24.4.1 Approval of massage therapy

For those SRCA clients receiving massage therapy for accepted conditions, the pre-approved provision (in line with their Treatment Authority) is where the massage therapy:

• is to be provided by a registered physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath only;
• forms part of an overall treatment management plan which is focussed on functional outcomes;
• is part of a treatment regime which includes self management strategies, and
• was referred by the client's GP or treating specialist, to a registered physiotherapist, chiropractor or osteopath only.