COVID-19: No registered massage therapists until at least June, says college - Vancouver Sun

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Registered massage therapist Jeanie Bezdan is concerned with the health of her patients, particularly those who suffer migraines.

Bezdan is managing partner at Royal City Health and Manual Therapy in New Westminster that employs eight RMTs and six physiotherapists.

She said that while physiotherapists can provide some online support to clients, massage therapists can’t.

So, her business is now preparing for a gradual reopening when the time comes.

“We don’t want to be left behind,” Bezdan said. “There must be a discussion of a plan that would allow therapists to return to treating their clients in a safe manner.”

Bezdan has created a plan for her office, including “considerations for the safety of our front staff, our therapists, and clients.”

“This includes strict limits on the numbers of therapists working at one time, staggering appointments so patients do not come into close contact with each other, and thoroughly sanitizing the treatment areas between appointments.”

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