The function of the College is to protect the public by registering massage therapists and regulating the massage therapy profession. Through the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor, and with the consent of the Minister of Health and Community Services and Cabinet, the College is empowered to make regulations governing and directing…
CMTNL Exam Information
The CMTNL Exam Process
Questions and tasks for the registration examination are developed by a group of CMTNL subject matter experts (SME) who are massage therapists. Questions and tasks undergo three levels of editing, and all items must be approved by the College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador. The CMTNL reviews and approves all items for inclusion in CMTNL examinations.
Complaints & Discipline Process
The CMTNL administers the complaints and discipline process as set out in the Massage Therapy Act, 2005.
The registrar handles all inquiries and concerns and conducts the initial investigation of complaints. All complaints must be in writing and directed to the registrar of the CMTNL. The Complaint Form may be used to file a complaint. All complaints are treated in strict confidence.
Forms & Documents
The College provides a number of administrative forms, tools and application guides which are available for download here. You will also find direct links to these documents from the corresponding topic area on the website.
Read Our Mandate
The mandate of CMTNL is to protect and educate the public, regulate the profession, set professional and educational standards, enforce ethical conduct, investigate complaints against registered massage therapists, consult with the government on the approval of schools and programs of massage therapy.
Register of Massage Therapists
The public register contains up-to-date information on every Registered Massage Therapist in Newfoundland and Labrador. Information is initially obtained by the College when an individual first applies to CMTNL. Additional information is gained directly from registrants when they complete their annual renewal or when they notify the College of changes to their information.
Latest News from the CMTNL Blog
Amendments to the NL Automobile Insurance Act (Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulations for Motor Vehicle Accidents) to take effect on December 2nd, 2024.
The College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) has concerns regarding the recent amendments to the NL Automobile Insurance Act, particularly the changes related to diagnostic and treatment protocols regulations (DPTR). These amendments may unintentionally limit both client autonomy in care and the professional autonomy of our healthcare providers. A link to the amendments of the NL Automobile Insurance Act can be found below:
Attached for review is a copy of the Letter of Concern that the CMTNL has prepared to send to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, more specifically, Honourable John Hogan, K.C., E.C.N.L., Minister of Health and Community Services, and Honourable Elvis Loveless, E.C.N.L., Minister of Digital Government and Service NL.
Government Letter of Concern Re: Amendments to NL Automobile Insurance Act
A second Letter of Concern is also attached for review, intended to inform the public of these concerns.
Public Letter of Concern Re: Amendments to NL Automobile Insurance Act
The College invites all members of the public, including clients, to join us in voicing these concerns and advocating for the necessary changes that will benefit our community. Members of the public may address their concerns in the following ways:
- Send any concerns or questions you may have to the College via email at communications@cmtnl.ca.
- Connect with your local provincial government representative to voice your concerns about the limitations on your autonomy as a client and your right to make an informed choice regarding your treatment. (You can find the list of members here: [House of Assembly – NL – Members].
- Begin a dialogue with your automobile insurance provider about these amendments to gain a better understanding of the MVA protocols.
The College encourages members (RMTs) to consider the following actions to address these concerns:
- Seek the support and guidance of your professional association (NLMTA) as an advocate to help voice concerns of the implications of these diagnostic and treatment protocols, ensuring that both client and provider autonomy are respected.
- Communicate with the College (CMTNL) directly, should you have concerns or questions on how to implement these new protocols into your clinical practice while still upholding the massage therapy practice standards involving assessment and treatment plan development.
CMTNL AGM 2024 – Nov.17/24
Good afternoon everyone
The CMTNL 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in-person only, with a recorded version available online at a later date. The AGM is open to all members of the general public along with the College’s registered massage therapist members.
Here is the link to the AGM Registration Form and brief CMTNL Member Survey.
CMTNL Annual General Meeting Registration Form and Survey
Completion of the Registration Form and Survey will allow for:
- Confirmation of attendance by both members of the public and College members.
- Opportunity to relay questions and concerns regarding CMTNL operations.
- Requests for special accommodations during the AGM, if needed.
- Data collection on the practice settings and years experience of members.
- Data collection on the modalities used within member’s practice settings.
- Data collection on the current 3-year Continuing Education (CE) cycle.
The data obtained within the survey portion of the form will aid the CMTNL in a productive setting at the upcoming AGM. Your input regarding RMT/Clinical Practices and Continuing Education will aid in the future endeavors by the CMTNL in Continuing Education development.
The CMTNL is requesting that all members (both active and inactive) complete the CMTNL Annual General Meeting Registration Form and Survey, even if you do not plan to attend the AGM in person, so that you may still participate in the survey portion of the form to aid in ample and adequate data collection of the membership.
AGM Location: Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, NL, A1A 1B3.
AGM Date: Sunday, November 17th, 2024
AGM Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Deadline to complete the CMTNL Annual General Meeting Registration Form and Survey is October 25th, 2024.
The link for the Annual Report is here: CMTNL Annual Report 2023-2024
Renewal Form Updated
Our online renewal application has been updated with the correct information regarding vulnerable sector check and late fee.
A late fee of $25 will be charged for any registration renewal application received between March 16th, 2024 – March 31st, 2024
A vulnerable sector check dated within the last year must be submitted.