Massage Therapy
Scope of Practice
The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft
tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention
of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints
by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment
physical function, or relieve pain. (Massage Therapy Act, 1991)
- A registered Massage Therapist is a regulated health professional.
- Registered Massage therapists have completed 2200 hours of training
from a recognized massage therapy school.
- Registered Massage therapists participate in a Quality Assurance
Program that assists them in the maintenance of high
professional standards and quality care of their clients.
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Benefits of
Massage Therapy or take a look at the
Massage
Therapy Definitions. |
