Melanie Stainton RMT

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!🍾

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays Everyone! Our office hours will be limited over the next week and a bit. The clinic will be open Monday Dec 29 for chiro. Massage will return Jan 5.
For appointments please call 705 639 5933 and leave a voicemail. We will respond in the order they are recieved when we get back in. Be Merry and Safe this Holiday Season!

12/12/2025

Please sign!

This week, a Private Member's Bill supporting HST exemption for Ontario RMTs was introduced, a direct result of RMTAO advocacy and member efforts this past year, notably at our October 2025 Queen's Park Day.

MPP France Gélinas, the NDP Health Critic, introduced the Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. Under this Act, the Minister of Health is mandated to take every necessary measure, including introducing legislation, to bring the tax treatment of massage therapy services provided by Ontario RMTs into alignment with the tax treatment of services provided by other practitioners.

The Bill has already passed its first reading, marking an exciting first step. While additional readings are required for it to proceed, this early success is an important step forward, thanks to our advocacy efforts.

To increase support for the Bill as it goes through the legislative process, MPP Gélinas has created a petition to support the removal of HST from massage therapy services. We encourage you to sign this petition and share it widely with your networks to support the Bill's success.

Sign the petition: https://francegelinas.ca/remove-the-hst-from-massage-therapy-services-retirez-la-tvh-des-services-de-massotherapeutes/

MPP Gélinas also shared a press release today to increase awareness of and support for this issue. This would be a great resource to share to help spread the word.

Share the press release: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-g-linas-calls-hst-be-removed-treatments-delivered-registered-massage-therapists

This is an important and encouraging step in our efforts towards HST exemption. This was made possible due to the support of members who have continued to bring this issue forward, as well as the culmination of continuous advocacy efforts by the RMTAO.

We will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.

12/12/2025

Please sign!

An RMT in British Columbia recently created a new federal petition to gather further support for HST/GST exemption for massage therapy in Canada.

This petition is sponsored by MP Brad Vis, who has previously championed similar exemption petitions directed towards the previous federal government.

A related petition, recently presented in the House of Commons by Newfoundland MP Jonathan Rowe, has already mandated a government response. Every new petition presented with maximum signatures further amplifies our collective voice and compels the government to act on this crucial issue.

We strongly encourage all RMTs, massage therapy students, and members of the public to sign this petition before it expires on December 25, 2025: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6753

11/26/2025

Studying hard to bring you a new modality!
The Dolphin neurostim MPS! Coming soon!

11/19/2025

Going to re share this article!

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09/30/2025

Happy fall! The changing leaves can mean changing yard work, and something the bending and twisting involved can lead to back or shoulder pain. Your RMT can help you find relief from your yard work related pain. 🍁🍂

09/18/2025

Massage therapy can help people with chronic pain reduce the intensity of their pain, improve their physical function and get back to the activities they love.

08/29/2025

Norwood chiropractic is hiring an RMT!

Call or Email us: 705-639-5933
norwoodchiro@gmail.com

08/01/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Long weekend! Our office will re-open Tuesday Aug. 5th

06/27/2025

Happy Canada Day long weekend!
I will be on holiday for the first week of July. returning Monday July 7.

The office will be closed on Monday June 30th and will be OPEN on Tues July 1.

Have a safe and Happy Long weekend!