Free Yoga Mat to the first 50 who register for the AGM!
Following the RMTBC AGM, there will be a 1.5-hour Yoga self care course facilitated by Dr. Nic Visniak. The first 50 members to register for the AGM will also receive a free yoga mat!
Dr. Visniak will also be offering a 3 hour course “ProHealth Exercise Rehab, Movement Therapy & Self Care” immediately after lunch. CMTBC credits have been applied for.
Sept. 22nd 2019, more information below. Call the front desk to register (604) 873-4467 Ext. 300
Updates
Are you up to date with ICBC? Download the latest Change Communication PDF here or view it on our website under Public Insurers.
The Student Case Study Award Program is in transition. Please view the new Submission Deadlines for 2019 here.
Do you know anyone who would represent the membership well? Nominations for the RMTBC Board of Directors will be open next week, more information to follow.
Attention Burnaby! Until now, choices were limited if you wanted to learn how to use kinesiology tape. You had to read a book or attend an expensive class that locked you into one way of applying tape. Not anymore. Check out Rock Tape RMT Basic & Advanced on Sept 28-29 on our website.
If you have not seen it yet, the Pain BC July Newsletter has some great content for RMTs including two new reports on the state of chronic pain in Canada. Click here to view.
Chronic Pain Management for RMTs covers how modifications of traditional massage therapy practices can increase success and improve outcomes for people in pain. More info: Kelowna | Vancouver | Victoria
One week left to sign up! Don't miss Part II of The MTF and NCBTMB's FREE Research Webinar Series. Join here to learn more about research and increase your practical working knowledge: Wednesday July 31st 2019 at 2 pm CST.
Easter Seals BC/Yukon is looking for RMTs who would like to further their involvement in the community, and in particular, supporting people with diverse abilities. Read about their programs and different opportunities at https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/
The RMTBC Annual General Meeting date is September 22nd 2019 at the Mariott Delta Hotel and Casino in Burnaby. Continental Breakfast from 8:30 am and the AGM begins at 9:30 am. Plan ahead to have a say in the direction your Association is taking! Updates will be posted here.
Thank you Jane App for being our presenting sponsor again! The 2020 Symposium on Rehabilitationis Apr.17-18 2020 at the Anvil Centre. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor/exhibitor is invited to contact Maureen@rmtbc.ca for more information.
Have you checked out the MTDC Blog? This week's article is on Eccentric Heel Drop Cues For An Achilles Tendinopathy. Find it and other articles over here.
Continuing Education
Get your credits and learn some great skills! Coming up:
- Muscle Energy Technique for the Cervical Spine & Thorax
- Pain, Science and Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy
- FMT BASIC & PERFORMANCE
Visit your Continuing Education Page for a list of courses.
Advertise with us
Advertise with us! Get your message out (20-40 words with and image) to nearly 4000 members through a post in our updates for just $25/week. More info here. Also, we have brought our magazine back with issues in the spring and fall. For rates, click on: 2019 RMT Magazine Rate Card
The RMTBC has secured awesome internet & phone deals from Shaw Business for clinics. Refer to the PDF for details about this offer.
