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Massage Therapy Research & Publications

Continuing Education - Online Options

Continuing Education - Courses & Course Providers

Manitoba Legislation

Business Links for Massage Therapists

Insurance

Massage Therapy Associations - Canada

Massage Therapy Regulatory Colleges - Canada

Massage Therapy Associations - International

Massage Therapy Schools

MASSAGE THERAPY RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS:

Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) - Free Education Toolbar
download this free toolbar from MTF - includes image libraries, app links, research tools, search engines, resources for MT teachers & students, and more!
http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/education/student-and-faculty-resources/education-toolbar

International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal
http://www.ijtmb.org

International Journal of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

open-access peer-reviewed journal

https://ijptr.com/index.php/ijptr/index

Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

peer-reviewed journal

http://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/

Massage Therapy Canada

professional journal & online resources
http://www.massagetherapycanada.com

Massage & Bodywork

online professional journal (American)
http://massagebodywork.idigitaledition.com

Massage Therapy Journal

online professional journal archives (American)
http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/3/mtj/archive.html

BioMed Central - Peer-reviewed Journals

Large number of open access journals - research articles available free of charge

http://www.biomedcentral.com/browse/journals

http://www.facebook.com/BioMedCentral?v=app_6009294086

Cochrane Collaboration

online publications on evidence-based health care, systematic reviews of health care research

http://www.cochrane.org/

PubMed

database of peer-reviewed journal articles

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

PubMed - online tutorials for using PubMed

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmed.html

Massage Therapy Foundation
http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org

Massage Therapy Foundation - Practitioner & Student Case Report Contests

http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/education/case-report-contests/

Massage Therapy Foundation - Practitioner Case Report Contest Winners (Abstracts)

http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/grants-contests/case-report-contests/practitioner-winners/

NCCAM - National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine http://www.nccam.nih.gov

IN-CAM - Canadian Interdisciplinary CAM Research Network

http://www.incamresearch.ca

Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada
http://www.holistichealthresearch.ca

Touch Research Institute
http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/

PedCAM

Pediatric Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research & Education Network

http://www.pedcam.ca

Massage Net - online research network

Practice-based research network for massage therapy and bodywork.
http://www.massagenet.org

Massage Today
http://www.massagetoday.com

Massage Today - Research Articles

http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/columnist_other_articles.php?id=3531

PEDro - Physiotherapy Evidence Database

http://www.pedro.org.au/

Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

Canadian Health Resource Centre - Muscle Pain Relief
http://www.musclepainrelief.ca/index.html

Mayo Clinic - Information & Resources
http://www.mayoclinic.com

Get Body Smart
Online interactive A&P textbook
http://www.getbodysmart.com

RMTstudents.com
Online study resource centre for RMT students
http://www.rmtstudents.com/studyguide/

Massage Therapy Foundation - Education Toolbar

Free toolbar for massage therapy educators, students & practitioners

http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/education/student-and-faculty-resources/education-toolbar/

Massage Therapy Radio
http://www.massagetherapyradio.com/

CONTINUING EDUCATION - ONLINE OPTIONS:

Online courses: Touch U
Online courses for massage therapists - discounts for MTAM members (see "bulletins" in the member login section for details).

http://www.MassageTherapyPractice.com

Online webinars: Ben Benjamin Institute
Online webinars & webinar series for massage therapists. http://www.benbenjamin.com/webinars.php

Online: World Massage Conference
Online presentations (1-1.5 hrs each) for massage therapists. New conference program twice per year.
http://worldmassageconference.com

Online courses: Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy (Halifax) Online courses for massage therapists - Anatomy & Physiology, Regional Anatomy, Neurology, Pathology & Ethics.
http://mtwpam.com/ceu_ccmh.pdf

Online courses: Save Your Hands
Injury Prevention & Ergonomic Solutions for Manual Therapists; Ethics & Mental Health;

http://www.saveyourhands.com/continuing-education-ceu-courses

Online courses: CEPD
Online courses for massage therapists - myology & physiology. Aproved for primary credits.
http://www.cepd.ca

Online course: Basics of Research Literacy
Massage Therapy Foundation course, approved for 6 primary credits.
http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/education/research-literacy-courses/basics-of-research-literacy/

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES & COURSE PROVIDERS:

Functional Anatomy Seminars
Functional Anatomic Palpation & Functional Range Release
http://www.functionalanatomyseminars.com/

Anatomy Trains

KMI Kinesis Myofascial Integration certification & Anatomy Trains for the Manual Therapist

http://www.anatomytrains.com/

Barnes' Myofascial Release Seminars
http://www.myofascialrelease.com/fascia_massage/public/default.asp

Jenings Myofascial Release Seminars
http://www.jenings.com/

Active Release Therapy
A.R.T. certification courses

http://www.activerelease.com/

Soft Tissue Release Training Workshops

www.softtissuerelease.ca

L.A.S.T. - Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique

www.lastsite.ca

Kinesiotaping seminars & certification

www.kinesiotape.ca

Dr. Vodder School

Manual Lymphatic Drainage training & MLD/CDT certification
http://www.vodderschool.com/health-care-professional

Chikly Health Institute

Lymph Drainage Therapy courses & Lymphedema/CDP Certification

http://www.chiklyinstitute.org/

Upledger Institute

CranioSacral Therapy and Somato-Emotional Release Therapy workshops
http://www.upledger.com/

Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation & Neural Manipulation workshops

http://www.barralinstitute.com/

D'Ambrogio Institute

Muscle Energy Technique, Positional Release Therapy, and Total Body Balancing workshops

www.dambrogioinstitute.com/

Stretching Canada

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) seminars & certification

http://stretchingcanada.com/teaching/certification

Stretch For Life Seminars

Active Isolated Stretching - The Mattes method

www.stretch-for-life.com

Gaia Adventures

Basic & Advanced Body Ball workshops

www.gaiaadventures.com

Meditech International - Bioflex Laser Therapy Training
Laser Therapy certification & courses approved for primary credits
http://www.bioflexlaser.com

College of Acupuncture & Therapeutics

Acupuncture certification & a variety of other workshops for RMTs

http://www.collegeofacupuncture.com/

McMaster University - Acupuncture Training

Contemporary Acupuncture for Health Professionals
http://www.AcupunctureCourses@McMaster.ca

Wellington College - Continuing Education Workshops

http://www.wellingtoncollege.com/continuing/workshops.html

Massage Therapy College of Manitoba - Continuing Education

http://www.massagetherapycollege.com/continuing_education.html

Home Study: Human Gross Anatomy (7-Module CD-ROM Series)

7 modules approved for 23 primary credits.
http://www.sdtt.com/dr-frank-netter.html

Home Study: Schweitzer Deep Tissue Therapy (4-part DVD program)
Approved for 8 primary credits.
http://www.sdtt.com

MANITOBA LEGISLATION:

PHIA - Personal Health Information Act (Manitoba)
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/phia/index.html

A Brief Summary of PHIA for Health Professionals
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/phia/hp.html

PHIA Guide Booklet (for Patients)

http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/phia/docs/phia_guide.pdf

RHPA - Regulated Health Professions Act (Manitoba)
http://web2.gov.mb.ca/bills/39-3/b018e.php

Manitoba Government H1N1 information
http://www.gov.mb.ca/flu/index.html

BUSINESS LINKS FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS:

Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre

www.canadabusiness.mb.ca

Women's Enterprise Centre

www.wecm.ca

SOCAN - Application for a license to play background music in your practice

[Visit www.socan.ca for more information]

http://www.socan.ca/pdf/pub/TOR-Tariff15AEnglish11.pdf

Employee or Self-Employed?
Guidelines from CRA to determine if someone is an employee or self-employed. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4110/README.html

EI Benefits for Self-Employed
Information about registering for EI benefits if you are self-employed http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/sew/index.shtml

Canada Revenue Agency
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca

CRA Business & Professional Income Guide
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4002/README.html

CRA Guide for Canadian Small Businesses
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4070/README.html

CRA - Business Number Registration
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/bn-ne/wrks-eng.html

CRA - Application for GST account
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/bn-ne/wrks-eng.html

Registering a Business Name in Manitoba
Information from the Companies Office
http://companiesoffice.gov.mb.ca/

BodyWorkBiz
http://bodyworkbiz.com

INSURANCE:

Manitoba Blue Cross

http://www.mb.bluecross.ca

Greenshield Canada

http://greenshieldcanada.ca

Great West Life

http://www.greatwestlife.com

Manulife - tips for finding a qualified massage therapist

"Massage Therapy - Be a Smart Consumer"

Veterans Affairs - Rates
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/clients/sub.cfm?source=services/poc/poc_search

Canadian Health Care Anti-Fraud Association
http://www.chcaa.org

Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)

http://www.clhia.ca

CLHIA - Best Practices in Receipt Writing

Best Practices in Receipt Writing

MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATIONS - CANADA:

MTABC - Massage Therapists' Association of British Columbia
http://www.massagetherapy.bc.ca

MTAA - Massage Therapist Association of Alberta
http://www.mtaalberta.com

MTAS - Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan
http://www.saskmassagetherapy.com

RMTAO - Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario
http://www.rmtao.com

PMAQ - Professional Massage Therapists Association of Quebec http://www.amtmc-ampq.qc.ca/membres_en.htm

NBMA - New Brunswick Massotherapy Association
http://www.nbma-amnb.ca/english/index.php

MTANS - Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia
http://www.mtans.com

PEIMTA - Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association
http://www.peimta.com

NLMTA - Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists Association

http://www.nlmta.ca

NWTMTA - North West Territories, Yukon & Nunavut

http://www.nwtmta.org

CSMTA - Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association
http://www.csmta.ca/index.html

MASSAGE THERAPY REGULATORY COLLEGES - CANADA:

CMTBC - College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia http://www.cmtbc.bc.ca

CMTO - College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
http://www.cmto.com

CMTNL - College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador
http://www.cmtnl.ca

MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS - INTERNATIONAL:

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association
http://www.amtamassage.org

ABMP - Associated Bodywork & Massage Progessionals (USA)

http://www.abmp.com

NCBTMB - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (USA)

http://www.ncbtmb.org

GCMT - General Council for Massage Therapies (UK)

http://www.gcmt.org.uk

LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs & Manipulative Therapists (UK)

http://www.lcsp.uk.com

AAMT - Australian Association of Massage Therapists
http://www.aamt.com.au

AMT - Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (Australia)
http://www.amt.org.au

MNZ - Massage New Zealand
http://massagenewzealand.org.nz

MTASA - Massage Therapy Association of South Africa

http://www.mtasa.co.za/index.html

MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOLS:

Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy (Winnipeg)
http://www.wellingtoncollege.com

Massage Therapy College of Manitoba (Winnipeg)
http://www.massagetherapycollege.com

Massage Therapy Schools in Ontario

http://www.cmto.com/school/school1.htm

CCMTS - Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools
http://www.ccmts.ca