Ethics

Many massage therapists have stories of at least one client who crossed a line. Yet formal reporting in our profession remains rare.

Keep the conversation with your clients on a professional level.

Predatory sexual behavior by any potential or current clients is a serious issue. Let’s review ways in which therapists can advocate for their own safety and for safe working environments.

A new theoretical framework for massage considers how intention before, during, and after a session can profoundly impact the efficacy of your work.

We may not like everyone in the workplace equally, but we should treat all of them as professional colleagues.

We need to recognize that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness.

We can’t magically heal anyone. But, we can facilitate people feeling better from the work we do.

Our ethical work requires acknowledging effects that extend beyond the table and may require us to act and think in new ways.