2025 AGM – What You Need to Know!
It is with great pleasure that we officially provide notice that this years Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on May 30, 2025 from 2 PM – 6 [...]
May 7, 2025 Membership Policy & Procedure Handbook Update
Click Here to access the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook. Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy handbook since the March 11, 2025 Edition. [...]
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 regarding [...]
Board Nominations
Board Nominations are closed. The next scheduled board nomination process will open in 2026.The Association is looking for 2 members to fill open positions on the Board. If becoming a [...]
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 a [...]
Guide for New Members: Navigating CMMOTA Resources
Welcome to CMMOTA! As a new member, navigating our association's resources and understanding your responsibilities is essential for a successful professional journey. Here’s a guide to help you get started: [...]
How Should I Write My Receipts?
The information that you include on receipts is vitally important because it is the written record for payment of treatment, and it is essential that you have the right information [...]
What Suspension Means and Why You Don’t Want to Be Suspended
CMMOTA members are all responsible for meeting certain membership requirements. These include: • Keeping your Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification up to date. • Ensuring that [...]
Membership Requirements and Professional Responsibility
The term “DTR” – short for Define The Relationship – can feel a bit intimidating, but it’s something that naturally comes up in every relationship. And with the new [...]
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. In light of recent conversations [...]
March 17, 2025 Membership Policy & Procedure Handbook Update
Click Here to access the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook. Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy handbook since the January 21, 2025 Edition. [...]
Cost-Effective Ways to Earn CEC Credits with CMMOTA
We’ve just started a new CEC Cycle, bringing some changes to our CEC requirements and how you can earn credits. Our goal is to make it easier for you [...]
How Much Should I Charge for Client Records?
When it comes to answering the question “How much should I charge for Client Records?" there are several factors that you need to consider: Consent & Legal Requirements • [...]
February 3, 2025 Membership Policy & Procedure Handbook Update
Click Here to access the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook. Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy handbook since the January 1, 2025 Edition. [...]
What is a Treatment Plan and Why is it Important
A treatment plan is a therapist's plan for care, developed in consultation with the client, for either a single session or multiple treatments. It is based on the client’s [...]
Defining Billing Privileges, Direct Billing, Online Billing, and Receipt Submission
Over the years, we have had a few questions surrounding billing privileges, direct billing, online billing, and receipt submissions. As this is an incredibly important part of having a [...]
Letting Go of a Client: What Every Therapist Should Consider
Navigating Client Dismissal: A Guide for Therapists At some point in their careers, most therapists will face the difficult task of ending a therapeutic relationship. There can be many [...]
What You Need to Know About Cell Phones in Treatment Rooms
Cell phones are a very important tool that a massage or manual osteopathic therapist can leverage in their practice. They can prove to be extremely helpful in being able to [...]
Buyer’s Beware! – Things to Know about CEC Courses
As we enter the first 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, 2027 [...]
December 30, 2024 Membership Policy & Procedure Handbook Update
Here is the link to the January 1, 2025 Edition of the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook. Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy handbook [...]
Submit Your Continuing Education Certificates ‘Cause It’s Important!
Do you have continuing education certificates that you have never submitted to the Association? We want to make you aware that it is incredibly important to provide all your [...]
December 2, 2024 Membership Policy & Procedure Handbook Update
Here is the link to the November 7, 2024 Edition of the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy [...]
Legal Guard – CMMOTA Member Access to Legal Advice
Legal Guard® Information Service is a support that is provided to CMMOTA members through the professional liability insurance package that is obtained through our CMMOTA insurance broker.Legal Guard® provides the [...]
It’s that Season Again: 2026 Steps to Renewal
The renewal deadline for 2025 Membership is December 31, 2025. There are five things that you need to do this year in order to complete the renewal process: 1. [...]