Beyond the Therapy

Code of Ethics

I Commit to a Client Centered Approach:  I will respect the individuality of each client and honor their dignity by using skillful and appropriate draping procedures, engaging in active listening, and designing each session to specifically suit the need of my client. I respect the client’s right to refuse, modify, or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent given. I will maintain a clear mind, keeping the health and safety of my client as my intent. I will be knowledgeable of supports and resources in my area as needed. I will hold space free of judgement, practice with therapeutic intent, and always respect the client’s control of the session.

I Commit to High Quality Care: I will continually build upon my professional skills and maintain personal growth to promote the best image of both myself and my colleagues. I will offer an honest representation of my abilities and operate only within my scope of practice and skill set. I will provide treatment only where there is reasonable expectation that it will be advantageous to the client. I will keep a clean, therapeutic space that maintains privacy and strive to offer exceptional service.

I Commit to Honest and Ethical Business Practices: I will manage and promote my business lawfully. I will operate with integrity providing full disclosure and transparency of policies, certifications, and documentation procedures. I will utilize informed consent. I will conduct thorough intake interviews to ensure the health and safety of the client. I will practice fee transparency and practice honesty throughout my marketing materials. I will operate with compete confidentiality and autonomy of my clients.

I Commit to Integrity in How I Conduct Myself Personally and Professionally:  I will remain aware of my behaviors both in and out of sessions with clients. I will project a professional image maintaining the highest standards of the massage profession. I will maintain accountability and self-regulation by practicing clear communication remaining consistent with healthy boundaries in the client -therapist relationship. I will practice self-care and regulate my well-being so I remain able to best serve the needs of my clients. I will work only within my scope of practice as outlined by state law.

I Commit Personal and Professional Boundaries: I will not put any client in a position to compromise their boundaries and expect they do not compromise mine. I will not engage in and will prevent any behavior that may be considered sexual as a massage therapist and will hold firm in the representation of the massage professions standards to desexualize massage. I maintain the right to refuse to treat any person or part of the body for just and reasonable cause. Both client and therapist will maintain the ability to end the session at any time. I will remain aware of and be deliberate in maintaining the nature of the client therapist relationship socially, emotionally, physically and sexually consistent in keeping it mutually beneficial, safe, and professional.