NATURAL STRIDE & HEALING LIGHT REIKI CODE of ETHICS

I am committed to:

High-Quality Care

I will serve the best interests of my clients at all times and provide the highest quality of bodywork and service possible.

 

Do NO Harm

I will conduct a thorough health history intake process for each client and evaluate the health history to rule out contraindications or determine appropriate session adaptations. If I see signs of, or suspect, an undiagnosed condition that massage may be inappropriate for, I will refer that client to a physician or other qualified health-care professional and delay the massage session until approval from that physician has been granted. I understand the importance of ethical touch and therapeutic intent and will conduct sessions with the sole objective of benefiting the client.

 

Honest Representation of Qualifications

I will not work outside the commonly accepted scope of practice for Shiatsu and massage therapists and bodywork professionals. I will acknowledge the limitations of Shiatsu, massage, and bodywork by refraining from exaggerating their benefits.

 

Uphold the Inherent Worth of All Individuals

I will demonstrate compassion and respect for all people. I will seek to decrease discriminaion, misunderstandings, and prejudice. I understand there are situations when it is appropriate to decline service to a client because it is in the best interest of a client’s health, or for my personal safety. I will not refuse service to any client based on disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, physical build, sexual identity, religious,national or political affiliation, or social or economic status.

 

Respect Client Dignity and Basic Rights

I will demonstrate my respect for the dignity and rights of all individuals by providing a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for sessions by using appropriate and skilled draping procedures, respectful and courteous language, and will uphold the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.

 

Informed Consent

I will recognize a client’s right to determine what happens to his or her body. I will fully inform my clients of choices relating to their care, and disclose policies and limitations that may affect their care. I will not provide massage without obtaining a client’s informed consent (or that of the guardian or advocate for the client) to the session plan.

 

Confidentiality

I will keep client communication and information confidential and will not share client information without the client’s written consent , within the limits of the law. I will ensure every effort is made to respect a client's right to privacy and provide an environment where personal health-related details cannot be overheard or seen by others.

 

Personal and Professional Boundaries

I will refrain from and prevent behaviors that may be considered sexual in my massage practice and uphold the highest professional standards in order to desexualize massage.  I will not date a client , engage in sexual intercourse with a client, or allow any level of sexual impropriety (behavior or language) from clients or myself. I understand that sexual impropriety may lead to sexual harassment charges, the loss of my massage credentials, lawsuits for personal damages, criminal charges, fines, attorney’s fees, court costs, and jail time.

 

Honesty in Business

I will know and follow good business practices with regard to record keeping, regulation compliance, and tax law. I will set fair fees and practice honesty throughout my marketing materials. I will not accept gifts, compensation, or other benefits intended to influence a decision related to a client. 

 

Professionalism

I will maintain clear and honest communication with clients and colleagues. I will not use recreational drugs or alcohol before or during massage sessions. I will project a professional image with respect to my behavior and personal appearance in keeping with the highest standards of the massage profession. I will not actively seek to take someone else’s clients, disrespect a client or colleague, willingly malign another therapist or other allied professional. I will commit to self-development and continually build my professional skills.