The Massage and Treatment Clinic
1. What does R.M.T. Stand for?
A Registered Massage Therapist is someone who is in good standing with the College of Massage
Therapists of Ontario and must follow the Regulated Health Professions Act. To become an RMT one must follow a minimum of 2200
hours of training plus at least 150 clinical hours. An RMT must study and pass a written and oral provincial board exam testing
them in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Kinesiology, Assessment skills, Remedial exercise and Ethics.
2.
Does OHIP cover Massage Therapy Treatments?
No, massage is only covered through extended health care plans, check with your employer
or insurance company to see your coverage. (you may need a doctors prescription to be fully covered)
3. What do I wear?
You
can wear as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, you will be covered by a sheet at all times except for the areas being
treated.
4. What is the difference between someone whos "licensed", "Certified" or "Registered"?
"Licensed"or "Certified" is not
the same as "Registered" they do not possess liability insurance, are not regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
or the Regulated Health Professions Act and therefor generally will not be covered under your extended health care insurance.
5.
What areas are typically worked on in a full body massage?
Full Body includes treatment on the back, neck, legs (front and back), feet,
arms, hands, shoulders, face and scalp. Abdominal massage can also be included.
6. How often is recommended to go for Massage
Therapy?
For Stress relief and maintenance once every 4-6 weeks is best. The amount of treatments can depend on the individual
and their condition. Ultimatly the decision is yours.
7. Can my children receive Massage Therapy?
Absolutly, Massage is
safe at all ages from infant to senior and is often highly recommended , though depending on the age a shorter treatment sometimes
is more appropriate.
8. I'd like to learn how to massage my infant/child how would I go about this?
Amanda Smith RMT is the
instructor and she will be having group classes in 2009 to be announced. Otherwise private home visits are available for a fee
of $150 they take a minimum of an hour and a half and she encourages all family members to participate. This service would be
covered under your extended health insurance as she will issue a receipt with her registration number in either the childs name or
the parents taking the instruction to submit.
9. Why does the infant massage fee seem higher then other instructors?
As
an RMT we carry 3 million dollar liability insurance as well are regulated by a college body (www.cmto.com) you can also claim our
fees under insurance as we are health care professionals. Other individuals who teach may not have a health care background or
qualifications to perform any direct hands-on-work with infants or children ie. in a treatment capacity nor should they imply qualifications
unless they are a Registered Massage Therapist, there are no regulations regarding professional qualifications required to give instruction.
The at-home visit is not timed so it is a flat fee, and can be demonstrated to both parents at a time thats appropriate for you
and your baby, you are also given referance material (handout/booklet) For these reasons you would be hiring a professional and
therefor paying the cost of professional fees.
10. What type of oil will be used?
We all use different types which are all hypoallergetic,
if you have extreme sensitivity we can use our all natural oil (also sold within the clinic) it contains no mineral oil, moisturizes,
no scent, ingredients are: Grape seed oil, apricot oil, seseme seed oil, shea butter, vitamin E, coconut oil and modified palm oil
11. Do I need to tip my Therapist?
Not at all, we consider ourselves Health Care professionals and as much as you wouldn't tip your
Physio or Doctor we feel we are in the same category. Save your money for your next treatment and all we ask is you maintain
your monthly treatments for your own sake.