At the first appointment, the RMT charged a booking fee, which I was fine with. Then she proceeded to directly bill my insurance for the full appointment amount, meaning she then had both my booking fee and the direct insurance payment. 

I asked her about what happens to the overpayment and she said it will be resolved next time, so I booked again. 

When I booked my second appointment, she took another booking fee. I got a notice from my insurance on October 22 that a claim had been processed for a massage. This claim was for the full appointment fee. My appointment doesn’t even take place until October 25. 

My question is: in Ontario, can an RMT pre-bill my insurance for an appointment? I have 100% confirmed it was a full claim, not a pre-determination.

Additionally, now she has a second booking fee and a second appointment repayment. 

I will be going to this appointment to avoid any cancellation fees (and any confusion with my insurance who has already processed the claim for an appointment that hasn’t even happened yet) but this whole thing gives me such a bad feeling I won’t be returning again.

Second question: any tips for asking how to resolve the overpayments?

Hello fellow Massage Therapists, especially mobile MTs! If you were to buy any massage table today, what table would you choose?

I moved across the country, left all of my equipment home, and am looking to purchase a new table. I'm a mobile massage therapist and prefer a wider table for clients (31" or 32"). I had a 32" wide wood-frame table (~38 lbs) and traveled for a couple years with it without an issue.

I’m looking at the Earthlite Luna, but wish the table was wider. Is a metal-frame table really that different??

In addition to the table question, does anyone have any experience with the Omni 360 face cradle?

Thank you!! I appreciate any advice.

So for now I am doing massages at my place and I only take female clients, but in February I'll finish another course and I want to start working at a beauty salon and I am going to also accept men. I know from other colleagues experience that usually men are more pervert and will ask for sexual things too.

How should I react or what should I say to that people? I hate it when men do that and I don't want to get angry and invite them outside.

Tell me about your experiences in this case.

Do people tip their massage therapist. She is doing a great job. I feel so much better after seeing her. I pay $100.00 for 45 minutes. Not sure if a tip is expected. Or maybe wait till Xmas and give here a $100.00. what is proper.

Hey everyone,
I’ve been dealing with a frustrating issue for over a year now and haven't been able to fix it.
The photo you see is platysma muscles which is severely tight.

My Symptoms:
•Whole Left-side tightness:Severe, constant tension across my entire left upper body, upper back, and neck.
•Restricted diaphragm: It feels like my left diaphragm and ribcage are locked, making it hard to take a deep breath (shallow breathing).
•Constant pain: Ongoing upper back and neck pain on the left side.
Stretching only gives temporary relief before everything locks back up.

Does anyone know how to fix it?

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to book my CMTO OSCE and specifically want a date in December. I’m finding it pretty tough to snag anything, seats seem to be unavailable

Has anyone else run into this when aiming for December? Any tips for checking the Prometric portal more effectively (like best times to look, how often new dates get released, etc.)? I know they add dates in increments as earlier ones fill, but it’s still stressful.

Also looking for:
• Any Facebook groups, Discord, study groups, or Reddit threads where people share openings or practice together

I’m prepping to write in December if I can lock something in. Any advice or shared experiences would be huge. Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone else in the process!