NLMTA News

New WHSCC restrictions

My name is Mike Pollard. I am a Registered Massage Therapist and also the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists’ Association (NLMTA). I am contacting you today requesting your support in a matter concerning WHSCC new regulations with respect to injured workers receiving massage therapy.

As you are no doubt aware, often times a patient will require more than one modality of treatment in order to reach their maximum healing potential. As health care professionals, our ability to work together for the betterment of our patients is surely a testament to our mutual goal of helping our patients to heal, and to return to a life which is as pain free and productive as possible. In the recent past, massage therapy has been offered to injured workers through WHSCC on a case by case basis with no written memorandum of understanding between WHSCC and the NLMTA. Very recently, we (the NLMTA) have been contacted by WHSCC with restrictions they intend to implement as of June 22th, 2010.

Some of these restrictions include:

Massage therapy will be covered for six half hour treatments ONLY, and ONLY with a referral from a medical doctor.
WHSCC will pay $25.00 per half hour treatment, with no further reimbursement for the therapists’ time and expertise.
Massage will ONLY be approved if the patient is receiving other forms of care at the same time, i.e.: physiotherapy, chiropractic, etc.

As recent emails and phone calls to the NLMTA can attest, our members are nothing short of outraged and frustrated with these restrictions. Not only are they an insult to the educated and dedicated therapists, who strive to help their patients to the best of their ability, they are a slight to the injured worker in that they limit the amount of therapy they can receive. Every patient is different, every injury is different, and limiting ALL patients to six half hour treatments severely limits our ability to assist these people return to fully functional lives at work, and at home.

I am respectfully asking that you bring this matter to the attention of your own members, and support us with a letter to WHSCC, thereby assisting us in our protest of these new restrictions. Any assistance you can provide would be sincerely appreciated.

Letters can be forwarded to:

WHSCC
Dr. Carrie Commerford
146 - 148 Forest Rd.
P.O. Box 9000
St. John's, NL
A1A 3B8

Kind Regards,
Mike Pollard, RMT, Pres. NLMTA

Printable Appeal Form PDF | DOC

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Important Reminder

We would like to remind everyone that when providing receipts to your clients there is some important information which insurance companies require:

Provider Name
Provider number
If charging HST, please provide your HST number and you also need to show how much HST is being charged.
All receipts need to be signed by the therapist.

Regards,
Mike Pollard, R.M.T.
Vice President

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The Biomat is approved by the FDA as a medical device capable of the following functions:

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* Burns calories and controls weight
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* Improves skin
* Removes bodily toxins and assists in detoxification

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In addition, traditional infrared saunas and devices use 120 volts of AC current. AC current has been proven to be highly detrimental to human health. AC (or alternating current) disturbs the human biological field. The Biomat protects the body from harmful AC current by providing a 5-tiered buffering system in which the AC current is converted into DC (direct current) which is bio-electrically compatible with the human body.

Far Infrared Rays

How are Far Infrared Rays created in the Biomat?

The method of generating Far Infrared Rays (FIR) through the Biomat is accomplished by putting pulses of energy (DC-Current) through a carbon ceramic material called the Japanese Kurera's Super Fiber. As the (FIR) passes through the Amethyst crystals, the crystals emit Long Wave Far Infrared Rays (8-12 microns) that penetrate 5-7 inches deep through the body. Therefore, the rays not only benefit the muscles on the surface of the body, but also all the cells, including blood vessels, lymph glands, and nerves in the deepest parts of the body.

What are Far Infrared Rays and where do they come from?

Far Infrared technology was first brought to us by nature herself. All living livings emit certain amounts of (FIR). Traditionally, we've gotten our daily dose of (FIR) from sunlight, which is composed of all the energy wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. Far Infrared Rays are a form of energy that are part of the electro-magnetic light frequency of sunlight that is not visible to the human eye. These Far Infrared Rays are safe, gentle, and beneficial - unlike the damaging effects of short wavelengths such as gamma rays and X-rays. NASA discovered how to generate (FIR) in the 1960's to keep astronauts healthy in space. (FIR) waves are the safest and most beneficial electromagnetic energy available to the human body.

