Michelle's Massage Therapy

Today is the launch of CMTA's campaign to remove the GST/HST on massage therapy in the 2026 federal budget - removing the tax lowers the cost of care for patients.

This is about affordability.

Support Michelle now and your donation will be MATCHED - today only! Michelle Smith is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge this month to fight kids' cancer! For today only (Aug 12), all donations will be MATCHED up to $1.3M. Donate now!

⏰ TOMORROW (August 12) is Kick Cancer’s Butt Day and all donations will be MATCHED (up to $1,300,000)! ⏰

🎉 A Historic Day for Massage Therapy in Manitoba 🎉

The Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) is pleased to acknowledge that the Government of Manitoba has formally designated Massage Therapy as a regulated health profession under The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

This milestone has been many years in the making and reflects the dedication, advocacy, leadership, and commitment of massage therapists, volunteers, educators, professional associations, and stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to advance the profession.

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for massage therapy in Manitoba.

While additional details regarding implementation, timelines, and next steps are still forthcoming, MTAM is actively monitoring developments and will continue to keep members informed as more information becomes available.

We know many RMTs will have questions, and we remain committed to supporting the profession throughout this transition.

Today, we celebrate this important achievement and the many individuals who helped make it possible.

More updates to come. https://mtam.mb.ca/about-mtam/road-to-regulation/

Don't sit like a prawn! 🦐

Deep breath, shoulders back, and reset. 🧡

This is the most common excuse I hear. And it's the most backwards one.

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Yoga by Woodyard found that regular yoga practice improved flexibility, strength, and balance while simultaneously reducing cortisol, blood pressure, and markers of chronic inflammation.

You don't need to be flexible to start yoga. Yoga is how you become flexible. Stiffness is the invitation, not the disqualification.

Yoga isn't about the shape your body makes. It's about the conversation between your breath and your tension. Every exhale is your body releasing what it no longer needs.

And the benefits go far beyond flexibility. Reduced anxiety. Better sleep. Improved balance that prevents falls. Lower blood pressure. These aren't side effects. They're the main event.

Your body isn't too stiff for yoga. It's stiff because it's been waiting for you to move it gently, consistently, without judgment.

What's one stretch you could try tomorrow morning before you check your phone?

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Thanks to all who generously donated to SickKids, I was able to raise $717 last month. I cycled over 400 km in August to help out these kids. It’s still open for donations if you would like to contribute to this great cause. Thank you 💕

Check out Michelle's Great Cycle Challenge page! https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MichelleSmith?utm_source=share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=gcc_app_dashboard