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 spouse. While treatment of spouses is currently allowed for those members who are not part of a Regulatory College, it is strongly discouraged. For members who are part of a Regulatory College in their respective jurisdictions, the treatment of spouses is determined by the College body in their respective province, and as such, this policy does not apply to those members.

Policy:

1. A spouse is defined as a person who is either legally married or in a common law relationship with a therapist. A romantic partner is not included in this policy – please see CMMOTA’s Treatment of Romantic Partner Policy.

2. Treatment of a spouse is to be delivered to the same level and standard as the general public.

3. Treatment of a spouse is to take place in a clinical setting only. Treatment of a spouse is not to take place in a therapist’s home. This does not include a home-based business setting where a treatment room has been established – that would be considered a clinical setting.

4. Treatment of a spouse may be billed.

5. Treatment of a spouse must occur within normal business hours of the therapist.

6. Treatment of a spouse must be documented in the same manner as the general public.

7. 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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