MASSAGE THERAPY

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are extensively trained in a wide variety of techniques that are used to obtain varying results depending on the conditions or injury being treated.  Your individual health needs will be assessed and evaluated and the appropriate modality used to obtain the best results from each treatment.  Massage therapy acts directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems to rehabilitate physical injuries and improve health.  Research has found that massage therapy also positively affects the immune system, pain perception, phsychological state and respiratory function.

RMTs in B.C. have the highest educational standards in North America.  The government approved curriculum requires rigorous study and a thorough understanding of related sciences such as pathology, neurology, anatomy, remedial exercise, kinesiology, physiology and clinical sciences.  All B.C. RMTs must successfully complete the provincial registration exams set by the College of Massage Therapists (CMT), and must continue with post-graduate studies to maintain registration.  RMTs honour a strict code of ethics set by the CMT which ensures that patients receive safe, competent and ethical care.  Also, patient trust and confidentiality is respected.