What is the Difference between Masseuse and RMT?
Masseuse and masseur are names that were used by some people before we became regulated by a government body. If someone does massage and calls themselve a masseuse, then he/she is not registered and may not be providing therapeutic massage treatments. It is illegal for some who is not registered to use the name or designations R.M.T. or M.T. The Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act bind massage Therapists. An R.M.T. has a Certificate of Registration from the CMTO (with a valid annual sticker applied) and a membership card with their registration number on it. Always ask to see it if you are uncertain of the person’s credentials.
