01/09/2021
Hey everyone! I'm back doing massages yet again, I just wanted to clarify something as I've had this question asked several times.
"Is it only my doctor that can refer me for massage?"
The answer is no.
"Is it only Chiropractic and Doctors notes that are accepted?"
The answer is no
All clients must have either a written prescription from a Medical Doctor, or a written referral from a regulated health professional
This means any of the regulate health care professionals can refer you for a massage these practitioners are:
Regulated health professions, their colleges and regulation
Acupuncturists β College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta / Regulation
Audiologists β Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists / Regulation
Chiropractors β Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors / Regulation
Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists β Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists / Regulation
Dental Assistants β College of Alberta Dental Assistants / Regulation
Dental Hygienists β College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta / Regulation
Dental Technologists β College of Dental Technologists of Alberta / Regulation
Dentists β Alberta Dental Association and College / Regulation
Denturists β College of Alberta Denturists / Regulation
Dietitians β College of Dietitians of Alberta / Regulation
Hearing Aid Practitioners β College of Hearing Aid Practitioners of Alberta / Regulation
Licensed Practical Nurses β College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta / Regulation
Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists β Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists / Regulation
Medical Laboratory Technologists β College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta / Regulation
Midwives β College of Midwives of Alberta / Regulation
Naturopaths β College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta / Regulation
Occupational Therapists β Alberta College of Occupational Therapists / Regulation
Opticians β College of Opticians of Alberta / Regulation
Optometrists β Alberta College of Optometrists / Regulation
Paramedics β Alberta College of Paramedics / Regulation
Pharmacists β Alberta College of Pharmacy / Regulation
Pharmacy Technicians β Alberta College of Pharmacy / Regulation
Physiotherapists β Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association / Regulation
Physicians, Surgeons and Osteopaths β College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta / Regulation
Podiatrists β College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta / Regulation
Psychiatric Nurses β College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta / Regulation
Psychologists β College of Alberta Psychologists / Regulation
Registered Nurses β College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta / Regulation
Respiratory Therapists β College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta / Regulation
Social Workers β Alberta College of Social Workers / Regulation
Speech-Language Pathologists β Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists / Regulation