Registered Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is regulated, hands-on therapy for soft-tissue pain and dysfunction. Most extended health plans cover RMT visits and ICBC pre-approves RMT for motor-vehicle-accident recovery.
What RMT is
Registered Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in British Columbia. RMTs complete a multi-year program and are regulated by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (formerly the College of Massage Therapists of BC). That regulation matters: it means your RMT is trained in assessment, contraindications, and outcome-focused treatment — not just relaxation.
What we treat
RMT is well-suited to:
- Chronic muscle tension — neck, shoulders, low back
- Postural pain from desk work or repetitive movement
- Soft-tissue injuries from sport or daily life
- Whiplash and motor-vehicle-accident recovery
- Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort
- General recovery and stress management
What sessions look like
A typical session is 60 minutes. Your RMT will check in on what’s going on, assess relevant areas, and then treat with a combination of techniques chosen for your situation — myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, joint mobilizations, hydrotherapy, and stretching among them.
Coverage and billing
- Extended health insurance: RMT is covered by most BC extended health plans. We can direct-bill many providers on your behalf.
- ICBC: pre-approved RMT sessions are available for motor-vehicle-accident recovery — we direct-bill ICBC for eligible claims.
- Receipts: an RMT receipt is required for both extended health and ICBC reimbursement, and is provided automatically.
Who this helps
- People with chronic muscle tension or postural pain
- Patients recovering from injury or surgery
- ICBC patients in motor-vehicle-accident recovery
- Pregnant patients with discomfort related to postural changes
- Athletes managing training load and recovery
What to expect
- Brief health-history review and goal-setting at the first visit
- Focused assessment of the area(s) of concern
- Treatment combining myofascial work, neuromuscular techniques, joint mobilization, and stretching
- Self-care recommendations to extend the benefit between sessions
Ready to book?
Book online any time, or give us a call at (250) 545-7545.
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