RMTBC
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The Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC) is the professional body for RMTs in British Columbia.
RMTBC is pleased to announce that our next conference will take place April 24-25, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Part of this year’s outstanding lineup of speakers includes Julian Moore, Greg Lehman, and Dr. Karim Khan.
Part of this year’s outstanding lineup of speakers includes Julian Moore, Greg Lehman, and Dr. Karim Khan.
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
RMTBC is pleased to announce that our next conference will take place April 24-25, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Part of this year’s outstanding lineup of speakers includes Julian Moore, Greg Lehman, and Dr. Karim Khan.
Part of this year’s outstanding lineup of speakers includes Julian Moore, Greg Lehman, and Dr. Karim Khan.
The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The RMTBC Review magazine: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Articles:
* Newest Board Members: Ollivor Dickson and Nikita Vizniak
* RMTBC Conference - April 2026
* How Technology Affects Massage Therapy by Amanda Baskwill @mtfoundation.bsky.social
* Navigating Generative AI
Articles:
* Newest Board Members: Ollivor Dickson and Nikita Vizniak
* RMTBC Conference - April 2026
* How Technology Affects Massage Therapy by Amanda Baskwill @mtfoundation.bsky.social
* Navigating Generative AI
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The RMTBC Review magazine: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Articles:
* Newest Board Members: Ollivor Dickson and Nikita Vizniak
* RMTBC Conference - April 2026
* How Technology Affects Massage Therapy by Amanda Baskwill @mtfoundation.bsky.social
* Navigating Generative AI
Articles:
* Newest Board Members: Ollivor Dickson and Nikita Vizniak
* RMTBC Conference - April 2026
* How Technology Affects Massage Therapy by Amanda Baskwill @mtfoundation.bsky.social
* Navigating Generative AI
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“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” #MassageMonday #OrthopedicCare #massagetherapy
October 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” #MassageMonday #OrthopedicCare #massagetherapy
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Niki Munk, PhD, LMT, as MTF Research Director! Dr. Munk will lead expanded MTF research granting, & provide support for MassageNet and @IJTMB_org. We are thrilled to have her and her expertise on our staff: bit.ly/3L4lR9G
October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We are excited to announce the appointment of Niki Munk, PhD, LMT, as MTF Research Director! Dr. Munk will lead expanded MTF research granting, & provide support for MassageNet and @IJTMB_org. We are thrilled to have her and her expertise on our staff: bit.ly/3L4lR9G
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“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” bit.ly/4oPvGXK #MassageMonday #PalliativeCare
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” bit.ly/4oPvGXK #MassageMonday #PalliativeCare
The RMTBC Review: Early Bird Discounted Ad Rates to September 25!
All issues are downloadable and remain evergreen on the RMTBC website: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Early bird advertising rates are now in effect until September 25: rmtbc.ca/wp-content/u...
All issues are downloadable and remain evergreen on the RMTBC website: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Early bird advertising rates are now in effect until September 25: rmtbc.ca/wp-content/u...
September 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The RMTBC Review: Early Bird Discounted Ad Rates to September 25!
All issues are downloadable and remain evergreen on the RMTBC website: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Early bird advertising rates are now in effect until September 25: rmtbc.ca/wp-content/u...
All issues are downloadable and remain evergreen on the RMTBC website: rmtbc.ca/media-events...
Early bird advertising rates are now in effect until September 25: rmtbc.ca/wp-content/u...
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“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life, & compares them with placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” bit.ly/4pSaZMj #masssgemonday
September 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life, & compares them with placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” bit.ly/4pSaZMj #masssgemonday
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Shifting our language about our work is an important way to highlight and then shift our perspective about what we're doing, why we’re doing it, and how we're doing it.
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From Mechanic to Collaborator
Partnership Over Hierarchy in Bodywork
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September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Shifting our language about our work is an important way to highlight and then shift our perspective about what we're doing, why we’re doing it, and how we're doing it.
healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-mecha...
healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-mecha...
