Who are RMT'S and What is Massage Therapy?

 

 

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 treat with techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercise and patient education.

 

Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. RMT’s are effective in treating and providing relief for a wide range of conditions such as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, as well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

  

A significant rise in massage therapy use in BC can be attributed to higher educational standards, extensive research studies proving the efficacy of massage therapy, and an overall increase in public interest in non-surgical and drug-free treatment options.

 

The most current research suggests that there is a direct link between our physical well-being and our mental or emotional state, which can be positively affected by massage therapy. Research also supports the use of massage therapy as an effective approach in injury management and rehabilitation, as well as part of a preventive care program.

 

  

How are RMT’s trained?

 

B.C.'s Registered Massage Therapists (RMT’s) are among the most

educated and highly trained professionals in the world.

 

To become an RMT in B.C, students must complete at least 3,000

hours of training at an accredited college. This can be compared

to a university bachelor degree which typically averages 1,500 hours

over four years.

 

Standard educational requirements include comprehensive studies in

health sciences such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology

and neuro-anatomy.

 

Other studies include clinical sciences such as manual skills,

orthopaedics, remedial exercise, hydrotherapy and patient education.

The management of chronic diseases, injuries and the effects of

long-term stress are also studied extensively.

 

 

What are the Benefits of Registered Massage Therapy?

 

• Reducing or eliminating pain

• Improving joint mobility

• Improving circulation

• Improving the function of the immune system

• Increasing lymphatic drainage

• Reducing depression and anxiety

• Reducing tension within muscles

• Increasing body awareness