What is the difference between a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and other massage therapists?
Registered Massage Therapists (RMT’s) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body. They are educated and trained to accurately assess and provide treatment with techniques which include, but are not limited to: massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercise and patient education. RMT’s in BC are members of a self-regulating health care profession and are legislated by the government under the BC Health Professions Act. The scope of practice for massage therapy in BC provides mandatory standards and guidelines for every RMT. RMT’s undergo a rigorous 3000-hr intensive program of study culminating in their ability to challenge the College of Massage Therapists of BC certification exams. RMT’s are required to undergo on-going educational upgrades to continually enhance their skills. For these reasons, m
