What is a Registered Massage Therapist?

RMT is a professional 'designation' used by a graduate Massage Therapist who has completed two years of education at a recognised school of Massage Therapy. (See the Education Section of this site for background on schools of Massage Therapy) and who is a member of a 'Regulatory College' or an association of Massage Therapists who by agreement has permission for its members to use this designation.

The term 'Registered Massage Therapist' is normally found in use by practicing professionals in legislated provinces (Ontario, British Columbia & Newfoundland & Labrador) who are permitted by their 'Regulatory Colleges' within the parameters of a "Massage Therapy Act" permitting such use.

In Canada there are approximately 18,000 professional massage therapists of whom over 60% are legislated and permitted by law to use the professional designation of RMT.

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario has protected the following nine marks as "official marks" under the provisions of Section 9 of the Trademarks Act of Canada.

The Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Inc. has received the authorization of the College for its members to use these 'marks' in Manitoba.