Updated as of September 2023
The governing body for RMTs (the CMTBC) has provided thorough guidelines for continuing Massage Therapy, and they are being updated as the situation evolves. The clinic team and I are following all the CMTBC and PHO protocols, as well as taking additional steps to ensure we are all as safe as possible. I will be self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors daily before coming to work. New changes to the clinic are summarized below. Please understand that these policies are constantly evolving, and we are taking every measure we can to minimize risks and provide the best quality of care for all patients.
Administrative changes​
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Everyone coming to the clinic is asked to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and risks, including staff​
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We ask that you wait outside until a few minutes before your appointment time before entering the clinic. If you are an initial patient, please ensure to fill out intake forms online which would have been emailed to you.​​
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Sanitizer and washrooms are available to clean your hands and we encourage their use upon arrival and departure.
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Cleaning protocols continue to be rigorous for all spaces.
​Changes for patients​
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Self-screening: All patients are encouraged to pre-screen before coming to the clinic. We ask that you stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 to protect other patients and staff.
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Masks recommended: We encourage appropriate masking depending on an individual's risk, but they are optional.
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Please tell us if you feel uncomfortable at any time while at the clinic so we can adjust. We are all working together to reduce transmission and provide a safe environment for treatment.
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Reduced capacity: We ask that patients come to the clinic alone unless you require a companion for treatment.​​
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See the new procedures we are following from the CMTBC here.
See procedure recommendations from the RMTBC here.