Why RMT?

Registered Massage Therapists

RMTs are highly-trained health care professionals, offering valuable holistic and complementary therapies. They assess and treat dysfunction and injury to soft tissues and joints of the body. Massage Therapy provides a career with immediate employability — RMTs are highly sought after across the country.

RMTs work in private practice, multidisciplinary clinics, holistic health centres, sports teams, and wellness-based spas and resorts worldwide.

Career Flexibility

With so many career opportunities in massage therapy, the flexibility is endless. RMTs can work across Canada, or throughout the world. OV graduates have worked in Italy, Switzerland, and Australia, as well as every province in Canada. Some have worked with sports teams such as the Vancouver Canucks and national cycling and ski teams.

Control Over Your Lifestyle

RMTs can structure their work around other life commitments such as family, hobbies, or sports pursuits. This elevates quality of life and decreases stress. It is one of the few healthcare careers where you can truly make your own schedule.

Positive Work Environment

RMTs often work with other health professionals in a positive, low-stress environment, with patients who are invested in their own wellness. Working with those seeking your knowledge and skills is very rewarding and contributes to strong job satisfaction.

Financially Stable Career

RMTs are in demand, highly respected, and enjoy cross-referrals from other health professionals. Registered Massage Therapy is covered by most health care insurance programs, making it an accessible, affordable option for patients — and a financially stable career as soon as you enter the workforce.

Who Becomes an RMT?

You're a high-achiever, self-motivated, with a strong internal work ethic. You want to make a meaningful contribution to the healthcare system. You'd like the option to run your own business, set your own hours, and engage at a deeper level with your patients.

You're a people person. Tactile. Fascinated by the human body. You may be coming from another health care profession, or an altogether different field, but you're focused on achieving your goals.