Ethics

I have always said that in this profession I learn something new every day. Whether that's how to have a tough conversation with clients, how to be compassionate, or how to refrain from giving them advice.

Massage therapists are often considered members of the health-care workforce, but in reality, we exist on the fringes.

Many times, mistakes on our part, such as sloppy draping, are made due to carelessness, without any conscious intent to do something unprofessional. Clients who don’t know us well may not know the difference between carelessness and intention.

Enforcing boundaries protects our income and mental health, but sometimes circumstances call for bending boundaries.

Massage therapists aren’t supposed to diagnose. There is some variety from state to state, but for the most part, we are allowed to “assess” but not to “diagnose.”