Health Services Including Massage are Exempt from the Curfew
We have received confirmation that clients will be able to go to their appointments for professional health services (massage therapy, acupuncture, etc.) and return, even after the curfew. The same is true for therapists who travel to work.
Québec Government
We have received confirmation that clients will be able to go to their appointments for professional health services (massage therapy, acupuncture, etc.) and return, even after the curfew. The same is true for therapists who travel to work.
Québec Government
Decree 2-2021
29 ° it is prohibited for any person, between 9:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., to be away from his residence or what takes its place or from the land of such a residence, unless he can prove that he is outside this place :
a) to provide work or professional services necessary for the continuity of activities or services which are not subject to a suspension under a decree or an order made under section 123 of the Public Health Act (chapter S-2.2), including the transportation of goods necessary for the pursuit of these activities or services;
d) to obtain care or services required by his state of health;
Decree 2-2021
29 ° it is prohibited for any person, between 9:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., to be away from his residence or what takes its place or from the land of such a residence, unless he can prove that he is outside this place :
a) to provide work or professional services necessary for the continuity of activities or services which are not subject to a suspension under a decree or an order made under section 123 of the Public Health Act (chapter S-2.2), including the transportation of goods necessary for the pursuit of these activities or services;
d) to obtain care or services required by his state of health;
Decree 2-2021
Professional Associations
Fédération Québécoise des Massothérapeutes
(FQM) All massage therapists can continue their professional activities. Details concerning the curfew: As confirmed by the government decree, clients will be able to go to and from the massage therapist, even after the curfew. Proof of travel after 9:30 p.m.: For massage therapy clients, your appointment confirmation, your receipt or your proof of payment are all acceptable supporting documents. Read the article |
Regroupement des Massothérapeutes
du Québec (RMQ) The government site has been updated and the question regarding the curfew is now clarified. All ANPQ, ANQ and RMQ members, as well as their clients, are allowed to travel for appointments requiring physical presence during curfew hours. We remind you to always have your supporting documents on hand. |
Media
Radio-Canada:
All health care and professional services clinics, including massage therapists, chiropractors, optometrists and dentists, will remain open. People will be able to get there and back, even after the curfew. Read the article |
RDI:
Nothing is changing for professional health services. Travel after curfew is permitted, and providers of this type of health service may travel to provide it. Read the article |