Doris Jelacic

02/02/2026

Self-care recommendations are part of treatment planning!

In addition to hands-on treatment, your RMT can recommend a remedial exercise routine to help you reduce your pain and get back to doing what you love.

01/31/2026

Hopefully 🤞 it will happen! Removing the gst would make treatments at least a bit more affordable!

A government response was recently received to the petition presented to parliament in November 2025 that requested HST/GST exemption for massage therapy in Canada.

The federal Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, indicated that the government understands that massage therapy is regulated in five provinces, and reiterated that HST/GST exemption is not automatic, and requires a formal application to the Minister of Finance.

Champagne confirmed that a formal request for exemption has been received and is currently being reviewed by the Ministry of Finance.

Review Minister Champagne's response: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=451-00271

We will be using this encouraging response to support our request for a follow-up meeting with Remi Gagnon, Policy Advisor for the Ministry of Finance. We met with him this summer and spoke about how HST exemption would improve healthcare access and ensure that massage therapy is aligned with other regulated health professions regulated in five provinces.

We look forward to providing further updates as this issue progresses.

01/31/2026

Simple but great rotator cuff exercise- these muscles are individually so small you don’t need much weight to strengthen- resistance bands are great! Just watch your form so you make sure you’re rotating in and out at the shoulder!

01/18/2026

Hey my Toronto peeps! I’m back this week and have a spot open Tuesday afternoon at 230 or 245pm - lmk if you’d like some massage love 💕 up to 75 min available if you choose 230.

01/09/2026

April retreat site visit was super exciting yesterday! It was warm and sunny in January 🤩. We take it as a great sign of amazing things to come for our first Wellness Retreat😍
Save the dates April 10-12 - more details and registration info to follow very soon or reach out to be added to the mailing list!👀

12/26/2025

Not just a kitty, my familiar I guess ;)

12/25/2025

A great way to master squat form before you get to lifting heavy - form first to avoid injury 💖

12/25/2025

Hustle time, DJ Wellness is moving into Shear Amazement & Luminous Spa at Ira Needles Blvd & University Ave W January 2026!🥳🤩💖

12/24/2025

Happy whatever you celebrate, I hope you get some down time to relax and find some joy 💖

12/20/2025

Winter Solstice is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere- so many powerful and spectacular celestial events happening right about now - stand in your power and do the spiritual work to reap the rewards faster💖
I’ve been busy working on some cool offerings I hope you will enjoy to help you do that spiritual work, so if any of it resonates please lmk!
The info below is just a little something to chew on (not affiliated or endorsed by me in any way, just information)

12/12/2025

Hopefully good news soon! See shared post 👇for a link to sign the petition to remove HST from RMT services!

This week, a Private Member's Bill supporting HST exemption for Ontario RMTs was introduced, a direct result of RMTAO advocacy and member efforts this past year, notably at our October 2025 Queen's Park Day.

MPP France Gélinas, the NDP Health Critic, introduced the Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. Under this Act, the Minister of Health is mandated to take every necessary measure, including introducing legislation, to bring the tax treatment of massage therapy services provided by Ontario RMTs into alignment with the tax treatment of services provided by other practitioners.

The Bill has already passed its first reading, marking an exciting first step. While additional readings are required for it to proceed, this early success is an important step forward, thanks to our advocacy efforts.

To increase support for the Bill as it goes through the legislative process, MPP Gélinas has created a petition to support the removal of HST from massage therapy services. We encourage you to sign this petition and share it widely with your networks to support the Bill's success.

Sign the petition: https://francegelinas.ca/remove-the-hst-from-massage-therapy-services-retirez-la-tvh-des-services-de-massotherapeutes/

MPP Gélinas also shared a press release today to increase awareness of and support for this issue. This would be a great resource to share to help spread the word.

Share the press release: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-g-linas-calls-hst-be-removed-treatments-delivered-registered-massage-therapists

This is an important and encouraging step in our efforts towards HST exemption. This was made possible due to the support of members who have continued to bring this issue forward, as well as the culmination of continuous advocacy efforts by the RMTAO.

We will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.

12/12/2025

Exciting news! My first collaborative Wellness Retreat is being planned for April 10-12, 2026 at a lovely venue near Goderich, Ontario! Details will be shared soon, but expect some Qi-Yoga, Somatic movement and Yoga Nidra meditation along with delicious food and other activities at a great lakeside location. Save the date!