Board Nominations
Board Nominations are currently open until April 29, 2026. The Association is looking for 1 member to fill an open position on the Board. If becoming a Board Member [...]
The Importance of Documentation
A Friendly Reminder: Documentation—It’s Not Just Paperwork, It’s Protection It is the professional responsibility of all massage or manual osteopathic therapists to maintain client records for at least 10 [...]
When Can You Refuse Treatment?
This is a question that comes up frequently. CMMOTA has an Anti-Discrimination Policy and has recently updated its Standards of Practice for Massage Therapists and Spa Therapists. In light of [...]
Cost-Effective Ways to Earn CEC Credits with CMMOTA
As we enter year two of our current CEC Cycle, we have recently updated some of the ways that members can earn credits. Our goal is to make it [...]
Buyer’s Beware! – Things to Know about CEC Courses
As we enter the second year of our CEC cycle, we know that many of you are gearing up to get your CEC’s completed well before the December 31, [...]
Modalities Update – August 2025
At CMMOTA we are constantly advocating on behalf of our members – it is, after all, one of our primary functions as an Association. We are pleased to share [...]
The Importance of the Client Record
The Art of the Intake: What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Client Records Let’s be honest—no one becomes a Massage Therapist or Manual Osteopathic Therapist for the paperwork. [...]
Digital Client Records – What Every Therapist Needs to Know
We’ve recently encountered several cases where therapists’ digital records have mysteriously vanished—poof! Gone. Whether due to technical hiccups, expired subscriptions, or simple oversight, the result is the same: missing [...]
What You Need to Know When Leaving a Clinic
Leaving Your Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Go Whether you’re relocating your practice, changing employers, or heading off into the blissful sunset of retirement, leaving [...]
Not All Courses Grant You a Modality – What You Need to Know
When “Approved” Doesn’t Always Mean “Insurable”: What You Need to Know About Continuing Education The continuing education industry for massage therapy is enormous—like, towering-mountain-range enormous. From hot stone [...]
What You Need to Know about Info Session CEC Credits
As of January 1, 2025, the Association has updated the CMMOTA Membership Requirement – Continuing Education Credits Policy to allow members to earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for attending [...]
Promotional Email – Unsubscribe/Resubscribe
Too Many Emails? We Get It. We know inboxes can feel like a never-ending buffet—some things you want to eat up (like course announcements and sweet partner perks), and [...]
Are You Moving? Be Sure to Let Us Know!
On the Move? Don’t Forget to Bring Us With You Let’s face it—moving happens. Whether you're relocating your home, your practice, or both, it’s easy to get swept up [...]
Rejected Claim? Here’s what to do next!
Rejected Insurance Claim? Don’t Panic—We’ve Got You Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or just starting your practice, health insurance claim rejections can (and do) happen. We get it—it’s frustrating. [...]
Things to Know when Contacting the Office!
We’re Here to Help—Really! At CMMOTA, member support isn’t just a task—it’s our mission. Whether you’re navigating best practices, curious about Partner Perks, racking up CECs, sorting through billing [...]
How to Access Past CMMOTA Info Sessions
Past Info Sessions are available free to all CMMOTA members! While past info sessions don’t count for continuing education credits, they’re full of valuable information. Step 1: Log in [...]
Is Your Business Info Up to Date?
Keep Your Workplace Information Up to Date! Life changes, and so do workplaces! Whether you’ve moved to a new clinic, or added another treatment location, it’s important to update [...]
Where Can I Find It Again?
Find CMMOTA Resources Easily! Looking for back issues of CMMOTA Connects or the old Knead to Know, editable sample forms, or key policy documents? You’ll find them all in [...]
Membership Number Protection and Fraud Awareness
Your CMMOTA membership number is more than just a number—it’s your professional ID. It tells healthcare insurance companies you’re a legitimate therapist and gives them the info they need [...]
Submit Your Continuing Education Certificates ‘cause It’s Important!
Got continuing education certificates collecting real or digital dust? If you’ve never submitted them to the Association, now’s the time. Even if you don’t need the Continuing Education Credits, [...]
Find-A-Therapist – Are You Listed
Did you know the Find-A-Therapist page is one of the most visited sections of the CMMOTA website? There’s a link to it on every page—even this one (just glance [...]
Stand-Alone Treatments and Proper Receipting Procedures
In the past we have had numerous questions from members surrounding what is meant by Stand-Alone treatments, and how receipts are supposed to be written when a stand-alone treatment [...]
Receipting for Services – Things You Need to Know!
In December 2024, CMMOTA updated its receipt issuance policy, splitting it into three separate policies based on professional designations. On May 6, 2025 the Board provided a significant change [...]
How do I Upgrade my Membership to Full?
As a reminder, you have 60 days from the date that your program was completed to submit the required documents. Failure to do so will result in your membership [...]
I May be Moving to a Regulated Province. What Can I Expect?
We currently have members that practice in all provinces and territories throughout Canada. Our members enjoy the freedom of traveling and working within non regulated provinces throughout Canada without [...]