Membership Information
Our association represents Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists only. Our members are highly qualified massage therapists who have obtained a minimum of 2200 hours of education from a recognized massage school, and manual osteopathic therapists with a minimum 1000 hours from an approved school and have met the requirements laid out for a WHO Type 2 Osteopathic Therapist. We do not grant equivalency for experience.
Clients who receive treatments from the highly qualified members of CMMOTA will be reimbursed by many major insurance companies such as Sun Life Financial, Green Shield, Blue Cross, Manulife and more. Currently Manual Osteopathic Therapists are recognized by Blue Cross and Manulife. That list will continue to grow as our membership base grows.
We currently have members that practice in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Yukon. Our members enjoy the freedom of traveling and working within non-regulated provinces throughout Canada. This removes the hassle of joining new associations in each province.
The membership year for all members is January 1 to December 31. Membership fees for the following year must be paid on or before October 31st of the previous year.
We provide membership options for those actively working in the industry through our Full membership category, membership for students in their second year through our Associate category, and for those who no longer work or require insurance coverage through our Inactive category.
We also have an Honorary membership that is bestowed by the board upon any member or nonmember who has by meritorious service supported the Association and its objectives.
The insurance that is offered exclusively to CMMOTA members is one of the best policies in the industry at one of the best prices. The insurance offered covers Commercial General Liability and Malpractice Liability with the option of additional coverage for equipment, A/R, loss of records, and more.
RMT Student Membership
ComplimentaryRequirements:
To become a student member of the Association the following qualifications must be met:
- Will be currently enrolled in a first year (1000 hour minimum) recognized massage therapy program that when completed will meet the requirements necessary for an associate membership
- Will operate within the scope of practice of their current level of training
- Is responsible for behaving in accordance with the bylaws and objectives of the Association
- Provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 90 days of applying. Online checks are not acceptable
- Maintain insurance coverage as required
- Submit valid Government issued photo ID
RMT Associate Membership
$125Requirements:
To become an associate member of the Association the following qualifications must be met:
- Will have completed a minimum of 1000 hours of education from a recognized massage therapy program
- Will be enrolled in a second year (1200 hour minimum) recognized massage therapy program that when completed will meet the requirements necessary for full membership
- Will operate within the scope of practice of their current level of training
- Is responsible for behaving in accordance with the bylaws and objectives of the Association
- Provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 90 days of applying. Online checks are not acceptable
- Maintain insurance coverage as required
- Submit valid Government issued photo ID
RMT Full Membership
$250Requirements:
To become a full member of the Association the following qualifications must be met:
- Be a graduate of a recognized massage therapy program with a minimum of 2200 hours of education
- Submit proof of certification in Standard First Aid and Level C CPR. Online courses are not acceptable
- Provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 90 days of applying. Online checks are not acceptable
- Is responsible for behaving in accordance with the bylaws and objectives of the Association
- Pay in advance all membership fees as required
- Maintain continuing education credits as required
- Maintain insurance coverage as required
- Submit valid Government issued photo ID
MOT Full Membership
$450Requirements:
To become a full member of the Association the following qualifications must be met:
- Be a graduate of a recognized manual osteopathic program with a minimum 1000 hours and have met the requirements laid out for a WHO Type 2 Osteopathic Therapist
- Submit proof of certification in Standard First Aid and Level C CPR. Online courses are not acceptable
- Provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 90 days of applying. Online checks are not acceptable
- Is responsible for behaving in accordance with the bylaws and objectives of the Association
- Pay in advance all membership fees as required
- Maintain continuing education credits as required
- Maintain insurance coverage as required
- Submit valid Government issued photo ID
Membership Benefits
RMT members registered with the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association are covered by all insurance companies.
MOT members registered with the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association are recognized by the following insurance companies:
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Saskatchewan Blue Cross
- Manitoba Blue Cross
- Manulife
- Greenshield
- Sunlife
- Desjardin Insurance
- The Co-Operators
- Johnston Group
- Chamber of Commerce Insurance
- Maximum Benefits
- CINUP
- Group Medical Services (GMS)
- Equitable Life
- ClaimSecure
- NexGenRX
- Empire Life
The Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association is pleased to inform you we have partnerships with the following:
- TD Home and Auto Insurance
- St. John's Ambulance
- GoodLife Corporate Wellness
- Sun Life Financial
- K-Taping Academy Canada
- OrthoCanada
- Seminars for Health
- SSQ / Dusyk and Barlow Insurance
- Mark's Work Warehouse
- Noterro (formerly SOAP Vault)
- PD Workshops
If you are already a member with us, please contact the office directly for more information on these great partnerships and insurance companies.