Q: What is a Registered Massage Therapist?
A: Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) are regulated healthcare professionals in British Columbia that work on musculoskeletal health. They complete education in orthopaedic and physiologic health science. Their program schedule includes anatomy and physiology, pathology, neurology, kinesiology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, clinical assessment, manual lymph drainage, therapeutic exercise, athletic treatments, medication, surgery knowledge, nutrition and pain management.
Upon graduating, they must pass 3 provincial written theory exams, an ethical exam, as well as a practical board exam in order to be licensed and earn the "Registered" status. Their regulatory body, The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia, requires continuing education and upgrading of skills and knowledge annually in order to keep their "regisetered status".
Q: What is a Non-Registered Massage Provider / Wellness Massage Provider?
A: Non-Registered Massage / Wellness Massage Providers at Kinetic Energy are educated individuals who hold a massage therapy diploma, but do not have their "Registered" status in BC.
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Q: Why would an individual not be "Registered", if they completed the massage therapy program?
A: Becoming "registered" is a lengthy and expensive process. Even after graduation and receipt of a diploma, there are still more exams to complete. Our wellness massage providers are working at achieving their "registered" status.
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Q: Can I use extended benefits for a wellness massage?
No you can not use extended benefits for wellness massage. However, the rate per hour is less then a registered appointment.
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Q: What does a Massage Therapist do?
Most people associate the word "massage" with the kneading and rubbing of muscles and soft tissue, which falls under the treatment modality of "Swedish massage". This style of treatment is the foundation taught to ALL massage therapist worldwide, regardless of their title (RMT, Wellness Massage, spa practitioners, body workers, etc).
Swedish massage is an elementary level of massage therapy. It is very useful for temporarily treating pain symptoms, but it rarely resolves the root of the problem. For example, if your back is sore and you rub it, it does momentarily feel better, but that probably has not fixed the issue completely.
Registered Massage Therapists are trained in techniques such as trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, neuromuscular facilitation, myofascial release, active release technique, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, manual lymph drainage and deep tissue work.
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