A registered massage therapist is a licensed healthcare professional registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. They receive extensive education and are required to successfully complete examinations to ensure that they have the necessary skills to safely and effectively offer massage therapy. The terms “masseuse” and “masseur” are simply informal, gender-specific terms — masseuse for women and masseur for men — that can be used by both a licensed or unlicensed practitioner. Insurance policies require that the massage therapist you see is registered. The titles of “registered massage therapist” or “massage therapist” are protected designations. Unlicensed practitioners can offer massages, but cannot offer “massage therapy” as healthcare providers.