Membership Criteria | The Réseau

General membership criteria

To become a regular member, the therapist must:

Photocopy of proof of identity (example: driver’s license, health insurance card, and/or passport)
Be 18 years of age or older ;
Provide copies of all transcripts, diplomas and certificates;
Comply with the Code of Ethics and general regulations.

The therapist must also have obtained massage therapy training in one of our recognized academic institutions where the following four key aspects were taught:

1. A basic recognized massage technique

Includes complete body manoeuvres joined with a massage technique.

2. Human body anatomy

General knowledge of human body anatomy and physiology;
Functional knowledge of pathologies.

3. The client approach

Interviewing and communication techniques;
Attitude to adopt with clients;
Sexuality and intimacy in the professional practice.

4. Ethics and Conduct

Study of the Code of Ethics, professional ethics and professional supervision

Membership criteria by discipline

Each discipline recognized by the Réseau has specific requirements. The type of knowledge and the number of hours required are specific to each.

Massage therapist (level I)

Massage technique
Practical examination & internship
The human body
Client-approach
Ethics and Conduct

Specialized massage therapist (level II)

Prerequisite: Level I massage

The human body
2^nd massage technique
Internship
Evaluation and therapeutic follow-up
Continuing education techniques
Business Management

Kinesitherapist

Prerequisite: Level I massage

Kinesitherapy techniques
Internship
Inflammatory pathologies
Continuing education techniques

Orthotherapist

Prerequisite: Level I massage and kinesitherapist

Mobilizations
Internship
Specific techniques
Improvement of posture

Naturotherapy (400 hours)

Prerequisite: Level I massage

Continuing education techniques (200 hours)
Naturotherapy techniques (200 hours)

To become a regular member, you have to fulfil the online membership application or download the printable version and send it back to the Réseau by mail or fax.

If your profile does not correspond perfectly to our membership criteria, you could use the Professional Skills Assessment Program (PSAP) to obtain professional recognition from the largest association of massage therapists in Quebec.

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