What is Registered Massage Therapy?
In British Columbia, massage therapy is a regulated healthcare profession in which practitioners undergo between 2200 and 3000 hours of experience at an accredited institute before successfully completing 3 competency-based written and practical board exams. Massage therapy students have a medical-based education consisting of more than solely massage techniques but also anatomy, biology, chemistry, neurology, pharmacology, pathology, orthopaedics, and more.
The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders by manual and physical methods to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function to relieve pain and promote health. Registered Massage Therapists, or RMTs, are trained in general Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, therapeutic exercise, and hydrotherapy with many more options available with the profession's mandatory continuing education standards. Some examples include Craniosacral therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Graston or IASTM, and taping.
The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders by manual and physical methods to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function to relieve pain and promote health. Registered Massage Therapists, or RMTs, are trained in general Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, therapeutic exercise, and hydrotherapy with many more options available with the profession's mandatory continuing education standards. Some examples include Craniosacral therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Graston or IASTM, and taping.
What is a birth doula?
A birth doula is someone who provides emotional support and helps with physical discomfort during your labour and delivery. A doula will respect your birth preferences and help empower you to advocate for your body and birth choices. Doulas can travel to your home or hospital depending on where you choose to labour and birth. For more information on labour support as an RMT and doula, visit the Labour Support page.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
I am now back to practice! We have implemented new protocols at our clinic including: enhanced cleaning between each appointment, one-way traffic in and out of the clinic, reduced use and occupancy of the waiting area, doing all billing and payments within the treatment room instead of at the reception desk, and implementing use of PPE such as masks for both patients and therapists and face shields for therapists if requested by patients. I also have an air purifier in my room and have spaced out appointments with 30 minutes in between for full sanitation of the room. General clinic areas and washrooms are thoroughly sanitized multiple times throughout the day. Screening of symptoms are done for each therapist daily, and are done for each patient within 24 hours of their appointment. Cancellation fees will not apply if cancellation is due to the onset of symptoms. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety measures please feel free to contact me at meaganklop@gmail.com
I am now back to practice! We have implemented new protocols at our clinic including: enhanced cleaning between each appointment, one-way traffic in and out of the clinic, reduced use and occupancy of the waiting area, doing all billing and payments within the treatment room instead of at the reception desk, and implementing use of PPE such as masks for both patients and therapists and face shields for therapists if requested by patients. I also have an air purifier in my room and have spaced out appointments with 30 minutes in between for full sanitation of the room. General clinic areas and washrooms are thoroughly sanitized multiple times throughout the day. Screening of symptoms are done for each therapist daily, and are done for each patient within 24 hours of their appointment. Cancellation fees will not apply if cancellation is due to the onset of symptoms. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety measures please feel free to contact me at meaganklop@gmail.com