Mary Houle
Registered Massage Therapist
B.SC. Kinesiology
Mary is currently on Maternity leave until September 2023.
I am an active member with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia, practicing massage therapy since 2013. After traveling and working in different countries and provinces including Ontario, England and New Zealand, I am eager to build up my Massage therapy practice here in Nelson and understand the benefit Massage therapy and Chiropractic treatments have when complimenting one another. My training and schooling has always been health oriented and people focused. I completed a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Windsor before attending and graduating from Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto. I've had many clients with various conditions including chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, tendonitis and sciatic pain. Sports massage, trigger point work, myofascial and joint mobilization all fall within my scope of practice and are integrated regularly into my treatments. I hope to pursue further education in stretching modalities and rehabilitation training.
COVID 19 Requirements:
Massage Therapy Return to Work Plan
PRE-SCREENING – PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR MASSAGE THERARPY APPOINTMENT
Discussion Topics
Pre screening of patients is required one day before massage appointments and the day of
Registered Massage Therapist
B.SC. Kinesiology
Mary is currently on Maternity leave until September 2023.
I am an active member with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia, practicing massage therapy since 2013. After traveling and working in different countries and provinces including Ontario, England and New Zealand, I am eager to build up my Massage therapy practice here in Nelson and understand the benefit Massage therapy and Chiropractic treatments have when complimenting one another. My training and schooling has always been health oriented and people focused. I completed a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Windsor before attending and graduating from Sutherland Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto. I've had many clients with various conditions including chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, tendonitis and sciatic pain. Sports massage, trigger point work, myofascial and joint mobilization all fall within my scope of practice and are integrated regularly into my treatments. I hope to pursue further education in stretching modalities and rehabilitation training.
COVID 19 Requirements:
Massage Therapy Return to Work Plan
- Only healthy people will be permitted in the Back in Motion practice environment (this includes practitioners, patients and clinic staff)
- RMT and clinic staff will use the BC COVID-19 self-assessment tool daily, and stay home/cancel appointments if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- A pre-screening process for Massage Therapy will be implemented to protect patients, therapists and staff. This information is provided here as well as on our website.
- Mask use: The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia does not mandate or require use of PPE including mask use in the treatment room
- The RMT may decide whether to wear a mask or to require mask use by a patient in the treatment room
- Masks are available for patient use if requested and for RMT’s use if requested by patient.
- Back in Motion are supplying cloth masks free of charge or disposable surgical style masks for $1
- Alternatively the patient may bring their own clean cloth mask
- All disposable masks are discarded following use and proper donning and doffing of mask protocols will be followed
- Physical distancing must be implemented outside the treatment room (2 metres / 6’ wherever possible)
- Hand hygiene
- Washing of hands or use of sanitation station at clinic is required upon entry and prior to departure. Visibly dirty hands must be washed with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
- RMT will wash hands when required with soap and water for minimum of 20 seconds.
- Cleaning protocols
- Between each treatment all linens will be removed and all high- touch surfaces in between patients will be disinfected. Scheduled thorough cleaning of the treatment room will be posted. Shared clinic spaces will also be cleaned and disinfected several times a day
- Smaller caseloads as well as staggered appointment times will be implemented to reduce traffic flow
- Back in Motion is involved in clear communication to patients and their colleagues to provide a transparent safe practice environment
- These return to work protocols may adapt as needs emerge and new information is available to minimize risk to all
PRE-SCREENING – PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR MASSAGE THERARPY APPOINTMENT
Discussion Topics
- Disposable masks are available for patient use if requested and for RMT’s use if requested by patient. Alternatively the patient may bring their own clean cloth mask
- Informed consent is required at each appointment. The patient must understand that while the clinic has taken measures to minimize risk of COVID-19 viral transmission, the nature of massage therapy means that physical distancing is not possible in the treatment room. Booking an appointment the patient is giving consent that the potential benefits of a treatment outweigh the risks.
- Patients at greater risk: additional precautions can be explored, discussions of alternatives forms of care and the possibility of postponing treatment
- Thorough and honest pre-screening for symptoms of COVID-19 must be completed, including information about recent travel.
- Patients must confirm they have not travelled outside British Columbia in the previous 14 days.
- RMT and clinic staff will use the BC COVID-19 self-assessment tool daily, and stay home/cancel appointments if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- If a client must cancel an appointment for reasons related to COVID-19 the cancellation policy will not be enforced
Pre screening of patients is required one day before massage appointments and the day of
- Day before Screening:
- Completion of the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
- Patient must stay home if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19
- If patients are experiencing these symptoms and have not been tested for COVID-19, It is recommend that they do so; start by calling 8-1-1.
- Day of Screening
- Completion of BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
- Patient will give written informed consent for treatment
- Any necessary adjustments for the patient are made
