Ingrid Stenersen RMT

10/13/2025

Conclusions: These findings suggest that CTM (Connective Tissue Massage) and MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage) can help migraine patients, with MLD showing a stronger effect on pain relief and well-being, whereas CTM being more effective in reducing neck pain and disability

10/13/2025

Conclusions: These findings suggest that CTM (Connective Tissue Massage) and MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage) can help migraine patients, with MLD showing a stronger effect on pain relief and well-being, whereas CTM being more effective in reducing neck pain and disability

“This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on neck pain, disability, quality of life, and pain thresholds in patients with migraine.” http://bit.ly/4h5nTCg

08/12/2025

07/29/2025

The BC government has just posted updates to the regulations for health professions to align with the incoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA): https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/professional-regulation/health-professions-and-occupations-act

While the updated regulations are now publicly available, they are not yet in effect. The CCHPBC anticipates the updated regulations will be in effect when the government brings the HPOA into force on April 1, 2026.

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Notable Update for RMTs - Change in Titles

The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) noted a key change for RMTs in the new regulation under the HPOA that authorizes registrants in this profession to use the titles “massage therapist” and “massage practitioner": https://cchpbc.ca/health-professions-and-occupations-act-hpoa/ministry-of-health-releases-updated-regulations-for-health-professions/

06/09/2025

National swim trials


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