What are the health benefits of Far Infrared Rays?

Far Infrared Rays relieve Pain and Stress:

Far Infrared Rays relieve pain and stress by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process. The (FIR) rays not only benefit the muscles on the surface of the body, but also at a cellular level, including the blood vessels, lymph glands, and nerves in the deepest parts of the body. These rays vitalize the biological function of our cells and relieve neuralgia, backache, and arthritis pain, as well as help eliminate toxins and carbon dioxide from our blood. In addition, Far Infrared wave treatments have been used for Cancer, Chronic Pain, Stress, Numbness, Joint Pain, Rheumatism, Low Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Asthma. The Far Infrared wave speeds up Cellular Metabolic processes, like stimulating the activity of microcondria, and triggering enzyme activity as well as the healing regeneration and normalization of damaged cell tissue. Also, light waves are essential for bone growth as well as preventing osteoporosis.

Far Infrared Rays Effect Hormonal Balance of the Body:

Dr.George Brainard found that light affects Hormonal Balance of the body, in the levels of melatonin, prolactin, cortisone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones, and that light is essential to the functioning of our entire endocrine system. Far Infrared Rays promote vasodilation, bringing nutrients and oxygen to soft tissue regions, stimulating the removal of toxins, and decreasing inflammation and edema from the soft tissue. Detoxification strengthens the immune system, revitalizes skin tone, and helps normalize eczema and acne. Additionally, Far Infrared Rays help reduce muscle spasm through heat, and reduce swelling, inflammation, and soreness through direct action on both free nerve endings and peripheral nerves. Other benefits include improving the balance of the blood pressure and blood sugar.

Far Infrared Rays Help Weight Loss and Eliminates Toxins:

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Amethyst Crystal

The Biomat is further enhanced with Amethyst Crystals, known for their calming and healing effects since ancient times. Amethyst crystal has come to be known as a power crystal with prolific healing powers that can be characterized as purifying, pacifying, and transitional. Known for its power to detoxify the body from alcohol and other harmful elements, Amethyst also produces Far Infrared Rays. These rays revitalize the biological function of your cells to relieve neuralgia, backaches, and arthritis. Amethyst has been deemed as "nature's tranquilizer" by many health practitioners because of its effectiveness in relaxing not only the mind, but also the nervous system.

The Amethyst Effect was scientifically demonstrated through spectral analysis demonstrating that a change in Infrared light when refracted through amethyst crystals. Scientists experimented passing Far Infrared Rays through a variety of substances, including various gems, glasses, and plastics. Amethyst was found to be the only substance which clearly changed the spectrum of Infrared light. Wave forms mimicked patterns similar to the human voice, according to scientists. While no theory has been proposed regarding the Amethyst Effect, scientists hypothesize that the infrared light passed through the amethyst releases over 20 million years of information which is made available to the human body for healing purposes.

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Some Key Benefits of Amethyst Crystal:

Clears blockages and aligns the Chakras
Violet Flame of Transmutation - Transforms lower frequencies to higher frequencies
Balances and stabilizes energies
Calms emotions and stress
Stone of Vision - heightens intuition and psychic abilities
Relieves posture, bone and joint ailments
Helps sleep problems and insomnia
Helps heal the central nervous system, convulsions, neuralgia

Negative Ions

How are Negative Ions created in the Biomat?

The Biomat features the Kurera Super Fiber from Japan. When the Kurera Super Fibers interact with a DC energy, the potential field surrounding the material is converted into a negatively charged field. When 1000 volts of electricity is slowed down and converted into a DC energy, the Kurera Super Fiber generates a discharge of Negative Ions into the air and converts positive ions into negative ions inside the body. When 600-1000 volts of negative potential is applied to your body, more calcium and sodium minerals are circulating in the blood stream. This process changes an acidified body to an alkaline body. Although it uses a high voltage, there in no danger because there is no current flowing. This devices is sometimes called a static electric treatment or high potential device.

What are Negative Ions and where do they come from?

