Intern Massage
Our soon-to-be massage therapists provide a great alternative to a standard massage session.
About Intern Massage
Back in Motion and Legacies Health Centres (our subsidiary company) have been offering an Internship Program for massage therapy students for the past few years. Our interns, soon-to-be- RMTs, are graduates from the rigorous 2200hour British Columbia Registered Massage Therapy Program.
This service is now available at the Back in Motion Health Abbotsford location. Please stay tuned for further updates! We also offer intern massage in North Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey (Nordel and Southpoint) through our subsidiary company, Legacies Health Centre.
Interns offer relaxation massage treatments while they wait to take their licensing exams to become fully registered RMTs.
The Intern massage therapy session is a great alternative and is recommended for clients who:
- have run out of their annual benefits
- have no extended health coverage
- want extra care in between their regular visits with their RMT
Clients don’t need a physician referral to book an intern session. You may call our clinic to book, or book online.
Note: intern massage sessions are not covered/eligible for extended health plans or direct billing.
Types of Massage
Interns offer:
Prenatal and postnatal massage
Deep tissue massage
Sports massage
Relaxation massage
Benefits of Intern Massage
Massage sessions may help:
- relieve pain (due to a specific condition, injury or muscle soreness)
- reduce joint pain and tenderness
- increase flexibility, mobility, function and range of motion
- promote relaxation
- decrease muscle tension and muscle spasm
- improve muscle strength, endurance and tone
- reduce insomnia, and improve sleep
- increase blood circulation, and promote healing
- rehabilitate sports injuries
- reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- manage symptoms of lymphedema
- reduce disability
- enhance quality of life and promote overall wellness
Why should you book an intern massage at Back in Motion?
Our Team treats a wide range of injuries and conditions in our health centres. Each clinic features private treatment rooms and the latest in therapy, exercise equipment and treatment techniques.
- Experienced and knowledgeable team of clinicians
- Wide range of treatment and services under the same roof
- Convenient locations
- Easy Online Booking
- Free Parking
Nicholas Seaman
Meet Nicholas Seaman
Nicholas is currently pursuing his studies to become a Registered Massage Therapist in the part-time program at VCMT. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, practicing jiu-jitsu, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Born and raised in Abbotsford, Nicholas loves living in his hometown but also has a passion for traveling, whether it’s exploring the beautiful province of BC or venturing abroad.
Your First Appointment
In your first appointment, similar to a registered massage therapy session, your intern therapist will do a comprehensive intake and ask you about your medical history related to the reason for your appointment. After better assessing you and your condition, your therapist will discuss your treatment plan and expected results.
Subsequent Appointments
Your intern therapist will continue to evaluate your condition and how you are feeling in every session. You should expect a portion of your visit to be used to review your treatment plan. At the end of the session, you will be reminded to book your follow-up appointments, when needed. You may do that with your clinician, call one of our locations, or book online.
After Your Appointment
Your intern therapist may follow up with you after your appointment if needed. If you have any questions or concerns about your appointment or your condition, call us. You are always invited to provide feedback about the services and our clinics. We take feedback seriously, and we implement comprehensive quality improvement plans to better serve you, every day.
The Student Intern Program
If you are interested to learn more about the Internship Program for soon-to-be massage therapists, visit Legacies Student Intern Program. You may apply to participate at internship@backinmotion.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not need a physician referral to book an intern massage therapy appointment.
Student/Intern Massage is not eligible for redemption from extended medical plans or direct billing. If you would like to book an appointment covered under extended health plans, visit our Registered Massage Therapy webpage.
Yes! Student interns are graduates from the rigorous 2200 hour British Columbia Registered Massage Therapy Program, and are offering relaxation massages while they wait to take their licensing exams to become fully registered RMTs.
Legacies Health Centres (a subsidiary company of Back in Motion) has been offering an Internship Program for massage therapy students for the past few years.
Our Student Intern Program is a 12-week mentored, education-based internship that allows for new graduates to work hands-on as an intern therapist while being mentored personally by a Clinical Team Leader and learning skills that would otherwise not be accessible elsewhere in the industry. If you want to learn more about the program or are interested in participating, visit the Legacies Student Intern Program webpage.
Locations That Offer Intern Massage
This service is now available at Back in Motion Health Abbotsford location. We also offer intern massage in North Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey (Nordel and Southpoint) through our subsidiary company, Legacies Health Centre.
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If your claim is approved by WSBC, your initial assessment is 100% covered with a WorkSafeBC Claim number. Once your claim has been accepted by WorkSafeBC, the full treatment cost of your appointments will be funded (within the approved time parameters). When you are ready, your physiotherapist will work with you, your employer, physician, and WorkSafeBC Case Manager to develop a safe and appropriate return to work plan. If your claim has been denied or is disallowed, the expenses will need to be covered by the Client.
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