{"id":4644,"date":"2017-07-31T14:53:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T18:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/devenir-membre\/pourquoi-choisir-la-fqm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:35:41","slug":"why-choose-the-fqm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-member\/why-choose-the-fqm\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose the FQM ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4-730x274.png 730w, https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Landing-page-acquisition-800-\u00d7-400-px-1024-x-384-px-4-275x103.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>THE LEADING ASSOCIATION OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Of all the massage therapy associations in Qu\u00e9bec, the FQM is the only one that:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoys strong recognition from all insurance companies.<\/li>\n<li>Is built like a professional order and advocates in favour of establishing one in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/li>\n<li>Has developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/3-profils-de-formation_rev5_2023_AN_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>massage therapy model specific to Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/a><strong><u>.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Has established a school accreditation system, creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/accredited-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>network of accredited schools<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0across Qu\u00e9bec.<\/li>\n<li>Gives members the right to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-member\/become-a-massotherapeute-agree-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the title of \u201ccertified massage therapist\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Built like a professional order and actively working for there to be one in Quebec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Further benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% discount on professional insurance<\/li>\n<li>High rate of placement with employers: multidisciplinary clinics, spas, residential and long-term care centres (CHSLD), etc.<\/li>\n<li>Client files, health questionnaires and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/members\/insurance-receipts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> insurance receipt<u>s <\/u>provided *<strong>free of charge*<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/members\/electronic-receipts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> electronic and paper format<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Multi-resource member portal<\/li>\n<li>Rigorous articles popularized and made available free of charge in the magazine <em>Le Massager<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Discount on training courses offered at the Institut de formation en massoth\u00e9rapie du Qu\u00e9bec (IFMQ), and training capsules available free of charge on the member portal<\/li>\n<li>Strong Facebook community, notably via the Ma FQM Facebook group, where members always find support and mutual assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resources offered free of charge to help you develop your business. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/members\/info-massage-window\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info-Massage Window<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/members\/marketing-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information on marketing and business management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/search-masso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Web profile<\/a> personalized for clients\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE FQM ALSO HAS A FOUNDATION\u00a0AND A TRAINING INSTITUTE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fondation de la massoth\u00e9rapie, a continuing commitment to the promotion of wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Created in 2010, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondationfm.com\/\"><strong>our foundation<\/strong><\/a> has offered more than <strong>40,000 massages<\/strong> adapted to seniors in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLD), people with cancer, a mental health disorder or chronic pain, victims of conjugal violence, etc. Drawing on its numerous partnerships (FQC, AQDC, Arthritis Society Canada, Montreal Heart Institute, CHSLD, hospitals, etc.), the Fondation de la massoth\u00e9rapie is a driving force behind efforts ensure the recognition of certified massage therapists, and it helps open the job market across the health sector in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The IFMQ plays a key role in the professionalization of massage therapy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifmq.ca\/\"><strong>the Institut de formation en massoth\u00e9rapie du Qu\u00e9bec (IFMQ)<\/strong><\/a> allows members to further develop their competencies through specialized training activities, offered as a complement to training provided in accredited partner schools. IFMQ earnings are remitted to the Fondation de la massoth\u00e9rapie. Visit the IFMQ website to view the upcoming training activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Entrevue avec des massoth\u00e9rapeutes agr\u00e9\u00e9s : Pour choisir la FQM ?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PlvZPpshIhw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Become a member of the FQM and earn recognition as a true health professional. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-member\/avantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to view all the benefits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-member\/testimonies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to view our <strong>testimonials.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extranet.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/connexion?destination=\/accueil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to renew your membership online.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/devenir-membre\/massotherapeutes-des-autres-associations\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to become a member of the FQM if you are a massage therapist with another association.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fqm.qc.ca\/en\/becoming-a-member\/procedures-adhesion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FQM<\/strong><\/a> if you are a <strong>graduate <\/strong>of a massage therapy school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions or for further information: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-800-363-9609<\/li>\n<li>administration@fqm.qc.ca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE LEADING ASSOCIATION OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS Of all the massage therapy associations in Qu\u00e9bec, the FQM is the only one that:\u00a0 Enjoys strong recognition from all insurance companies. Is built like a professional order and advocates in favour of establishing one in Qu\u00e9bec. 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