Ethics Let’s Stop Hunting for “Emotional Release” When we use the term emotional release, we create an agenda where none should exist. BY Cal Cates Read more
Ethics When Is It OK to Violate Confidentiality? Gossiping with or about clients is always unethical. But there are limited scenarios where it is legally OK to violate confidentiality. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics Beyond the Referral What does acting and staying within your scope of practice look like, and when is a referral more appropriate? BY Cal Cates Read more
Ethics Right of Refusal: Just Say No Clients and therapists alike have the right of refusal. Don't be afraid to use it. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics Undertreatment Is Its Own Harm Simply going through the motions with a client rather than providing what they really need and deserve isn't fair to them and isn't effective. BY Cal Cates Read more
Ethics Personal Questions Avoid asking personal questions that aren’t relevant to the work you’re doing, and avoid answering invasive questions about your personal life by turning the focus back to the client. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics Critical Thinking as Consumers of Continuing Education There are major differences between certifications, educational certificates, and CE certificates. It’s important to assess which is best for you. BY Cal Cates Read more
Ethics Want to Assist After a Disaster? Coordinate with emergency officials before heading to a disaster area with the intention to help. BY Laura Allen Read more
Technique Massage Therapy is Unique in Addressing "Total Pain" The holistic importance of massage therapy needs to be recognized as a key to relieving a client’s pain. BY Cal Cates Read more
Ethics Dismissing a Client Clients who repeatedly take advantage of you and disrespect your boundaries should be dismissed. BY Laura Allen Read more
Ethics The Resentful Massage Therapist Don’t complain about your obligations. Instead, own your career and show it through your professionalism. BY Laura Allen Read more
Technique The Language of Pain Finding a solution doesn’t always come from knowledge. Sometimes, practitioners have to go a little deeper to find wisdom. BY Douglas Nelson Read more
