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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
"Our people are dying, and nobody knows" is the intro to the first of two blog posts published by Healwell on mental health and massage therapy:
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/the-secret...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-recog...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/the-secret...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-recog...
June 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Our people are dying, and nobody knows" is the intro to the first of two blog posts published by Healwell on mental health and massage therapy:
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/the-secret...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-recog...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/the-secret...
* healwellorg.substack.com/p/from-recog...
Many thanks to everyone who was nominated as a candidate in the RMTBC Board election.
And thank you to all the members who voted.
Your support for your association is greatly appreciated!
And thank you to all the members who voted.
Your support for your association is greatly appreciated!
June 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Many thanks to everyone who was nominated as a candidate in the RMTBC Board election.
And thank you to all the members who voted.
Your support for your association is greatly appreciated!
And thank you to all the members who voted.
Your support for your association is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations to the four RMTBC members elected to the Board of Directors: Olli Dickson, Robyn Lancaster, Catherine Ryan, and Nikita Vizniak.
They will be confirmed as Board members at the AGM on June 22 and will join current Board members Voula Moreau, Lizette Tucker, and Anne Horng.
They will be confirmed as Board members at the AGM on June 22 and will join current Board members Voula Moreau, Lizette Tucker, and Anne Horng.
June 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Congratulations to the four RMTBC members elected to the Board of Directors: Olli Dickson, Robyn Lancaster, Catherine Ryan, and Nikita Vizniak.
They will be confirmed as Board members at the AGM on June 22 and will join current Board members Voula Moreau, Lizette Tucker, and Anne Horng.
They will be confirmed as Board members at the AGM on June 22 and will join current Board members Voula Moreau, Lizette Tucker, and Anne Horng.
LAST CHANCE! Voting Closes Today
If you haven't voted in the Board election, check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting which enables you to vote online.
Voting ends today (Friday, May 30) at 4:00 PM.
If you haven't voted in the Board election, check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting which enables you to vote online.
Voting ends today (Friday, May 30) at 4:00 PM.
May 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
LAST CHANCE! Voting Closes Today
If you haven't voted in the Board election, check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting which enables you to vote online.
Voting ends today (Friday, May 30) at 4:00 PM.
If you haven't voted in the Board election, check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting which enables you to vote online.
Voting ends today (Friday, May 30) at 4:00 PM.
Are you passionate about massage therapy and looking to make a difference in your field?
The RMTBC Nominating Committee is seeking prospective candidates to join the Advanced Practice Committee and the Research Committee.
Members, login to apply online: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/c...
The RMTBC Nominating Committee is seeking prospective candidates to join the Advanced Practice Committee and the Research Committee.
Members, login to apply online: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/c...
May 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Are you passionate about massage therapy and looking to make a difference in your field?
The RMTBC Nominating Committee is seeking prospective candidates to join the Advanced Practice Committee and the Research Committee.
Members, login to apply online: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/c...
The RMTBC Nominating Committee is seeking prospective candidates to join the Advanced Practice Committee and the Research Committee.
Members, login to apply online: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/c...
Board Election: Voting ends on FRIDAY - May 30 at 4:00 PM
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Login to read candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Results will be announced on June 5th.
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Login to read candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Results will be announced on June 5th.
May 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Board Election: Voting ends on FRIDAY - May 30 at 4:00 PM
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Login to read candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Results will be announced on June 5th.
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Login to read candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Results will be announced on June 5th.
VOTING CLOSES in 7 Days!
Members - check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting so you can vote online at any time. Voting closes next Friday, May 30, at 4:00 PM.
There are eight candidates for four Board positions.
Candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Be sure to vote!
Members - check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting so you can vote online at any time. Voting closes next Friday, May 30, at 4:00 PM.
There are eight candidates for four Board positions.
Candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Be sure to vote!
May 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
VOTING CLOSES in 7 Days!
Members - check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting so you can vote online at any time. Voting closes next Friday, May 30, at 4:00 PM.
There are eight candidates for four Board positions.
Candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Be sure to vote!
Members - check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting so you can vote online at any time. Voting closes next Friday, May 30, at 4:00 PM.
There are eight candidates for four Board positions.
Candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Be sure to vote!
More than 400 members have already voted in this year's Board election!
Haven't voted? Check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting then vote online at any time.
Login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting closes next week - Friday, May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Haven't voted? Check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting then vote online at any time.
Login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting closes next week - Friday, May 30 at 4:00 PM.
May 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
More than 400 members have already voted in this year's Board election!
Haven't voted? Check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting then vote online at any time.
Login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting closes next week - Friday, May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Haven't voted? Check your email for a ballot from Simply Voting then vote online at any time.
Login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting closes next week - Friday, May 30 at 4:00 PM.
RMTBC Board of Directors Election
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Voting ends May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Members, login to read the bios of the eight candidates: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Voting ends May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Members, login to read the bios of the eight candidates: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
May 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
RMTBC Board of Directors Election
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Voting ends May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Members, login to read the bios of the eight candidates: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
All eligible RMTBC members have been emailed a ballot from Simply Voting which allows you to vote online at any time.
Voting ends May 30 at 4:00 PM.
Members, login to read the bios of the eight candidates: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Board of Directors - Online Voting
All RMTBC members were emailed a ballot from Simply Voting.
Election details and candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting ends May 30th at 4:00 PM.
