Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association

03/21/2026

Fact or Fiction – Answer

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts yesterday.

These posts are meant to provide general educational information and support conversation. They are not intended as individual treatment advice.

03/20/2026

Fact or Fiction Friday

This weekly series is designed to spark conversation, challenge common misconceptions, and share general educational information about manual therapies.

Join the discussion by commenting FACT or FICTION and come back tomorrow for the answer.

03/20/2026

Today is Massage Makes Me Happy Day - How does Massage make YOU happy? Tell us in the comments!

03/19/2026

Through our Therapy Talk Thursday series, we are breaking down commonly used terms to help better understand the concepts behind treatment.
Feel free to share these posts to help others learn more about manual therapy and how it supports healthy movement and wellbeing. Knowledge builds confidence, and understanding helps people take an active role in their own care.
𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒, 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑠, 𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡.

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03/19/2026

COUNTDOWN TO MARCH 20 — MASSAGE MAKES ME HAPPY DAY 💜

“Massage makes me happy because I know when I hurt myself (and it happens often), I can go for a massage and feel better almost instantly.” — April, CMMOTA Event Coordinator

There’s something powerful about knowing relief is always within reach.

For April, it’s that almost instant reset — getting back to feeling like herself without the aches slowing her down.

And honestly… how many of us feel the same?

Massage isn’t just a treat — it’s part of taking care of your body.

March 20 is almost here.
Who else is booking their next appointment? 👇

03/19/2026

www.cmmota.com/events to register

03/18/2026

Countdown to March 20 – Massage Makes Me Happy Day

Massage therapy offers more than just relaxation. It provides a space to release tension, reset the mind, and allow the body to heal.

For Selena, massage is a therapeutic experience where stress melts away through the care of professional healing hands.

As we continue the countdown to Massage Makes Me Happy Day, we are celebrating the many reasons people value massage therapy and the skilled therapists who make those moments possible.

Why does massage make you happy?

Share your reason in the comments and help us celebrate the benefits of massage therapy leading up to March 20.

03/18/2026

CMMOTA Members — this is one you don’t want to miss.

The 4th Annual LymphyCon Health Conference is coming to Calgary this April 25 & 26, and it’s packed with value for practitioners looking to expand their knowledge in lymphatic health, lymphedema, and clinical application.

Here’s what your ticket includes:
• Full access to BOTH days of talks and workshops
• Snacks, beverages, and lunch included
• Saturday night Lymph Social
• Access to ALL recorded sessions for one full year

This is more than a conference — it’s a chance to deepen your clinical understanding, connect with other professionals, and bring new tools back into your practice immediately.

Spots are limited.

Learn more or grab your ticket here:
https://lymphbalance.com/lymphycon-welcome/about-lymphycon/

03/18/2026

Happy Wednesday!

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03/17/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Our weekly conversation series where we invite massage therapists and manual osteopathic therapists to share their thoughts, experiences, tips, and perspectives on relevant industry topics.
These discussions are meant to foster community learning, spark thoughtful debate, and encourage the exchange of knowledge.
We welcome your comments and just ask that you please keep them courteous and constructive. CMMOTA will be actively monitoring all discussions. Any content that is disrespectful, offensive, or not in line with professional conduct will be removed.
We’re excited about this series and can’t wait to hear what you have to say!!
**CMMOTA does not endorse or support any individual comment posted in this thread - opinions expressed belong solely to the individual commenter.**

03/17/2026

Massage therapy does more than relieve sore muscles. For many people, it is a moment to pause, breathe, and reset in the middle of busy lives.

For Tayler, massage creates the space to slow down, relax, and refresh both body and mind.

As we count down to Massage Makes Me Happy Day, we are celebrating the many reasons people value massage therapy and the incredible therapists who make those moments possible every day.

Why does massage make you happy?

Share your reason in the comments and help us spread the positivity leading up to March 20.

03/16/2026

Massage makes Vanessa happy because it helps her relax, recharge, and feel better both physically and mentally.

We are counting down to Massage Makes Me Happy Day and sharing a few reasons from our team about why massage matters to them. Whether you receive massage for relaxation, recovery, or self-care, the benefits can make a real difference in how you feel every day.

Why does massage make YOU happy?