code of Ethics

1. DILIGENT STUDY

I agree to keep my practice current by seeing clients regularly, practising, and pursuing studies through continuing education and ongoing study with a variety of teachers and colleagues. I agree to not perform Thai sessions if I have fallen out of practice for an extended period of time.

2. PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

I agree to respect the privacy and confidentiality of any and all clients from now into the future. I agree to not disclose to a third party any personal information a client or teacher confidentially shares with me.

3. REASONABLE COMPENSATION

I agree to charge a fair price for an excellent service and to set fees for my services that reflect my experience and expertise.

4. RESPECT FOR OTHERS

I agree to not coerce or manipulate clients or students of another practitioner or teacher to receive my services. I will not publicly defame another practitioner, student, teacher or school, or act in a disrespectful, unethical or inappropriate manner to a client, student, practitioner or teacher. I will support other Thai massage therapists and cooperate with

other health professionals for the benefit of my clients.

5. MAINTAIN HUMILITY

I will not boast about my knowledge and expertise. I agree to market myself honestly, and only within the parameters of my knowledge and abilities, and to represent myself only at the level of practice and experience I have attained.

6. SEEK GUIDANCE

I agree to continue to refine my skills as a practitioner by taking courses and workshops, doing research, and engaging in work and study with other practitioners. I understand and acknowledge that my practice is a life-long pursuit of knowledge.

7. MAINTAIN DIGNITY

I agree to uphold a high standard of professional ethics with clients, teachers and other therapists, and to avoid any behaviour that would tarnish the reputation of traditional Thai healing arts. This includes refraining from any sexual activity in combination with traditional Thai massage and refraining from giving or receiving Thai massage when either party is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substance.

8. PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY

I agree to not formally teach Thai massage to any person unless I am an experienced teacher and practitioner. I also agree to make clear to my clients and students that the practice of Thai massage is subject to all local laws and ordinances. I agree to provide a safe environment for clients and students of Thai massage and to respect the physical,

emotional and sexual boundaries of those with whom I am in contact. Furthermore, I agree to practise Thai massage only in appropriate places.

9. BE GRATEFUL

I agree to maintain a spiritual approach to my professional healing practice and to continually work through my practice for the betterment of myself, my clients and mankind.