Association Introduction & Background. You re in Safe Hands

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1 Association Introduction & Background

2 Are you a Massage Therapist or Holistic Practitioner in one of our supported modalities? Are you looking for a professional association in which you are part of a holistic community; an association in which you are encouraged to practice in a holistic environment?

3 Who are we? We are a new professional association supporting and promoting natural, alternative and complementary health care in Nova Scotia. We have societal recognition with the Nova Scotia Government RMT have recognition with health care companies We have access to affordable malpractice insurance We provide thorough administrative support

4 Membership Types Massage Therapy Holistic Practitioner Student Membership

5 Inclusive Heath Care is a Core Belief Massage Therapy Holistic Modalities

6 Continuing Education is a Core Belief Online access to continuing education courses Free access to some CEUs to members Updating of industry research

7 Inclusivity is a Core Belief Multiple modalities supported Encourage member dialogue Mentoring and member support

8 Industry Events During industry events, we have the opportunity to meet prospective members, talk with the public, network with other health professions and meet students about to enter training or are part way through their program.

9 Membership Benefits Progressive continuing education program Networking opportunities with other professions Inclusive framework of therapist support Quarterly newsletter; online member message board

10 Our Objectives Facilitating an interactive & communicative link between complementary health care & medical communities Providing a supportive framework for complementary health care professions Educating the public & health care communities about the benefits of each modality

11 RMT A Graduate of a minimum 2200-hour program in Massage Therapy, encompassing the minimum Standard of Education as established by the Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance, from a University / College / School regulated or licensed by the respective educational authority of the Province / Territory of the institution Or: Has completed the Bridging Program through a recognized school to ensure the applicants qualifications are substantially equivalent to the aforementioned 2200-hour minimum standard

12 Holistic Practitioner Certified by an accredited Teacher/ School/ Program for the supported modality Practicing in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or New Brunswick Able to qualify for Liability/Malpractice Insurance under their modality. Holistic Practitioners are independent of Massage Therapy and should not be considered to include Massage Therapy in their scope of practice.

13 Supported Modalities Holistic Nutritional Counseling Massage Therapy Polarity Therapy Quantum-Touch Reflexology Reiki Rolfing/Structural Integration Trager Alexander Technique Aromatherapy Bowen Technique CranioSacral Therapy Feldenkrais German Auricular Medicine Healing Touch Hellerwork

14 Annual General Meeting We hold our annual meeting for all our members once a year. This is a time when we: Elect Board members Discuss events within our industry Network with each other Hear feedback from our members Discuss what paths we d like to explore in the future

15 Code of Ethics Be committed to providing the highest quality care to those seeking their professional service. Give treatment only in those modalities where they are qualified and which honestly represents their training, education, certification and other qualifications. Continuously strive for professional improvement and advancement by continued education and training. Actively support their profession through local organizations, volunteer work or public education. Abide by federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations, as they pertain to their profession, and rules and bylaws of any health care organization or facility to which they belong. Respect the confidentially of each of their clients. Not give out information concerning a client unless written consent is obtained from the client. Obtain adequate and appropriate medical information concerning a client prior to treatment. Conduct their business and professional activities with honesty, integrity and recognized ethics of their profession. Not conduct themselves in a manner which would be inappropriate or harmful to the client, or jeopardize the professional ethics and conduct of their chosen profession. (e.g. not engaging in any sexual conduct involving their clients, silence instead of verbal support, etc.,) Not unjustly discriminate against clients or colleagues. Not offer to guarantee a cure or misrepresent the therapeutic value of any health care therapy. Refer a client to another qualified member of the health care profession when a condition requires further treatment or examination. Keep records of their clients and shall not falsify any part of a client s record, or sign or issue a report or document containing false or misleading statements.

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