Registered Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia

05/07/2026

WorkSafeBC launched a survey for RMTBC members to prepare for the upcoming contract set to begin in December 2026: https://worksafebc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iV28misdmJpSWG

WorkSafeBC is reviewing its Massage Therapy Services Agreement to better understand what supports or limits RMTs' participation in direct billing for work-related injury treatment.

The short survey focuses on contract terms, administrative processes, and treatment delivery expectations.

All responses are anonymous and will help inform potential improvements.

The survey will take 5 minutes to complete and will close on May 22nd.

05/07/2026

Massage therapy in palliative care populations: a narrative review of literature from 2012 to 2022

05/06/2026

Our latest College Newsletter is now available in a new, consolidated format.

We have moved to a single, bi-monthly newsletter that brings together updates across all the health professions we regulate. This new approach reflects our role as a multi-profession regulator and supports clearer, more consistent communication with licensees and the public.

While the format has changed, our commitment has not. Each edition continues to include profession-specific updates, relevant resources, and information that supports safe, effective care across British Columbia.

Read the latest edition and learn more: https://e1.envoke.com/m/1d2508641eda2bea54166f1a0e6e14e6/m/3941f5041068b9cdd6e69f39bf252918/?mode=3&rev=1777578762

05/04/2026

Introducing The Learning Series: Putting Standards into Practice.

Designed as self-guided and reflective learning modules, this series will help licensees build a strong understanding of the new harmonized professional standards and their application to practice.

Learn more: https://cchpbc.ca/putting-standards-into-practice/

04/28/2026

3 Days Left! Share your research through a poster abstract at MTF Poster Session at 2026 National Convention August 27-29, 2026 in Denver, CO! Your original insights (and/or encore posters) are sought for the education and inspiration of attendees.
Submit your application by May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST: https://bit.ly/3MoA6XX

04/27/2026

Still in Canada 🇨🇦 and still reflecting on an incredible few days at RMTBC in Vancouver.
What stayed with me most wasn’t just speaking…
It was the conversations.�The curiosity.�The openness to think differently.
For decades, hands-on care has often been judged by inconsistent findings.
But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question?
What if the issue isn’t always the hands…�but whether the clinician has ever been trained as a measurement instrument?
That is the space HODA-A explores.
Not defending old models.�Not rejecting science.�But raising the standard of how we understand clinical perception, touch, bias, attention, and interpretation.
Grateful to everyone who came to the session, shared ideas, asked questions, and connected afterwards.
Sometimes progress begins when we challenge what seems settled.
Vancouver, thank you 🙏
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04/27/2026

Editorial in the latest issue of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the official journal of RMTBC and the Massage Therapy Foundation.

“This editorial examines the role of language in defining professional credibility [in the therapeutic massage and bodywork field] and reviews key initiatives that have sought to establish shared terminology and taxonomies.” https://bit.ly/4sZkVE0
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

Another great day with friends and colleagues at the RMTBC conference!

04/25/2026

Day 2 of our conference featured:
* Dr. Karim Khan (Canada) - The Key Role of RMTs in Treating Musculoskeletal Injuries and Pain
* Dr. Jo Abbott (UK) - Hands as Instruments: Redefining Touch, Measurement, and Meaning in Manual Therapy
* Julian Moore (Australia) - Practical AI Tools for Massage Professionals, and
* Panel Discussion on Massage Therapy and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence with Ann Davey, CEO of Massage & Myotherapy Australia; Julian Moore; and Dr. Glynda Rees; moderated by RMTBC Executive Director Gordon MacDonald.

04/25/2026

Great times catching up with colleagues and friends at the RMTBC conference!