The election results will be published on June 5th.
All RMTBC members were emailed a ballot from Simply Voting.
Election details and candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting ends May 30th at 4:00 PM.
The election results will be published on June 5th.
May 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Board of Directors - Online Voting
All RMTBC members were emailed a ballot from Simply Voting.
Election details and candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting ends May 30th at 4:00 PM.
The election results will be published on June 5th.
All RMTBC members were emailed a ballot from Simply Voting.
Election details and candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Voting ends May 30th at 4:00 PM.
The election results will be published on June 5th.
Here are the other 4 of the 8 candidates on the ballot for the RMTBC Board of Directors election:
* Roxanne Petruk
* Olli Dickson
* Caroline Baker
* Christina Warner.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
* Roxanne Petruk
* Olli Dickson
* Caroline Baker
* Christina Warner.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Here are the other 4 of the 8 candidates on the ballot for the RMTBC Board of Directors election:
* Roxanne Petruk
* Olli Dickson
* Caroline Baker
* Christina Warner.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
* Roxanne Petruk
* Olli Dickson
* Caroline Baker
* Christina Warner.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
Here are 4 of the 8 candidates on the ballot for the RMTBC Board of Directors election:
* Jenna LaFleche
* Robyn Lancaster
* Catherine Ryan
* Nikita Vizniak.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
* Jenna LaFleche
* Robyn Lancaster
* Catherine Ryan
* Nikita Vizniak.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
May 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Here are 4 of the 8 candidates on the ballot for the RMTBC Board of Directors election:
* Jenna LaFleche
* Robyn Lancaster
* Catherine Ryan
* Nikita Vizniak.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
* Jenna LaFleche
* Robyn Lancaster
* Catherine Ryan
* Nikita Vizniak.
Members - login to read the candidate bios: members.rmtbc.ca/candidates-f...
The latest issue of The RMTBC Review:
* Duty of RMTs to Cooperate with a CCHPBC Investigation
* CMTA President Alex Kidd interview
* Evidence for Massage Mechanisms
* Trauma-Informed Practice
* An Interview with John Beesley, Claims Programs and
Strategy, ICBC
rmtbc.ca/media-events...
* Duty of RMTs to Cooperate with a CCHPBC Investigation
* CMTA President Alex Kidd interview
* Evidence for Massage Mechanisms
* Trauma-Informed Practice
* An Interview with John Beesley, Claims Programs and
Strategy, ICBC
rmtbc.ca/media-events...
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The latest issue of The RMTBC Review:
* Duty of RMTs to Cooperate with a CCHPBC Investigation
* CMTA President Alex Kidd interview
* Evidence for Massage Mechanisms
* Trauma-Informed Practice
* An Interview with John Beesley, Claims Programs and
Strategy, ICBC
rmtbc.ca/media-events...
* Duty of RMTs to Cooperate with a CCHPBC Investigation
* CMTA President Alex Kidd interview
* Evidence for Massage Mechanisms
* Trauma-Informed Practice
* An Interview with John Beesley, Claims Programs and
Strategy, ICBC
rmtbc.ca/media-events...
RMTBC's Board Chair Robyn Lancaster and Vice Chair Cathy Ryan attended the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) last month in Virginia, USA.
RMTBC was a sponsor of the international conference.
RMTBC was a sponsor of the international conference.
May 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
RMTBC's Board Chair Robyn Lancaster and Vice Chair Cathy Ryan attended the 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) last month in Virginia, USA.
RMTBC was a sponsor of the international conference.
RMTBC was a sponsor of the international conference.
LAST CALL!
Current members in good standing are invited to submit their application for an RMTBC Board position by April 30 at 4:30 PM.
Details: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/b...
Thank you to everyone who has applied to date. Your commitment and support for your Association is greatly appreciated!
Current members in good standing are invited to submit their application for an RMTBC Board position by April 30 at 4:30 PM.
Details: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/b...
Thank you to everyone who has applied to date. Your commitment and support for your Association is greatly appreciated!
April 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
LAST CALL!
Current members in good standing are invited to submit their application for an RMTBC Board position by April 30 at 4:30 PM.
Details: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/b...
Thank you to everyone who has applied to date. Your commitment and support for your Association is greatly appreciated!
Current members in good standing are invited to submit their application for an RMTBC Board position by April 30 at 4:30 PM.
Details: members.rmtbc.ca/governance/b...
Thank you to everyone who has applied to date. Your commitment and support for your Association is greatly appreciated!
The RMTBC Awards of Excellence recognize RMTs who are leading the way in BC.
The Clinical Contribution Award is for RMTs who have consistently demonstrated excellence in clinical practice over a period of at least 4 years.
Nominate an RMT for one of the awards: members.rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-annual...
The Clinical Contribution Award is for RMTs who have consistently demonstrated excellence in clinical practice over a period of at least 4 years.
Nominate an RMT for one of the awards: members.rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-annual...
April 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The RMTBC Awards of Excellence recognize RMTs who are leading the way in BC.
The Clinical Contribution Award is for RMTs who have consistently demonstrated excellence in clinical practice over a period of at least 4 years.
Nominate an RMT for one of the awards: members.rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-annual...
The Clinical Contribution Award is for RMTs who have consistently demonstrated excellence in clinical practice over a period of at least 4 years.
Nominate an RMT for one of the awards: members.rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-annual...