This policy statement has been created for Massage Therapists and for Massage Therapy corporations to clarify what may not be considered Massage Therapy.
Scope Statement
Section 3. of the Massage Therapy Act, 1991 states:
“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 tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.”
Policy
If the primary intent, focus, and practical use of a modality is outside the definition of Massage Therapy’s scope of practice, the modality is considered not in the scope of practice.
The attached list is a schedule of modalities that the College considers to be outside the scope of practice for the profession. This list should not be interpreted as a complete list of activities outside the scope of the profession. It is a list of those activities about which the College feels the membership requires specific clarification at this time.
Adopted: September 22, 2003.