Ethics

Understanding the Power Differential for Massage Therapists

As a massage therapist, understanding the power differential in the therapist/client relationship can help you to deal with challenging clients and to create a safe place for people to get massage therapy. The power differential can happen in any type of relationship like school teacher/student, Pastor/Priest and church member, parent/child, doctor/patient and any number of …

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Emotions and Massage

It is fairly common knowledge that emotions can be part of bodywork and massage.  Feelings are all in the body which is why there is so much focus on ethics, boundaries and learning to use touch safely with people.   No matter what technique or method is used the client only knows how it feels to …

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