Client Relationships
Professionalism
Scope of Practice
Image / Advertising claims
Client Relationships
I endeavor to serve the best interests of my clients at
all times and provide the highest quality service possible.
I maintain clear and honest communications with my clients
and keep client communications strictly confidential.
I acknowledge the limitations of my skills and, when
necessary, refer clients to the appropriate qualified health
care professional.
I shall in no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual
advances as a massage therapy practitioner.
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Professionalism
I maintain the highest standards of professional
conduct, providing services in an ethical and professional
manner in relation to my clientele.
I respect the rights of all ethical practitioners and
cooperate with all health care professionals in a friendly
and professional manner.
I refrain from the use of any mind-altering drugs,
alcohol, or intoxicants prior to or during professional
sessions.
I always dress in a professional manner, proper dress
being defined as attire suitable and consistent with accepted
business and professional practice.
I am not affiliated with or employed by any business
that utilizes any form of sexual suggestiveness or explicit
sexuality in its advertising or promotion of services, or in the
actual practice of its services.
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Scope of Practice / Appropriate Techniques
I provide services within the scope my training. I will not employ
bodywork techniques which I have not
had adequate training and shall represent my education,
training, qualifications and abilities honestly.
I am conscious of the intent of the services that I am
providing and am aware of and practice good judgment
regarding the application of the bodywork
techniques I utilize.
I do not perform manipulations or adjustments of the human
skeletal structure, diagnose, prescribe or provide any other
service, procedure or therapy which requires a license to
practice chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry,
orthopedics, psychotherapy, acupuncture, dermatology,
cosmetology, or any other profession or branch of medicine
unless specifically licensed to do so.
I am thoroughly
educated and understand the physiological effects of the specific massage techniques I utilize in order to determine whether
such application is contraindicated and/or to determine the most
beneficial techniques to apply to a given individual.
I do not apply bodywork techniques in
those cases where they may be contraindicated without a written
referral from the client's primary care provider.
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Image / Advertising Claims
I strive to project a professional image for myself, my
business, and the profession in general.
I actively participate in educating the public regarding
the actual benefits of massage therapy.
I practice honesty in advertising, promote
my services ethically and in good taste, and practice and/or
advertise only those techniques for which I have received adequate
training and/or certification.
I shall not make false claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered.
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