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Codes of Ethics

REIKI PRINCIPLES AND PRECEPTS

The Reiki principles and precepts were put in place by Dr. Usui, the founder of the Usui system of healing. These guidelines were designed to help us focus and take responsibility for our own lives. By following these simple words, one can begin to walk the path to a more fulfilled life.

Just for today, I will not anger.

Just for today, I will not worry.

Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings and honor my teachers, elders, and food.

Just for today, I will do my work honestly.

Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.

  1. There must be a change in consciousness for healing to occur.
  2. There must be an appropriate exchange of energy, one that honors all parties involved.

MASSAGE THERAPY CODE OF ETHICS

This Code of Ethics is a summary statement of the standards by which massage therapists agree to conduct their practices and is a declaration of the general principles of acceptable, ethical, professional behavior.

Massage Therapists shall:

  • Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality massage therapy/bodywork to those who seek their professional service.
  • Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person by not discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial manner with clients and/or colleagues.
  • Demonstrate professional excellence through regular self-assessment of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness by continued education and training.
  • Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with clients and respect each client’s right to privacy.
  • Conduct all business and professional activities within their scope of practice, the law of the land, and project a professional image.
  • Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental, and emotional well being of self, clients, and associates.
  • Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual activities involving clients.
  • Actively support the profession through participation on local, state, and national organizations which promote high standards of practice of massage therapy.
  • Perform only those services for which they are qualified and represent their education, certifications, professional affiliations, and other qualifications honestly.

*As published by the American Massage Therapy Association*

Code of Ethics

(as updated December 5, 2005)

Massage and Bodywork Therapists shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and confidence, enhances the reputation of the profession, and safeguards the interest of individual clients. To this end, massage and bodywork therapists in the exercise of accountability will:

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 or health professionals.
IX. Safeguard the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure 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. This consent may be written or verbal.
XI. Respect the client’s right to refuse, modify, or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent given.
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 any person or 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 sexualizing behavior involving a client, even if the client attempts to sexualize the relationship.
XV. Avoid any interest, activity or influence which might be in conflict with the practitioner’s obligation to act in the best interests of the client or the profession.
XVI. Respect the client’s boundaries with regard to privacy, disclosure, exposure, emotional expression, beliefs, and the client’s reasonable expectations of professional behavior. Practitioners will respect the client’s autonomy.
XVII. Refuse any gifts or benefits that are intended to influence a referral, decision or treatment, or that are purely for personal gain and not for the good of the client.
XVIII. XVIII.Follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, codes, and requirements promulgated by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.