Canadian Massage Therapy Education Conference

Advancing Massage Therapy Education in Canada.

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Audience gathered for conference.

Innovating Pedagogy. Empowering Educators. Transforming Educational Practice.

The Canadian Massage Therapy Education Conference will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from October 16–18, 2026. This premier event is designed specifically Entry-to-Practice Massage Therapy program instructors, and Registered Massage Therapy education leaders across Canada.

The conference aims to foster scholarly dialogue and share evidence-based best practices to advance the landscape of massage therapy education. Attendees will engage in collaborative workshops, expert panel discussions, and professional networking opportunities.

Core Presentation & Workshop Themes

  • Applied Pedagogy & Andragogy: Advanced teaching methodologies for adult learners.
  • Neurodiversity in Adult Learning: Creating inclusive environments for diverse cognitive needs.
  • Indigenization & Decolonization: Integrating Indigenous perspectives and frameworks into curricula.
  • AI Integration: Leveraging artificial intelligence tools in massage therapy training.
  • Trauma-Informed Education: Implementing safety-first instructional strategies.
  • Authentic Assessment: Designing meaningful, real-world evaluation metrics.
  • Embodied Education: Connecting somatic awareness with academic learning.
  • Ethical Frameworks: Structuring robust ethical decision-making in educational settings.

Thank you to our Wonderful Sponsors

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JANE
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camosun
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cmtca
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RMTBC