An Ion is a particle which has electricity. Ions are molecules that have gained or lost electrical charge. They are created in nature as air molecules break apart due to sunlight, radiation, and moving air and water. You may have experienced the power of Negative Ions when you last set foot on the beach, or walked through a waterfall. While part of the euphoria is simply being around these majestic settings, the air circulating in the mountains and the ocean are said to contain tens of thousands of Negative Ions. At Yosemite Falls, you'll experience over 100,000 Negative Ions per cubic centimeter. On the other hand, if you are on the freeway or in your office, you will experience under 100 negative ions or maybe even none.

Why are they called Negative Ions?

Negative ions have a positive effect on people. Positive ions have a negative effect on people. An atom that has one of it's normal orbiting electrons removed are called a Positive Ion. An atom with an extra electron added is called a Negative Ion. So you see, its kind of backwards - the terms "negative" and "positive" are actually reversed. Its a misnomer that we can thank Benjamin Franklin for. Back in his time, electrons (with a "negative" charge) and atoms were not understood correctly. So we're stuck in the 18th century terminology, and that is why they are called "Negative Ions."

How do the Negative Ions affect the cells?

The human body consists of billions of cells, and each is enclosed by a cell wall. This cell wall performs many important roles, and some of these are absorbing nutrients, vitamins, hydration, and minerals. The cell wall is also responsible for eliminating acidic waste material and toxins. When the amount of Ions in the blood is increased, the function of the cell is activated. When there are more positive ions, the cell walls close and the cell's ability to absorb nutrition and eliminate toxins is disabled. Through research done by Dr.Tanaka in Japan, it was discovered that when Ionization is introduced, the Ions in calcium and natrium (salt) in the blood increases, and the blood is purified. The blood then becomes more alkaline. Why is that important? Well for one, cancer can't live in an alkaline environment.

What are the health benefits of Negative Ions?

Negative ions rejuvenate the cell channels.

Control the autonomic nervous system - restoring innate healing systems.

Acidic blood becomes more alkaline - cleans the blood.

Allergy/Asthma/Emphysema experiences relief through the dilating of bronchiole and cleaning of air

Charges the immune system.

Relieves pinched and stressed nerves.

Supplies cells with a negative charge - and defense against toxins (which are positively charged).

Nature's antioxidant, supplying neutralizing free radicals.

Nature's master power switch.

Ionization recharges the human energy field with the exhilarating force of an ocean wave splashing
the shore.

Is the Biomat Safe?

Kirlian photo of the body with a common heating pad
applied for 10 minutes. Only the skin surface is affected
in the area.

Kirlean photo of the body with the Biomat applied
for 5 minutes. Skin is penetrated 80x more deeply
than other kinds of heat. Because of this, it can warm
the body from the inside out, and stimulate the system.

The Biomat is safer than heating pads because there are no harmful electro-magnetic waves. Studies have shown that the use of common electric heating pads may cause carcinogenic cellular activity. The Biomat uses remote computer frequencies that generate far infrared light-waves and negative ions. Heat is created through these natural, beneficial light-waves from vibratory signals, and conducted into the amethyst crystal bed via its high-tech messaging system. This advanced technology works without electric coils, and functions through a state-of-the-art Electromagnetic Wave Interceptor. The Biomat energetics penetrate 80 times more deeply than electric heat.

Unlike an electric blanket, the pad does not get hot when its turned on. However, if you lie down on
it, it warms the inside of your body and the part of the pad making contact with your skin gets warm. When any part of the pad gets higher than the selected temperature, the sheet current is cut off by thermal sensors distributed throughout the pad. It comes with an external control box where the AC is converted to DC and you can adjust the desired temperature of the pad.

For more information please contact Janine Clancy, RMT @ The Human Touch Inc.
709-738-4325 or contact me at jmclancy@nf.sympatico.ca

COST:
Supplement your daily income and increase your health and that of your clients.
BIO MINIMAT is currently $550US. The BIOMAT Professional/pillow for your Massage table is $1650.00US Plus tax and Shipping.
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