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Bill 164, Massage Therapy Day Act, 2024

Gélinas, France

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EXPLANATORY

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The

Bill proclaims the third Wednesday in October in each year as Massage Therapy

Day.

Bill 164 2024

Act to proclaim Massage Therapy Day

Preamble

Massage

therapy has been recognized for its numerous health benefits and its ability to

promote relaxation, relieve stress and improve overall physical and mental

well-being. Massage therapy plays an integral role in rehabilitation from

injury or disease, and provides relief from the physical symptoms of

depression, stress, anxiety, musculoskeletal pain and other ailments.

Registered

Massage Therapists assist thousands of Ontarians to return to work from injury

or illness and provide patients with a healthy, effective alternative to

expensive and potentially addictive pharmaceuticals. This, in turn, can ease

the burden on the publicly funded health care system.

part of multidisciplinary health care teams, Registered Massage Therapists can

work with other regulated health care professionals to ensure that their

patients have the best possible outcomes.

Massage

Therapy Day will serve as an occasion to promote awareness of the benefits of

massage therapy, honour the work of Registered Massage Therapists, encourage

individuals to explore the benefits of massage therapy and encourage others to

be trained in the profession.

The

objectives of Massage Therapy Day include:

1. Promoting

public awareness of the health benefits of massage therapy.

2. Recognizing

massage therapy’s contributions to improving individuals’ well-being.

3. Encouraging

the integration of massage therapy as part of a holistic approach to health

care and fostering collaboration between Registered Massage Therapists, other

healthcare professionals and the general public.

4. Providing

opportunities for individuals to learn about different massage therapy

techniques and their potential benefits.

5. Increasing

the recognition of Registered Massage Therapists’ qualifications, training and

skills.

Therefore,

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of

the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Massage

Therapy Day

The

third Wednesday in October in each year is proclaimed as Massage Therapy Day.

Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short

title

The

short title of this Act is the Massage Therapy Day Act, 2024 .

Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee

February 21, 2024

First Reading

Ordered for Second Reading

February 21, 2024

First Reading

Vote

Carried

First Reading

February 21, 2024

Carried

Ordered for Second Reading

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