Nelly’s Therapeutic Massage clinic

To All my Clients, Nelly’s Therapeutic Massage/Mobile Services is open now by appointment only. Stay safe and Stay Healthy.

Update on Return to Work Questions Joint Statement by the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA), the Certified Registered Mass...age Therapist Association (CRMTA), the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA), and the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association (NHPC) and supported by the Transitional Council for the College of Massage Therapists of Alberta (TC-CMTA) December 23, 2020 As per the update provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, massage therapists are able to resume immediately providing services under the following guidelines: 1. All clients must have either a written prescription from a Medical Doctor, or a written referral from a regulated health professional (https://www.alberta.ca/regulated-health-professions.aspx) a. An existing written prescription is only valid if issued within the last 12 months. b. An existing written referral is only valid if issued within the last 12 months. c. A copy of the original written prescription or written referral is acceptable. d. The written prescription or written referral must be provided prior to receiving treatment. e. A copy of the written prescription or written referral must be kept in the client’s file. 2. All previous requirements for hygiene standards, PPE, masks, and other barriers issued by the individual associations will still apply until January 4, 2021. We will release the new Infection Prevention Control Manual for Massage Therapists in Alberta document before the end of 2020, which will come into effect January 4, 2021. This exemption, which has been provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) may be terminated or modified by the CMOH in writing without notice and for any reason as determined by the CMOH. One of the main requirements in the new Infection Prevention Control Manual for Massage Therapists in Alberta document will be the mandatory use of surgical/procedural masks (ASTM Level 1 or higher) by all massage therapists. We recommend that you start sourcing these immediately in preparation for this change. Until the document comes into effect on January 4, 2021 you may continue to practice under the existing requirements for hygiene standards, PPE, masks, and other barriers issued by the individual associations and under the Guidance to Wellness Services document supplied by the Alberta Government (https://www.alberta.ca//covid-19-relaunch-guidance-wellnes) We remind all massage therapists that you have the option to return to work, and it remains the choice of the individual therapist on when they choose to return. We wish you all a healthy Happy Holidays and a safe return to work.

To all my Clients, Effective December 13,2020 Nelly’s Therapeutic Massage/Mobile services is temporarily closed due to covid restrictions until further notice. Stay safe and Stay Healthy.

Today, Alberta is moving ahead with stronger public health measures. Like nearly everywhere else in the western world, we are experiencing a surge in hospitaliz...ations and ICU admissions. The simple reality is, if we don't stop this surge, our system will be overwhelmed. These are not decisions taken lightly especially at this time of year. Not only will these restrictions mean financial hardship for many Albertans , they will keep us apart during the Christmas holidays a cherished time usually set aside for getting together with family and loved ones. But we must take stronger action to prevent this surge, protect our health care system, and save lives. Effective immediately, all indoor and outdoor social gatherings of any size are prohibited. This will be enforced with strong fines, starting at $1,000. Social gatherings are one of the top sources of spread. We simply must crack down. Also effectively immediately, masking will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces across the province. Renters and farm operations will be exempt. Effective Dec. 13, in-person attendance at churches, mosques, synagogues, and other places of worship will be limited to 15% capacity. We strongly encourage faith leaders to have online and drive-in services, where possible. Effective Dec. 13, retail services will be reduced to 15% capacity. This includes retail stores, grocery stores, and shopping malls. As of Dec. 13, in-person dining at restaurants, bars, and pubs will be closed. Curbside pickup, delivery, and take-out is permitted. Other establishments will be closed - casinos, bingo halls, libraries, museums, galleries, theatres, pools, gyms, skating rinks, hair salons. We know many small businesses will be severely affected by these measures. That's why we're tripling our small business grant program to $15,000 for those affected by COVID-19 health measures and reducing the income loss threshold from 40% to 30%. Alberta's government will be there for our small businesses to help get them through this pandemic. Effective Dec. 13, all employees who can work from home will be required to do so. Employees whose physical presence is required for operational effectiveness of a business are not affected by this requirement. There is no change for Alberta schools - K-6 students remain in class until the Christmas break, and Grades 7-12 will continue with online learning from home. In-person classes will resume on January 11, 2021. I did not get into politics and public service to make these kinds of decisions. But they are absolutely needed to protect lives directly from COVID-19, and for thousands more, the healthcare services they need to survive. I thank all Albertans for what they've done, and will continue to do, to help us stop the spread, and protect lives. For the full details on new measures announced: https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm More details on our expanded supports for small businesses: https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm