Information for Healthcare & Allied Professionals
This page is intended for regulated healthcare providers and allied professionals seeking general information about the scope, approach, and boundaries of Registered Massage Therapy care provided in a mobile, in-home setting.
Scope of Practice
Care is provided by a Registered Massage Therapist (Ontario) within the scope defined by the RHPA and CMTO.
Massage therapy services involve:
Assessment and treatment of soft tissues and related structures
Symptom-guided, conservative manual therapy
Adaptation based on patient tolerance, consent, and presentation
Massage therapy does not:
Diagnose medical conditions
Replace medical care
Provide medical clearance
Guarantee outcomes
Clinical Focus Areas (Non-Diagnostic)
Massage therapy care may be offered for individuals presenting with:
Jaw / TMJD-related musculoskeletal discomfort
Post-surgical or post-procedural scar sensitivity or restriction
Post-injury or post-concussion–type symptoms where massage therapy is appropriate
These descriptors reflect presentation, not diagnosis.
Treatment Approach
Care is characterized by:
Conservative pacing
Emphasis on patient comfort and consent
External manual therapy with optional adjunct tools
Ongoing communication and reassessment
Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted session-by-session.