According to the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia ( CMTBC ): “Scope of practice” refers to the activities that RMTs are educated and authorized to perform, which is established through the legislated definition of “massage therapy” in section 1 of the Massage Therapists Regulation: “massage therapy” means the health profession in which a person provides, for the purposes of developing, maintaining, rehabilitating or augmenting physical function, or relieving pain or promoting health, the services of
Registered Massage Therapists (RMT’s) treat patients by using touch to manipulate muscles, fascia, tendons and other soft tissues of the body. With touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, improve range of motion, restore activities of daily living, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and support the general wellness of patients.
“I’ve had chronic neck and should pain for years as a result of repetitive strain activities, and have seen my share of RMT’s, osteopaths and body workers. Often, these visits provide relief but not enough of a lasting effect to be worth the investment. Dawn’s approach is to thoroughly understand the client’s body and its mechanics first, a result of her many years of experience and education. In our sessions she’s gone the distance to properly assess and gauge my condition before I get on the table, which makes her treatments very effective. I’ve felt noticeable improvement in my physical state and always leave with a better understanding of my body after working with her. Highly recommended!”