Massage Therapy
Last updated on December 1, 2023The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for the health profession of massage therapy.
Massage therapy has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since December 16, 1994, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Massage Therapists Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Massage therapy has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1946. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated with physical therapy under the former Physiotherapists Act.
Amendments to the Massage Therapists Regulation
Amendments to the Massage Therapists Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry
Proposed Regulation Amendments
| Proposed Regulation Amendments | Notice Date |
|---|---|
| Propose amendments to the Massage Therapists Regulation (PDF, 1.0MB) to reflect the proposed name of the amalgamated college: College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia | December 1, 2023 |
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the Massage Therapists Regulation regarding the profession's scope of practice and removes restricted activities. | April 21, 2015 MO 102/2015 BC Reg. 56/2015 |
| Makes the Massage Therapists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 240/2008 BC Reg 280/2008 |
| Repeals the Massage Therapists Regulation (BC Reg 484/94), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of massage therapy under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Repeals BC Reg 362/95 and amends the Massage Therapists Regulation by adding section 8 re: continued application of Part 4 of the Health Professions Act to massage therapy. | January 30, 2006 OIC 33/2006 BC Reg 9/2006 |
| Makes Part 4 of the Health Professions Act apply to the profession of massage therapy. | August 17, 1995 OIC 1032/95 BC Reg 362/95 |
| Brings into force the repeal of the Physiotherapists Act. | December 16, 1994 OIC 1566/94 BC Reg 488/94 |
| Makes the Massage Therapists Regulation, designating the profession under the Health Professions Act and creating the College. | December 16, 1994 OIC 1562/94 BC Reg 484/94 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws by amending Part D.1: Quality Assurance. | Filed March 1, 2021 In force April 30, 2021 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (Fees). | Filed September 8, 2020 In force November 9, 2020 |
| Amends bylaws by repealing and replacing areas of the college bylaws. | Filed February 1, 2019 In force April 2, 2019 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (Fees). | Filed August 26, 2019 In force October 25, 2019 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule B (Fees). | Filed August 24, 2018 In force October 23, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws relating to the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Fees. | Filed April 18, 2018 In force June 17, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding section 28.1 relating to the Governance Committee. | Filed March 6, 2018 In force May 5, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding 65.1 and 66.1 relating to the Inquiry Committee. | Filed November 22, 2017 In force January 21, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule "B": Fees. | Filed August 10, 2017 In force October 9, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E, Standards for Patient Records. | Filed December 15, 2016 In force January 14, 2017 MO 499/2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A, Recognized Education Programs. | Filed December 15, 2016 In force February 13, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending section 53, regarding the College's fiscal year end. | Filed December 7, 2016 In force February 5, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing schedule B (fees). | Filed September 9, 2016 In force October 7, 2016 MO 361/2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending the definition of "Recognized Canadian Jurisdiction" to include the province of New Brunswick. | Filed May 25, 2016 In force July 24, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E: Patient Records, and updating references to Schedule E in the Bylaws. | Filed May 17, 2016 In force July 16, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding a fee for non-compliance with the Standard First Aid requirement. | Filed May 12, 2016 In force July 11, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A: Recognized Education Programs. | Filed February 26, 2016 In force April 26, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing Schedule C: Code of Ethical Conduct, and updating references to Schedule C in the bylaws. | Filed February 15, 2016 In force April 16, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing schedule B (fees). | Filed September 15, 2015 In force October 1, 2015 MO 294/2015 |
| Amends the bylaw by changing procedures for validation stickers. | Filed May 6, 2015 In force June 19, 2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing schedule B (fees). | Filed December 29, 2014 In force January 1, 2015 MO 469/2014 MO 471/2014 MO 004/2015 |
| Amends fee amounts in Schedule B of the bylaws. | Filed September 18, 2014 In force October 10, 2014 MO 295/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by changing the registration renewal date in sections 50 and 51, repealing and replacing sections 63.2 and 63.3 regarding continuing education and first aid certification requirements, and repealing and replacing Schedule A regarding recognized education programs. | Filed July 14, 2014 In force July 15, 2014 MO 238/2014 |
| Amends section 44 of the bylaws regarding quorum and rescheduling of general meetings. | Filed June 16, 2014 In force June 20, 2014 MO 206/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding certain fees related to registration and quality assurance. | Filed June 16, 2014 In force June 20, 2014 MO 205/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding section 37.1 regarding special fees. | Filed June 16, 2014 In force August 15, 2014 |
| Amends the bylaws to correct errors in sections 27, 54 and 55. | Filed March 14, 2014 In force April 1, 2014 MO 079/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding Forms 1 to 9. | Filed January 10, 2014 In force February 11, 2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing sections 6 to 9 and Parts B, D and F.1, adding a new Part D.1 and new Schedule E, and making miscellaneous other amendments. | Filed December 9, 2013 In force December 10, 2013 MO 306/2013 |
| Amends section 53 of the bylaws to change the annual registration renewal fees for active and inactive registrants. | Filed October 30, 2013 In force November 1, 2013 MO 279/2013 |
| Amends section 31 of the bylaws to authorize the registrar to establish forms by bylaw. | Filed October 1, 2013 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding definitions, election nomination and procedure, college administration, fees and costs, and other miscellaneous matters. | Filed June 25, 2013 In force June 27, 2013 MO 151/2013 |
| Amends sections 53 and 59 of the bylaws regarding fees for registration, registration renewal and registration examinations. | Filed June 28, 2011 In force Aug 27, 2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding new section 47.2 re: time-limited conditional registration. | September 14, 2001 OIC 829/2001 |
| Amends the bylaws to make a number of housekeeping amendments. | July 23, 2001 OIC 684/2001 |
| Amends the bylaws to repeal and replace the existing Code of Ethics and introduce new Standards of Practice. | January 25, 2001 OIC 65/2001 |
| Amends the bylaws re: board meetings, proxy voting and fees for annual registration renewal. | March 11, 1999 OIC 312/99 |
| Amends section 6 of the bylaws re: attendance of past president at board meetings, section 27 of the bylaws re: composition of Quality Assurance Committee, and repealing and replacing Schedule B of the bylaws re: approved schools. | April 23, 1998 OIC 539/98 |
| Amends section 6 of the bylaws re: elected board members terms of office. | July 24, 1997 OIC 835/97 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing section 77 and adding new Part F.1 re: advertising and other marketing activities. | July 10, 1997 OIC 786/97 |
| Amends the bylaws re: registration requirements, registration renewal and examination fees, and other matters. | January 24, 1997 OIC 86/97 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 59 re: registration examination fees. | January 11, 1996 OIC 34/96 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College with the exception of s. 9(2), 72 and 85. | August 17, 1995 OIC 1032/95 |
Other
| Others | Date |
|---|---|
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before December 5, 1995. | December 8, 1994 MO 427/94 |
Contact information
College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia
| Website: | http://www.cmtbc.bc.ca |