Medix College of
Health Care Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Medix College of Health Care is a Private
Career College and an approved Massage Therapy Institution in Ontario offering
a Diploma in Massage Therapy registered with and approved by the Ministry of Training,
Colleges, and Universities (MTCU).
Successful completion may lead to Registration with the College of
Massage Therapists of Ontario and the right to use the protected titles
“Massage Therapist” and “Registered Massage Therapist”.
BECOMING A REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST IN ONTARIO
Graduates from a Massage Therapy program
will be eligible to write the certification examinations administered by the
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Upon successful completion of these
examinations, graduates will be able to apply to become registered with the
College and practise Massage Therapy in the province of Ontario. More
information about the certification examinations and registration process can
be found on the CMTO website, www.cmto.com
Massage Therapy Scope of Practice
The practice of massage therapy is
the assessment and manipulation of the soft tissue and joints of the body to treat,
develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or to prevent or relieve
pain.
(Massage Therapy Act 1991).
Massage therapy in Ontario is a growing profession that is part of the health care team providing primary care to clients and to the general population concerned with maintaining and enhancing health and well-being. Massage Therapists use Swedish massage techniques and additional forms of soft tissue manipulation and joint mobilizations as a complement to existing courses of medical treatment or as an exclusive treatment program. (CMTO).
