Scope of Practice

The MTAM adopted its current 'Scope of Practice' statement in 2003. This was completed with the permission and assistance of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario who originally created the statement.

Ontario currently has approximately 9,500 professional therapists who operate within this 'Scope' on a daily basis. The statement adopted by the MTAM is ...

The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.