In The State of North Carolina
This
Code of Ethics establishes standards for the practice of massage and
bodywork therapy which are intended to protect the public health, safety and
welfare, to preserve the integrity of the profession, and to allow for the
proper discharge of responsibilities to those served. Licensees shall have a
commitment to provide the highest quality of care to those who seek their
professional services, and shall:
Represent their qualifications, credentials and professional affiliations accurately, and provide only those services which they are qualified to perform;
Inquire as to the health status of each client before treatment to determine whether there are contraindications for the application of massage and bodywork therapy;
Inform
clients, other health care practitioners and the public of the scope and
limitations of the practice of massage and bodywork therapy, and refer
clients to appropriate health care practitioners whenever indicated;
Maintain the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure is consented to by the client, required by law or by court order;
Obtain
and document the informed consent of the client before providing treatment.
Informed consent may be given in written or verbal form;
Provide draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy of the client;
Respect the client’s right to refuse, modify or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent given;
Refrain from initiating or engaging in any sexual activity involving a client, as defined in Rule .0102(8);
Refuse
any gifts or benefits which are intended to influence a referral, decision
or treatment that are primarily for personal gain and not for the good of
the client.
Inform the Board of any violation of
the Practice Act or Rules and Regulations.
Please Note:
Those who are seeking sexual release through massage should not
inquire further nor attempt to book an appointment
with that in mind. I do not provide that type of service under any
circumstances.
In The State Of North Carolina
Licensees shall adhere to the following requirements, except in the case of treatments where the client remains fully clothed:
(1) provide draping in a manner that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy of the client;
(2) maintain a supply of clean drapes, such as towels, sheets, gowns or other coverings, for the purpose of draping the client's body during treatment;
(3) explain expected draping procedures to the client before treatment; and
(4) ensure that the following areas are draped during treatment: the gluteal and genital areas for male and female clients, and the breast area for female clients. With voluntary and informed consent of the client, the gluteal and breast drapes may be temporarily moved in order to perform therapeutic treatment to structures in those areas.
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