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The RITMA Massage Therapists Association

LEVEL 1 MASSAGE THERAPIST : 400 - 999 hours

MASSAGE THERAPIST : 1000 hours or more

 

RITMA massage therapist association is open to any qualified person with more than 400 hours of training who works in the field of massage therapy.

There are two statuses within the Massage Therapy Association:

Level 1 Massage Therapist has between 400 and 999 hours of training, Massage therapist has more than 1000 hours of training.

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To date, the practice of massage therapy is not regulated in Quebec. There is no Order of Massage Therapists and no official legislation. In this regard, we believe that massage therapy professionals, the general public and the insurance community are well served, without the cumbersomeness and costs associated with a professional order. In fact, there is a strong preference in the field for the supervision of practices and the establishment of standards rather than the creation of a professional order. To this end, we invite you to visit the website of the sectoral committee overseeing massage therapy, one of whose mandates is the development and recognition of the skills of the massage therapy workforce. (Website only available in French)

RITMA positions itself as a natural partner in the Massage Therapy Professionalization Project, due to a shared vision focused on the recognition, structuring, and promotion of complementary medicine in Quebec. Like RITMA and the other associations involved, we are actively working to promote high standards of practice, support the professional development of therapists, and strengthen public trust in these disciplines. (Page only available in French)

Although there are various associations of professional massage therapists in Quebec, RITMA Massage Therapists Association is recognized for its high standards. The association therefore represents a community of highly qualified therapists in this sector.

Massage therapy is defined by Statistics Canada under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3236 Massage Therapists.

RITMA Massage Therapists Association is governed by a code of ethics and regulations that members are required to follow.

As a professional association working in the field of complementary medicine, Groupe RITMA recommends that all its members have Errors and Omissions insurance, for the respect of its members and the public.

 

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DEFINITION OF MASSAGE THERAPY - SOURCE SPQ

Massage therapists contribute to the balance of the human body and to the general well-being of the person, using massage techniques. Massage therapists take into consideration the client's expectations. They evaluate the musculoskeletal system and soft tissues in order to :

  • Reduce or prevent physical dysfunctions and pain
  • Maintain or achieve physical balance

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