Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy BLOG

RCC students recently visited RehabHero Don Mills to learn about multidisciplinary healthcare and the entrepreneurial side of running a successful clinic. The experience highlighted how understanding business, teamwork, and collaboration helps prepare future RMTs for real-world practice.

Federal labour projections confirm Canada faces a shortage of Registered Massage Therapists through 2033 — with 21,500 job openings ahead and salaries averaging over $95,000. Here's what the data means for your career.

As artificial intelligence advances faster than expected, even high-status professional roles may face disruption. What kinds of careers will remain distinctly human? This article explores why hands-on, embodied professions like massage therapy may prove more resilient in an AI-driven economy.

RCC has received Full Accreditation from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA), earning a 3-year term — the highest outcome possible on a first review. Here’s what this milestone means for our program, students, and college.

RCC proudly hosted a sold-out Neurofunctional Continuing Education weekend with Dr. Jay Sandweiss, bringing clinicians together from across North America and Europe for hands-on learning. This collaboration with the McMaster Neurofunctional Acupuncture Program reflects RCC’s commitment to ongoing growth, advanced training, and lifelong learning in manual therapy.

Laughter in the halls, friendships that last, and students starting new careers - come see what makes RCC Canada’s funnest and most welcoming RMT school.

We’re proud to share that RCC graduate Dr. Zhongqin (Suzy) Wu, Ph.D., RMT, R. Ac, & RTCMP has put her name forward as a candidate for the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) Board of Directors in District 9.

Microsoft just released a major study on how AI is reshaping the workforce — and massage therapy stands out as one of the most resilient, human-driven careers.

RCC students recently participated in the Heatwave Beach Volleyball event at Ashbridges Bay, providing massage therapy treatments and supporting SickKids Hospital. This tradition, close to RCC’s heart since 2009, blends community spirit, hands-on learning, and giving back.

When studying gets intense, sometimes the best stress relief is a friendly competition. Check out how RCC students turned exam prep into a push-up showdown — and why moments like these matter.