Ashley Van Zelst, Registered Massage Therapist

08/29/2025

Voting has started for board elections for the CMTO! If you are a registered Massage Therapist working in district 6, please consider voting for me for re-election for the board!

The voting period for the 2025 CMTO Board Elections has started!

RMTs/MTs in Districts 1, 6, and 9 — Your vote will help decide who sits on CMTO's Board. Board Members ensure policies and Standards of Practice support safe, ethical, and competent Massage Therapy in Ontario.

🗳️Your vote matters! Cast your vote by September 24, 2025!

🔗Visit our website to read the statements from the candidates: https://bit.ly/4oIxvGE

10/13/2023

Happy Friday everybody!

Just a heads up, we still have no service at the office. Thank you for being so patient with our delayed responses, as we are completely relying on our phones, or having to wait until we get home at the end of the day.

10/10/2023

Happy Tuesday everyone!
We have no internet or phones at our office right now, so please be patient in our delayed responses.

Thanks so much!

09/02/2023

It’s . During the month of September and beyond, we are grateful to and other healthcare professionals that provide the necessary care around pain and pain management to Ontarians that need it.

06/17/2023

Our immune system fights infection and has a nifty way to letting our brain know we are sick and should take it easy – but that can also be a pain.

06/02/2023

Early intervention is key in concussion treatment and massage therapy is a great way to help ensure the cervicogenic headaches common after a concussion don’t become chronic post-concussion headaches.

05/26/2023

IMPORTANT

With the changing in mask requirements, we have made the decision to practice without wearing masks. If you wish to have us don a mask for your appointment, kindly let us know and we will gladly comply with the request.

Thank you for your kindness, consideration and adaptability that was needed for us to navigate the world of providing health care in close quarters to you during the pandemic.

It is truly appreciated.

Ashley and Colin

03/21/2023

Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario

01/25/2023

Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario

01/24/2023

Chronic pain typically fluctuates during the day and some research suggests that it worsens at night, potentially interfering with sleep. If pain keeps you awake at night, trying these strat...

01/19/2023

CMTO is pleased to announce that Ashley Van Zelst, RMT from District 6 was elected to Council for a three-year term beginning on Feb 6, 2023. Learn more about CMTO's Council elections: https://bit.ly/3HSyMrG