Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy treats patients by manipulating the body’s soft tissues, ligaments, joints, muscles, and tendons to help heal injuries, reduce pain, and aid with circulation, relaxation, and general wellness. Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is usually a clinic-based option for chronic and acute conditions, but mobile massage therapy services are sometimes available.

A massage therapist will use their fingers, hands, arms, and elbows to knead any knots and sore spots in the body.

You’ll often see registered massage therapy, registered massage therapist, or even RMT used instead of massage therapy. These terms are often used interchangeably, but the difference depends on whether the massage therapist has the correct educational and professional designation.

You may want to see a massage therapist if any of the following apply: 

• You’re feeling stressed and need relaxation 
• You are experiencing pain or discomfort anywhere on your body, especially the back, neck, and joint pain.

• You have been getting headaches. Potentially due to tight muscles around the head, shoulders, or back 
• If your occupation causes you discomfort  

A massage therapist will often short-term relief from physical pain, discomfort, or even stress by relaxing your muscles. But a physiotherapist will often take a longer-term and rehabilitation view, helping to find and resolve the underlying physical causes of pain and offering a treatment plan that helps joints function.

Appointments usually include a discussion of your health history. The massage therapist will talk with you about your individual needs, symptoms, goals, and reason for the appointment as part of their evaluation. This enables your massage therapist to create a personalized treatment plan and offer guidance by the session’s end.

Some massage therapy sessions will require you to partially undress, but you get privacy, and you can undress to your own comfort level. For this reason, wearing comfortable or easy-to-remove clothing to your appointment is recommended.

You can use the WELL Clinics website to quickly find a registered massage therapist (RMT) near you. Select the button below to book a massage therapy appointment.