so many benefits. Thank you RMTAO for being the advocates to the profession!

05/19/2020

Hello everyone, the office will be close till May 29th now. I hope all is well at home! If you have questions about self-care please message me and I will try to help.

03/20/2020

COVID-19 Office Closure -

In light of the rapidly changing COVID-19 developments and at the recommendations from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, Pat on the Back RMT will be closed until further notice.  I am cancelling all appointments.  Appointments will only be removed from my schedule one week at a ti...

01/12/2020

100 Years of Massage Therapy Regulation in Ontario!

2019 marks 100 years of regulation of Massage Therapy. As we recognize the many milestones achieved since then, this video takes us back to the origins of th...