In those cases where a massage therapist member is a registered member of the Regulatory College in the jurisdiction in which they practice, this policy does not apply, as the standards which those members are responsible to adhere to are set by the regulatory body within those jurisdictions.
Purpose:
• To provide clarification for members on how and when they may treat a romantic partner. For those members who are not part of a Regulatory College, CMMOTA strictly prohibits the treatment of romantic partners regardless of location. For members who are part of a Regulatory College in their respective jurisdictions, the treatment of romantic partners is determined by the College body in their respective province and as such, this policy does not apply to those members.
Policy:
1. A romantic partner is defined as a person who is involved in either in a dating or sexual relationship with a therapist but does not include a person defined as a spouse in CMMOTA’s Treatment of Spouse Policy.
2. For members who are not registered with a Regulatory College, the treatment of a romantic partner is not allowed under any circumstances.
3. A romantic or sexual relationship with a former client may not be pursued or entered into by a therapist until a twelve (12) month period has passed following termination/discharge of the professional relationship.
4. Reported non-compliance with this policy would result in disciplinary action through the CMMOTA’s Disciplinary Complaints Policy.
Original Date of Policy Adoption: October 19, 2020
Date of Last Policy Revision: June 20, 2022
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