Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are primary health care providers.
Massage therapy in BC has been a regulated health care profession since 1946 and is legislated by the government under the BC Health Profession Act.
A common misconception is that massage therapists provide only “hands on” therapy. Your RMT is trained in rehabilitative exercise such as hydrotherapy, stretching, strengthening, and postural exercises.
- Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
- Bursa, Muscle, and Tendon Disorders
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Muscle Cramps
- Tendinopathies (tendonitis)
- Contusions
- Muscle Tension/Spasm
- Sprains
- Strains
- Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Medial Plantar Nerve Entrapment
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar Fasciosis
- Joint Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Degenerative Disc Disease (slipped disc)
- Facet pain
- Whiplash and associated disorders
- Scoliosis
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Hand Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis of the Hand
- Dupuytrens’ Contracture
- Ergonomics
- Shoulder & Elbow Conditions
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfers/tennis elbow (tendonopathy)
- Headaches
- Tension
- Migraine
- TMJ dysfunction
- Hip, Leg & Knee Disorders
- Illiotibial Band Impingement Syndrome
- Patellar Tracking Dysfunction
- Shin splints (compartment syndrome)
- Anterior ligament tears
- Psychological Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Cancer Care
- Post Mastectomy Care
- Nausea
- Pain
- Lymphoedema
- Female Health
- Pregnancy (Pre and Post Care)
- Labour Care
- Pelvic Pain
- Paediatrics
- Colic
- Infant massage
- Neurological disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spastic paralysis
- Stroke
- Parkinsons
- Asthma
- COPD
- Emphysema