Massage Therapy
The 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.
The composition of the board of the College is:
- six elected massage therapists; and
- three public representatives appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of the College may be contacted at:
College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia
103 - 1089 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1E5
Tel: (604) 736- 3404
Fax: (604) 736-6500
Website: http://www.cmtbc.bc.ca
Amendments to the Massage Therapists Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a mandatory 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 |
Notice Date |
| There are no proposed amendments. |
May 7, 2009 |
| Approved Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Makes the Massage Therapists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 240/2008
BC Reg 280/2008
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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
|
| 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 |
| Amends the Designation Regulation by adding massage therapy as a profession to which Part 4 of the Health Professions Act applies. |
June 7, 1999
OIC 670/99
BC Reg 165/99 |
| 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 |
| Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
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 with respect to board meetings, proxy voting and fees for annual renewal of membership. |
March 11, 1999
OIC 312/99 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College with the exception of s. 9(2), 72 and 85. |
August 17, 1995
OIC 1032/95 |
Official copies of the Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapists Regulation may be obtained by contacting Crown Publications at:
Crown Publications Inc.
106 Ontario Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1M9
Phone: (250) 386-4636
Toll Free: 1-877-747-4636
Fax: (250) 386-0221
crown@crownpub.bc.ca
http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
Copies of approved Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders may be obtained by contacting the Order in Council Office at:
PO Box 9226 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J1
Phone: (250) 387-4376
Fax: (250) 387-4349
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