12/10/2020
It pains me that Alberta sees massage to be in the same category as non-health related services such as nails and hair..
Chiropractic, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are all allowed to continue treating but for some reason massage isn’t also seen as an equal form of health related treatment. I know some people just go to massage to “relax” however in these times “just relaxing” may be exactly what someone needs for their mental state. Not only that, but working in the field of massage I know that the majority of people use massage as a health service to treat/prevent injuries. RMT’s have followed all extensive protocols and I don’t see why we wouldn’t be allowed to treat when physiotherapy and acupuncture is.
I hope the government will see this petition and reconsider.
2014 signatures are needed! Allow Massage Therapists to Work Under a Regulated Health Profession