Code of Ethics

As a member of the Association of Massage Therapists, I commit myself to the highest standards of practice.

I will:

  *   care for the health, wellbeing and comfort of my clients with the utmost skill appropriate to my current qualifications

  *   respect the privacy, modesty and dignity of my clients and maintain appropriate professional boundaries

  *   respect the beliefs, rights and values of my clients

  *   protect the confidentiality of my clients' personal information

  *   refer clients to an appropriate therapist if their needs are outside my scope of practice and training

  *   respect my fellow therapists in all disciplines

  *   commit myself to continuing professional development, sharing technical skills and raising professional standards

  *   endeavour to enhance the reputation of the massage therapy profession

  *   support the Association of Massage Therapists in all its ideals, principles, codes and standards

  *   refrain from conduct that adversely affects the reputation of the Association of Massage Therapists or the massage profession

  *   comply with the AMT Code of Practice and all applicable State, Territory and Federal laws