Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy

03/13/2026

One of our own is training to swim the English Channel this July. 😳🥶 🏊‍♀️

This most recent blog post is about preparing to swim in the cold waters,about cold plunges and the community of plungers right here in Vernon. (We recommend reading the blog about training for this great adventure, it’s highly interesting, and equally entertaining!)

You have a whole community cheering you on Robynne Ouchi, we are all so proud of you and this crazy adventure you are on!

🌊🐠 Robynne is also fundraising for the Ocean Cleanup Project through this swim, it’s such an incredible cause!

Thanks for the Inspiration! Lately, I’ve been told by coworkers, fellow swimmers, and even strangers that my open water swimming is inspirational . Honestly, that feels incredibly humbling. It...

03/13/2026

Calling all healthcare professionals! Looking to level up your skills without missing a beat (or a client)? ⭐ Elevate your practice w/o disrupting your schedule

OVCMT has the flexible continuing ed lineup you've been craving:
📍 Local professionals can reconnect in person
💻 Remote? Advance and sharpen your skills from the comfort of home!

Each course has different prerequisites, with fresh topics rotating all year - topics refresh regularly, so you can select sessions that align with your clients' needs and your professional goals, whether learning remotely or joining us on-site.

Current offerings are listed under Alumni Services at ovcmt.com. Who's ready to grow?💪

03/08/2026

At OVCMT, we see every day how women’s hands, hearts, and minds shape the future of healthcare and wellness. From future RMTs in our student clinics to graduates leading in their communities, women are redefining what compassionate, evidence-informed care looks like.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honour the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and clients who lead with courage, curiosity, and care, on the table, in the classroom, and beyond. You inspire the next generation to engage their hands, engage their minds, and engage their future.

To all the women who heal, teach, learn, support, and dream with us: thank you for the strength you bring to our college and to the massage therapy profession.

02/27/2026

Smiles powered by Friday energy 😎 Weekend mode is almost here!

02/25/2026

Community; not just a word at We are committed to not just providing top quality massage therapy education, but building community while we do it!

✔ Support in class from instructors & TA's
✔ Support outside of class from classmates and tutors
✔ Friends who become life long family
✔ Alumni who loved it here so much come back to teach the next generation of RMT's!

We don’t just prepare you for a career in massage therapy.
We build a community you’ll always be part of!

info@ovcmt.com 250-558-3718 www.ovcmt.com/start-here

02/13/2026

🌟 Ready to trade patient volume for impact? Join OVCMT's growing team! 🌟

Love RMT but crave fewer clients + more influence? We're hiring Instructors and Teaching Assistants to mentor tomorrow's top massage therapists!

Why OVCMT?
✨ Shape future RMT careers with hands-on guidance
✨ Flexible schedules, collaborative community
✨ Be part of our 30+ year legacy in Vernon, BC

Ready to inspire? Check full postings + apply:
👉https://www.ovcmt.com/careers/ov-careers/
📩 practicaldirector@ovmct.com

02/11/2026

Holding our North Okanagan & Peace Region families close today.
Sending love, prayers, and strength. 🕯️

Local Support:
310-6789 (Mental Health Crisis)
1-800-SUICIDE (24/7)

02/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a live online info session and find out what it’s really like to become a Registered Massage Therapist at OVCMT!

Looking for a great, non-commitment way, to learn more about the program, what's involved the job opportunities and the school? This is your sign!
▶️ 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://tinyurl.com/RMTInfoSession

In this session, you’ll gain an overview of our RMT program, learn how our intensive hands-on student clinic prepares you for real clients, and see what sets our grads up for strong job prospects in B.C. and beyond.

We’ll walk through admission requirements and pre-requisites, program length, and everything in between! We'll end with a live Q&A (zoom or chat feature) so you can ask anything about school, student life, or careers as an RMT.

▶️ 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://tinyurl.com/RMTInfoSession

02/08/2026

Thinking about a career that AI can’t replace? (And that's in high demand?!)

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) use hands-on skills, critical thinking, and real human connection every day in a regulated healthcare profession. AI can't do that!

OVCMT in Vernon, B.C. is now accepting applications for our September and January intakes.
✔️ Extensive hands-on training
✔️ Small cohorts and supportive instructors
✔️ Strong job demand across B.C. and beyond
✔️ Under 2 years, career ready

Have questions or ready to get started? Message us here on Facebook or visit ovcmt.com to learn more and apply. Can't wait to meet you!

PROMPT for fun AI generated caricutre: Head over to Chat GPT and type this
▶ "Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me"
(It may ask you some questions to nail down a few thigns)
Share your image here, we'd love to see it!

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02/07/2026

It's hard to squeeze this much awesome into one room, but here we are killing it! 😁

Say hi to (L-R)
👋 Jim (InReach Clinical Supervisor)
👋 Devon (Clinical Assessment and Massage Theory & Practice Teaching Assistant)
👋 Kevin (Anatomy/Physiology and Integrated Science Instructor)

01/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Georgia, recipient of her cohort’s leadership award, presented at the start of year two!

Voted on by her classmates, and OVCMT faculty, this award recognizes a student who inspires others, takes initiative, and leads with responsibility and confidence.

You can find Georgia’s’s name proudly displayed in our front hall alongside past recipients - a daily reminder of the positive impact leadership can have in our community. 💚💙 great job Georgia!!

01/14/2026

Did you know that over 80% of our instructors, supervisors and TAs are alumni?! YUP! The community is strong here and we are so for what we’ve created here at OV! 💕
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