Relax & Recharge Registered Massage Therapy

12/14/2025

8 new appointments available! These will fill crazy fast! If you have benefits to use up, here’s your last chance! These new appointments will be subject to a 50% premium as they are outside my regular hours.

Additionally, please note my cancellation policy is in full effect. Appointments canceled with less than 48 hours notice are billed 50% of the treatment fee and no-shows/same-day cancellations are billed in full. This protects my time and ensures fairness for all my patients.

12/13/2025

This petition is to support the removal of the HST from Massage Therapy services at the federal level. We need both levels of government to work collectively to achieve these results! Please consider signing!

An RMT in British Columbia recently created a new federal petition to gather further support for HST/GST exemption for massage therapy in Canada.

This petition is sponsored by MP Brad Vis, who has previously championed similar exemption petitions directed towards the previous federal government.

A related petition, recently presented in the House of Commons by Newfoundland MP Jonathan Rowe, has already mandated a government response. Every new petition presented with maximum signatures further amplifies our collective voice and compels the government to act on this crucial issue.

We strongly encourage all RMTs, massage therapy students, and members of the public to sign this petition before it expires on December 25, 2025: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6753

12/13/2025

The HST is harmonizing of the GST and the PST. We need the support of the Provincial and Federal governments to have it removed. Please consider signing this petition!
I appreciate your support!

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.

12/01/2025

An evening of winter wonders and lights with at the

11/29/2025

Did you know that today is Small Business Saturday?
It's a chance for small businesses like mine to show our gratitude to our customers 🤗
I wanted to show my thanks by extending my Black Friday deal for one more day and extending the offer to your friends and family.

The Deal:

I'm offering 20% off Gift Card purchases with the Promo Code: BF2025 when you purchase a gift card (for $100 or more).

https://melissahampsonrmt.clinicsense.com/

11/28/2025

This is your chance to lock in a great deal on your next treatment or give your family and friends the gift of wellness!

The Deal:
I’m offering 20% off Gift Certificate purchases with the Promo Code: BF2025 when you purchase a gift card (for $100 or more). There is no limit on purchases, so stock up now!

Who Should You Buy This For?

*Those whose benefits only pay a percentage

*Loved ones who have had a stressful year

*Those who appreciate an experience over a material gift

*Those that are notoriously difficult to shop for

*You! Because you’re worth it, and why not save while you treat yourself?

How To Redeem?
Simply go to https://melissahampsonrmt.clinicsense.com/and click on the Buy Gift Certificate button
Enter the promo code: BF2025
You can email the Gift Certificate to the recipient, or print it out yourself at home!

We thank you for supporting small businesses!

Help us out a little bit more by sharing this with your friends and family!!

09/09/2025

Remember to initial for chest wall on the sensitive areas form, and let me know you want this work done! It feels easier to breathe and move!

08/29/2025

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With broken hearts we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Shaheen (née MacInnis) on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the NHS-Welland Site. Betty was 78 years old. She has been reunited with her parents Joseph and Margaret (née Moore), her sister Julia and her husband Richard "Rick" (1998). B...

08/24/2025

Ran into some friends and family at the game tonight!
What a great game! The best show in town! Onto round two!!

08/20/2025

If you ever been in for a treatment with me and experienced movement noises coming from above, here’s the video reference when I say “the house hippos are awake”!

House Hippo Commercial - Don't believe what you see on television.

08/03/2025

Consider participating in this survey. It’s anonymous.

CMTO is developing its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, and we want to hear from you! Whether you're a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT/MT), a student, educator, or a member of the public, your insights matter.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and help guide our priorities for the next five years. Your feedback will influence the direction of the profession in .

🗓️ Deadline: August 11, 2025
🔗 See the surveys here: https://bit.ly/4eBvqaR

07/26/2025

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