The latest issue of the IJTMB focuses on the intersection of massage therapy and mental health, highlighting the growing body of research exploring its role in psychological well-being.
DON'T MISS: The case report on PTSD by RMTBC member Alison Fraser - ijtmb.org/index.php/ij...
DON'T MISS: The case report on PTSD by RMTBC member Alison Fraser - ijtmb.org/index.php/ij...
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The latest issue of the IJTMB focuses on the intersection of massage therapy and mental health, highlighting the growing body of research exploring its role in psychological well-being.
DON'T MISS: The case report on PTSD by RMTBC member Alison Fraser - ijtmb.org/index.php/ij...
DON'T MISS: The case report on PTSD by RMTBC member Alison Fraser - ijtmb.org/index.php/ij...
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Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs www.healwell.org/community-event-sept17
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs www.healwell.org/community-event-sept17
Have You Started Your PDP?
You must complete your Practice Development Program (PDP) on October 31 to renew your registration with the CCHPBC.
In the CCHPBC newsletter, RMTs were reminded that incomplete PDPs will result in renewal blocks and a non-compliance fee: e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
You must complete your Practice Development Program (PDP) on October 31 to renew your registration with the CCHPBC.
In the CCHPBC newsletter, RMTs were reminded that incomplete PDPs will result in renewal blocks and a non-compliance fee: e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
September 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Have You Started Your PDP?
You must complete your Practice Development Program (PDP) on October 31 to renew your registration with the CCHPBC.
In the CCHPBC newsletter, RMTs were reminded that incomplete PDPs will result in renewal blocks and a non-compliance fee: e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
You must complete your Practice Development Program (PDP) on October 31 to renew your registration with the CCHPBC.
In the CCHPBC newsletter, RMTs were reminded that incomplete PDPs will result in renewal blocks and a non-compliance fee: e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
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“This study aimed to compare the effects of soft tissue mobilization with foam rolling and percussive massage on symptoms of [Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness] induced by a standardized muscle fatigue protocol.” bit.ly/473RRnj #MassageMonday #MuscleRecovery #MassageResearch
July 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“This study aimed to compare the effects of soft tissue mobilization with foam rolling and percussive massage on symptoms of [Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness] induced by a standardized muscle fatigue protocol.” bit.ly/473RRnj #MassageMonday #MuscleRecovery #MassageResearch
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of two different types of manual massage sessions on day-time napping in poor sleepers.” bit.ly/4ftEj6Y #MassageMonday #Insomnia #sleepstudy
August 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of two different types of manual massage sessions on day-time napping in poor sleepers.” bit.ly/4ftEj6Y #MassageMonday #Insomnia #sleepstudy
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“Objective: To explore the impact of acupuncture and massage on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and its influence on pain degree.” bit.ly/45jZ7sE #MassageMonday #scoliosis #massagetherapy #massageresearch
August 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Objective: To explore the impact of acupuncture and massage on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and its influence on pain degree.” bit.ly/45jZ7sE #MassageMonday #scoliosis #massagetherapy #massageresearch
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New Research Perch! Listen in as IJTMB Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with guest editor Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health: bit.ly/47vtBux
August 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New Research Perch! Listen in as IJTMB Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with guest editor Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health: bit.ly/47vtBux
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“MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication...[they can] serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination.” bit.ly/4fH9Yla #massagemonday #integrativemedicine
August 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication...[they can] serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination.” bit.ly/4fH9Yla #massagemonday #integrativemedicine
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“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” bit.ly/4fTWxyE #MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch
August 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” bit.ly/4fTWxyE #MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch
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“This randomized controlled trial compared effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” bit.ly/3VthUNK #massagemonday #backpainrelief #myofascialrelease
September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“This randomized controlled trial compared effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” bit.ly/3VthUNK #massagemonday #backpainrelief #myofascialrelease
Patient Receipt Requirements: Are Yours Up to Date?
