The Code of Ethics of
the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
requires certificants to uphold professional standards that allow for the proper
discharge of their responsibilities to those served, that protect the integrity
of the profession, and that safeguard the interest of individual clients. Those
practitioners who have been awarded national certification by the NCBTMB will:
Have
a sincere commitment to provide the highest quality of care to those that
seek their professional services.
Represent
their qualifications honestly, including their educational achievements and
professional affiliations, and will provide only those services which they
are qualified to perform.
Accurately
inform clients, other health care practitioners, and the public of the scope
and limitations of their discipline.
Acknowledge
the limitations of and contraindications for massage and bodywork and refer
clients to appropriate health professionals.
Provide
treatment only where there is reasonable expectation that it will be
advantageous to the client.
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.
Conduct
their business and professional activities with honesty and integrity, and
respect the inherent worth of all persons.
Refuse
to unjustly discriminate against clients or other health professionals.
Safeguard
the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure is required
by law, court order, or is absolutely necessary for the protection of the
public.
Respect
the client’s right to treatment with informed and voluntary consent. The
NCTMB 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.
Respect
the client’s right to refuse, modify, or terminate treatment regardless of
prior consent given.
Provide
draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy
of the client.
Exercise
the right to refuse to treat any person or part of the body for just and
reasonable cause.
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.
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.
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.
Refuse
any gifts or benefits which are intended to influence a referral, decision
or treatment that are purely for personal gain and not for the good of the
client.
Follow
all policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, codes, and requirements
promulgated by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork.
Please do NOT call if you are seeking
sexual services
