Registered Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia

Registered Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia The Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC) is the professional body for RMTs in BC.

The Registered Massages Therapists’ Association of BC (RMTBC) is the professional body representing Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) in British Columbia. When RMTs join the RMTBC they are demonstrating their belief and support in an association that will advance their profession. Our members receive a broad range of assistance and services that contribute to a strong professional presence and profile within the health care community. This includes educating the public, government, insurers and other health professions on the importance of massage therapy in health care and wellness for British Columbians.

2026 RMTBC Conference:Early Bird Discount Ends March 31SAVE OVER $75!Your registration includes:* Access to 2 full days ...
03/26/2026

2026 RMTBC Conference:
Early Bird Discount Ends March 31

SAVE OVER $75!

Your registration includes:
* Access to 2 full days of presentations and exhibitors.
* Breakfast, lunch, coffee and refreshments on both days.

Member Early Bird Price: $525 + GST (As of April 1st: $600 + GST)

Non-Member Early Bird Price: $625 + GST (As of April 1st: $700 + GST)

Register today: https://rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-conference-2026/

Tickets will not be available at the door.

03/24/2026

“The objective of this scoping review was to map and characterize the existing evidence for changes in cortisol and/or oxytocin levels in response to three commonly used manual therapy interventions and to identify patterns and gaps within the literature.” https://bit.ly/4sAw9zu

Don't miss hearing from thought-provoking and inspiring speakers from around the world at the 2026 RMTBC Conference in V...
03/20/2026

Don't miss hearing from thought-provoking and inspiring speakers from around the world at the 2026 RMTBC Conference in Vancouver, April 24th and 25th!

Featured speaker: Alisa Johnson, Ph.D., LMT, facility head and staff scientist at the Pain Research Center, is advancing our knowledge of pain and pain mechanisms by coordinating lead researchers and cutting-edge resources across the National Institutes of Health in the US. Full bio: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/research/intramural/pain-research-center/members

Register for the conference today (early bird rate to March 31st!): https://rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-conference-2026/

Questions about the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)?RMTBC, the ATCMA of BC, British Columbia Chiropractic ...
03/16/2026

Questions about the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)?

RMTBC, the ATCMA of BC, British Columbia Chiropractic Association, and British Columbia's Naturopathic Doctors - BCND will co-host a webinar on "HPOA Implementation: What to Know Before April 1" on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 PM.

RMTs - register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1dViC60yT7acCi_SocHqMQ #/registration

The webinar will be recorded for those who are unable to participate on the 18th.

03/16/2026

“Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of manual therapy (MT) on pain, walking function, proprioception, and lower-limb muscle strength in geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and to explore potential biomechanical mechanisms.” https://bit.ly/4uyA40K

03/15/2026

Attention registered massage therapists:



The Renewal deadline is approaching.



If you do not renew by March 16, 2026, you will be required to pay a $100 late renewal fee between March 17 and 31, per CCHPBC Bylaws. If you do not renew by March 31, 2026, you will not be legally authorized to practise as of April 1, 2026, until your registration has been reinstated.



03/14/2026

A new issue of IJTMB has been released! In this edition, enjoy 11 open-access articles including an editorial about the role of language in defining professional credibility, research articles about the effect self-massage on immune function, Heisei shiatsu for cancer-related pain, myofascial release for management of cervical spondylosis, and a letter to the editor evaluating methodological limitations using MT for PTSD. Check it out here: www.ijtmb.org

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2026 RMTBC Conference Speaker: Julian Moore, a Global Not-For-Profit AI Specialist, will be speaking on Practical AI Too...
03/09/2026

2026 RMTBC Conference Speaker: Julian Moore, a Global Not-For-Profit AI Specialist, will be speaking on Practical AI Tools for Massage Professionals.

You won't want to miss hearing from, and connecting with, thought leaders from around the world at the RMTBC conference in Vancouver, April 24 and 25. Details: https://rmtbc.ca/rmtbc-conference-2026/

Take advantage of the early bird rates and register today!

03/04/2026

We publish bi-monthly newsletters for each health profession we regulate. Previous newsletter editions and instruction on how to subscribe to receive future newsletter editions can be found here: https://cchpbc.ca/news/college-newsletter/



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1200 West 73rd Avenue (Suite 180 Airport Square)
Vancouver, BC
V6P6G5

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
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