Som Visao is pleased to offer Registered Massage Therapy to assist you with healing and achieving ultimate relaxation. We welcome clients from all walks of life to indulge in this therapeutic service. Discover the many benefits of Registered Massage Therapy through an escape at Som Visao. Remember, your RMT spa escape can be claimed to most benefits providers.
About RMT
A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) is a skilled manual therapist whom specializes in massage modalities. They are trained to aid you in healing from stress, repetitive strain (from play or the workplace), injury and other events that may have led you to experience discomfort.
Every BC RMT has undergone a minimum of a 3300 hr program with extensive training in anatomy, pathophysiology, assesssment, manual skills and remedial exercise. RMTs were successful in their provincal 'board' exams and are now governed by the Regulated Health Professions Act and the BC College of Registered Massage Therapists.
Their registration requirements also include taking a minimum number of continuing education credits every year to stay abreast of new techniques and research to better facilitate your healing. Since RMT's are medical health care professionals your RMT can work with other professionals including your Physician, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Osteopath or TCM to provide the full spectrum healing that you deserve.
Since every person is different, RMT's are trained to use a variety of assessment tools and treatment techniques to ensure the you are receiving the care your body needs. RMT's can perform a thorough medical case history interview, postural assessment, orthopedic and neurological testing to determine an appropriate treatment plan for you or your situation. Once a treatment plan has been devised it is approved by you to achieve your preventative, maintenance, or corrective goals.
By using modalities such as Swedish (flowing movements), Myofascial release, Active release (patient assists), direct and indirect joint mobilizations and Muscle Energy Technique (gentle, patient assisted joint moblizations) your therapist assists your body in returning to a neutral pain free state.
Massage Therapy does not end once you are off the table and returning to the demands of your everyday life. Working with you, your RMT may recommend postural re-education programs which can include stretching, strengthening and work ergonomics. This is an important part of the process since correcting a symptom without affecting the cause is moot.
Every Massage Therapist is different in that they all will incorporate different styles, pressures and assessment practices. What is important is that you find someone whom is effective for you. This means that they listen to your questions and concerns and strive to find solutions to the aches and pains that have brought you to their door.