Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in the demand for massage therapy in B.C. This can be attributed to higher educational standards, research studies showing the efficacy of massage therapy, and an overall increase in public demand for non-surgical and drug-free treatment options.In British Columbia. Over 75 percent of medical physicians regularly refer their patients to a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) - and they make these referrals because massage therapy is both accessible and effective in the treatment of their patients' conditions. Today, RMTs use a blend of modern science and ancient philosophies, utilizing specific techniques and modalities to treat many conditions that may include, but are not limited to:

Arthritis	Fibromyalgia	Sciatica
Bursitis	Frozen Shoulder	Scoliosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	Iliotibial Band Contracture	Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Chronic Pain	Impingement Syndrome	Tendinitis
Contractures	Muscle Spasm	TMJ Dysfunction
Facet Lock	Plantar Fasciitis	Whiplash

Massage therapy is also remarkably effective when used as part of a preventive care program. Some examples of general wellness care include pre or post-natal care (pregnancy), infant massage, stress management, sports training, injury prevention and performance enhancement.