ethics

There are major differences between certifications, educational certificates, and CE certificates. It’s important to assess which is best for you.

Coordinate with emergency officials before heading to a disaster area with the intention to help.

The holistic importance of massage therapy needs to be recognized as a key to relieving a client’s pain.

Clients who repeatedly take advantage of you and disrespect your boundaries should be dismissed.

Don’t complain about your obligations. Instead, own your career and show it through your professionalism.

Finding a solution doesn’t always come from knowledge. Sometimes, practitioners have to go a little deeper to find wisdom. 

A recent study is a step in the right direction toward quantifying the efficacy of massage therapy.

Seek out one of many available solutions when language or communication barriers are an issue.

The skills of listening, noticing, and wondering help build the foundation of real, flexible, and ethical boundaries that allow us to connect meaningfully with our clients.

The proximity and interaction between client and MT can lead to a different interpretation by each.

Avoid giving advice on personal problems and issues that may be out of your scope.

Networking with providers outside your field can benefit your client treatment process and add to your repertoire of valuable resources and referrals.