A
Message from
Your President
John
Neumann, W.T., M.T., D.R.H. (ACRHA)
Dr. John Neumann has
over 25 years experience in private practice and teaching in the field
of Holistic, Preventive, and Complimentary Medicine. His background is
in Biology with extensive training in the Medical and Chiropractic Sciences.
John is an honorary member and the Canadian representative, for the Spa
Physicians Association of Kneipp in Germany. He is
specialized in stress management, headaches (migraines and tension),
Holistic Reflexology, the Kneipp
system of Hydrotherapy, Spa Therapy, Ayurvedic Medicine and Swedish
Relaxation Massage. He is the founding member of the Alberta
Association of Therapeutic Masseurs, and was the first Clinician in
Alberta to introduce a professional
code of ethics and malpractice insurance
for massage therapists.
John
is very concerned about any attempts at the regulation of massage
therapy in Alberta
based on the unfounded premise of harm to the public. He believes this
would devastate the 6000+ full-time practicing therapists, thereby
adding pressures on the economy and the health care system. In
order to stop this unnecessary regulation he confidently requested the
Alberta Occupation Board to investigate the safety of Swedish Massage
practice in the 1980’s. After several million dollars and two years of
intense investigation the minister concluded; “The practice of Swedish
Massage has no risk to public safety and therefore the regulation is
not necessary”.
It is in this way that John has been the forefront representation of
the underprivileged minorities that regulation targets. Regulation
means an increase in training hours similar to Newfoundland, B.C. and
Ontario‘s 2500 - 3000 hours which they feel entitles them to treat acute medical conditions.
Acute
medical conditions must be treated by licensed, medically
trained professionals. These programs will be only accessible for those
with financial advantages and good English language background. New
immigrants and poor minorities will not be acknowledged. In all, he
believes massage therapy and the medical profession are distinct and
different professions.
The
center of his outspoken philosophy is the fundamental value that
Massage therapy encompasses compassionate care and intentional healing.
He has always voiced his concern in the Calgary and Edmonton bylaw
process, as well as, with the Alberta Health and Wellness regulatory
board regarding these issues. ~edited by Dr. H.V. Espanioli;
www.chiropharma.com
http://www.kliniken.de
http://www.kneippbund.de
http://www.cchh.ca
http://www.albertareflexologyandacupressuresociety.com
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