British Columbia Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs)…

• Are regulated and licensed in BC under the Health Professions Act
• Are primary health care providers with Medical Services Plan (MSP) of BC and other insurance coverage providers
• Undergo the most comprehensive training in North America – a 3000 hour specialized program at an accredited college
• Have completed the BC registration examinations set by the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC)
• Have mandatory continuing education and upgrading needed to maintain their registration with the CMTBC
• Provide an accurate assessment, differential diagnosis, and prognosis of specific soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions
• Use techniques that act upon the muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems to improve health
• Provide active and passive massage as well as stretches, strengthening, and other remedial exercises for complete patient care
• Honour a strict code of ethics set by the CMTBC, which ensures that patients receive safe, competent, and ethical care