The latest issue of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) newsletter included an update on patient receipt requirements referencing Section 8(c) of the Scope of Practice Standard of Practice e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
The latest issue of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) newsletter included an update on patient receipt requirements referencing Section 8(c) of the Scope of Practice Standard of Practice e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
July 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Patient Receipt Requirements: Are Yours Up to Date?
The latest issue of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) newsletter included an update on patient receipt requirements referencing Section 8(c) of the Scope of Practice Standard of Practice e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
The latest issue of the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) newsletter included an update on patient receipt requirements referencing Section 8(c) of the Scope of Practice Standard of Practice e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641e...
The BC government has just posted updates to the regulations for health professions to align with the incoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA): www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
The CCHPBC anticipates the regulations will be in effect when BC brings the HPOA into force on April 1, 2026.
The CCHPBC anticipates the regulations will be in effect when BC brings the HPOA into force on April 1, 2026.
July 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The BC government has just posted updates to the regulations for health professions to align with the incoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA): www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
The CCHPBC anticipates the regulations will be in effect when BC brings the HPOA into force on April 1, 2026.
The CCHPBC anticipates the regulations will be in effect when BC brings the HPOA into force on April 1, 2026.
Prevent Billing Fraud: Practice Tips
CCHPBC recently published practice tips for RMTs to protect their registration number and prevent billing fraud - cchpbc.ca/uncategorize...
CCHPBC recently published practice tips for RMTs to protect their registration number and prevent billing fraud - cchpbc.ca/uncategorize...
July 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Prevent Billing Fraud: Practice Tips
CCHPBC recently published practice tips for RMTs to protect their registration number and prevent billing fraud - cchpbc.ca/uncategorize...
CCHPBC recently published practice tips for RMTs to protect their registration number and prevent billing fraud - cchpbc.ca/uncategorize...
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“This review explores the current evidence on how different massage modalities, either manual (MM) or using foam rolling (FR), with or without strength training, influence cardiovascular and autonomic function in healthy individuals.” #MassageMonday #foamrolling #hearthealth
July 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“This review explores the current evidence on how different massage modalities, either manual (MM) or using foam rolling (FR), with or without strength training, influence cardiovascular and autonomic function in healthy individuals.” #MassageMonday #foamrolling #hearthealth
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“This review provides an overview of integrative therapies used for lifestyle improvement and symptom management in breast cancer patients, including diet & exercise, mindfulness, acupuncture, yoga, massage, & dietary supplements.” bit.ly/4lmH9MQ #Massagemonday #IntegrativeMedicine
June 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“This review provides an overview of integrative therapies used for lifestyle improvement and symptom management in breast cancer patients, including diet & exercise, mindfulness, acupuncture, yoga, massage, & dietary supplements.” bit.ly/4lmH9MQ #Massagemonday #IntegrativeMedicine
Thank you to outgoing Board members Roxanne Petruk and Eliott Wilkes for your dedication, commitment, and service to RMTBC.
Your contributions as Board members have been greatly appreciated. On behalf of all of our members, staff and Board, we wish you both all the best in your future endeavours.
Your contributions as Board members have been greatly appreciated. On behalf of all of our members, staff and Board, we wish you both all the best in your future endeavours.
June 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thank you to outgoing Board members Roxanne Petruk and Eliott Wilkes for your dedication, commitment, and service to RMTBC.
Your contributions as Board members have been greatly appreciated. On behalf of all of our members, staff and Board, we wish you both all the best in your future endeavours.
Your contributions as Board members have been greatly appreciated. On behalf of all of our members, staff and Board, we wish you both all the best in your future endeavours.
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“The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a training-accompanied myofascial self-massage intervention on two primary outcomes: injury occurrence and perceived training intensity.” bit.ly/4kIjSVp #massagemonday #sportsmassage #myofascialrelease #sportsmassagetherapy
June 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a training-accompanied myofascial self-massage intervention on two primary outcomes: injury occurrence and perceived training intensity.” bit.ly/4kIjSVp #massagemonday #sportsmassage #myofascialrelease #sportsmassagetherapy