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Massage Therapy

What is a Spa Practitioner?

The Spa Practitioner holds a One Year Certificate from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy with a minimum training of 1000 hours. They have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a variety of spa services, multiple massage techniques including Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, and many more holistic techniques. OVCMT has created a program that trains the Spa Practitioner to have knowledge of specific applications and contraindications of massage techniques. This allows the Spa Practitioner to elevate services provided to the public. This program also allows the student to return to Year Two of a massage therapy program if at some time his or her career aspirations change.

Many of Crave Massage’s Spa practitioners are in their 2nd and 3rd year of education. Crave also employs massage practitioners from other provinces and other countries but requires a minimum of 1000 hours from a registered school of massage.

At Crave Massage we work together as a community of wellness providers. We believe that which is not taught and shared is lost, and that we shall treat everyone as though they have something we can learn.

What is a Massage Therapist?

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body.

Massage Therapists in British Columbia are required to take a 3000 hour program over 3 years. This rigorous course is the highest Standard of Massage Therapists in North America and most of the world. On average, Massage Therapist in British Columbia take six times more training than state requirements for the US.

Registered Massage Therapists are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat clients with techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercise and patient education.

Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. Registered Massage Therapists are effective in treating and providing relief for a wide range of conditions such as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, as well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

If you have any questions about what a Registered Massage Therapist can do for you, contact us at our “Ask an RMT” link or simply drop by our office.

Who qualifies for coverage of Massage?

Because Massage Therapists (RMTs), are BC heath care providers, you may qualify for provincially subsidized premium assistance. Check the Vernon Access Center or bring your healthcare card to our office.

If you have recently been in a motor vehicle accident, you may qualify for treatment massage.
If you are an aboriginal of BC, you qualify for premium assistance.
If you have extended health care through a private insurer that covers massage therapy.
If you are an RCMP officer or a Veteran.

Those with WCB claims may also qualify.

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