In Ontario massage therapy is defined as the assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop,
maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. Massage therapists are regulated health care providers and are considered primary health care providers, meaning you don't need a doctors note or referral to see a massage therapist. Although your insurance company may require a doctors prescription before they'll pay for it, Most insurance providers however have dropped this requirement. Unfortunately OHIP does not cover massage therapy.   

       Massage therapists in Ontario spend a minimum of 18 months in school studying anatomy and physiology, biology, clinical assessments, massage techniques, physical therapy, joint manipulations. As well as how to create an individual treatment plan to safely treat dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. Once school is completed a student then has to pass the written and practical exams before they can register with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

As a Massage therapist I provide care in a variety of ways.