C O D E O F E T H I C S
I, along with any associates of American Massage Concepts™, take pride in being committed to a high standard of Professional Ethics. As National Certificants of the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the Code of Ethics as found below provides an excellent framework for maintaining professional relationships with clients, thus providing the best environment for Massage Therapy - one in which clients can relax and know that they are in good hands...
Certificants are expected to:
VIII. Refuse to unjustly discriminate against clients and/or health professionals.
I. Have a sincere commitment to provide the highest quality of care to
those who seek their professional services.
II. Represent their qualifications honestly, including education and
professional affiliations, and provide only those services that they
are qualified to perform.
III. Accurately inform clients, other health care practitioners, and the
public of the scope and limitations of their discipline.
IV. Acknowledge the limitations of and contraindications for massage and
bodywork and refer clients to appropriate health professionals.
V. Provide treatment only where there is reasonable expectation that it
will be advantageous to the client
VI. Consistently maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence,
striving for professional excellence through regular assessment of
personal and professional strengths and weaknesses and through
continued education training.
VII. Conduct their business and professional activities with honesty and
integrity, and respect the inherent worth of all persons.
VIII. Refuse to unjustly discriminate against clients and/or health professionals.
XI. Safeguard the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure is requested by client in writing, is medically necessary, is required by law, or necessary for the protection of the public.
X. Respect the client's right to treatment with informed and voluntary consent. The certified practitioner will obtain and record the informed consent of the client, or client's advocate, before providing treatment. The consent may be written or verbal.
XI. Respect the client's right to refuse, modify or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent.
XII. Provide draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy of the client.
XIII. Exercise the right to refuse to treat amy person or any part of the body for just and reasonable cause.
XIV. Refrain, under all circumstances from initiating or engaging in any sexual conduct, sexual activities, or sexalizing behavior involving a client, even if the client attempts to sexualize the relationship unless a pre-existing relationship exists between an applicant or a practitioner and the client prior to the applicant or the practitioner
XI. Respect the client's right to refuse, modify or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent.
XII. Provide draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy of the client.
XIII. Exercise the right to refuse to treat amy person or any part of the body for just and reasonable cause.
XIV. Refrain, under all circumstances from initiating or engaging in any sexual conduct, sexual activities, or sexalizing behavior involving a client, even if the client attempts to sexualize the relationship unless a pre-existing relationship exists between an applicant or a practitioner and the client prior to the applicant or the practitioner
