Massage Therapy in Abbotsford

What is Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.

Also used as part of a preventative care program for sports training, injury prevention, ongoing stress management and support plan for medical conditions.

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College of Massage Therapists of BC

Requirements

A registered massage therapist (RMT) in British Columbia is a health professional recognized under and regulated by BC’s

Health Professions Act.

Applicants for registration with CMTBC have completed post-secondary education in clinical applications of health sciences in massage therapy settings, and must meet CMTBC’s rigorous entry-level requirements including Provincial Board Exams. Please note only 4 Provinces in Canada Regulate Massage Therapy, BC, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.

RMTs are subject to:

CMTBC’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

The requirements of the Health Professions Act and regulations made under the Act.

Standards of professional conduct.

CMTBC’s quality assurance program, which ensures ongoing professional currency and development.

Titles

In British Columbia, only CMTBC registrants are permitted by law (the Massage Therapists Regulation) to refer to themselves by using one or more of the following professional titles: “registered massage therapist” (including “RMT”), “massage therapist”, “registered massage practitioner”, or “massage practitioner”.

Continuing Education

Like all regulated health professionals, RMTs are required to practice within their professional scope of practice. For RMTs, practicing within scope means providing primarily manual, hands-on treatment and assessment in accordance with the definition of “massage therapy” in the Massage Therapists Regulation. Many modalities and treatments that may be considered acceptable in other jurisdictions are not considered within the scope of practice of massage therapy in British Columbia. CMTBC has posted specific guidance on yoga instruction and on using terms such as “specialize in” or “advanced” to describe one’s practice.

Car accident injuries

ICBC

No one plans to be in a car crash, or get injured in one. But if you do, the good news is starting April 2019 British Columbians will now have access to significantly improved benefits to support their care and recovery.

We understand how overwhelming an accident can be, our team is here to collaborate with Registered Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. To improve care we offer Direct Billing for ICBC patients.

For the first 12 weeks after your crash, you can get treatment with the following health care practitioners for the number of treatments below:

Physiotherapist 25

Chiropractor 25

Registered Massage Therapist 12Kinesiologist 12

Psychologist 12

Clinical Counsellor 12

Acupuncturist 12

*In certain circumstances, an occupational therapist may be recommended to assist in your treatment plan. Talk to your claim representative to see if this is an option.

These practitioners may bill ICBC directly, so you won't have to submit receipts for reimbursement or be out of pocket. Some health care practitioner fees may exceed amounts covered by ICBC — if you have other insurance coverage (for example, with your employer), it may cover the difference.

For more information follow the link to ICBC’s webpage https://www.icbc.com/claims/injury/Pages/medical-care-treatment.aspx