Code of Ethics

As a member of the National Association of Massage Therapists, I hereby agree to abide by the following standards of professional and ethical behavior:

• I commit to conducting myself in a professional manner, being responsible for everything I say and do.
• I commit to putting my clients’ well being in the forefront of my practice and to providing the highest quality service possible.
• I commit to upholding the integrity of massage as a profession to be proud of.
• I commit to communicating truthfully and respectfully with my clients, peers, and other professionals in the healing field and to holding their communication in strict confidence.
• I commit to maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment, paying particular attention to avoidable hazards and respecting the personal boundaries of my clients.
• I commit to promoting myself and my profession honestly with the aim of educating both my peers and the public so that they may be empowered to understand the benefits that massage provides.
•  I commit to complying with the laws of my city, county, and state and abiding by them to the best of my ability.

 

Member Requirements

We have a few simple requirements

• You must have 100 hours of training to be covered in our policy. However, if you use Hot Stones in your practice, you must also have 100 hours of training exclusively for hot stone use.
• Your CEU requirements are the same as the state you practice in.
• You abide by all state and local laws where you practice.

 

Did you know that hot stone burns cause the largest claims in the massage industry?

If you are using safe equipment, heating the stone to a safe temperature and cleaning the stones regularly, you shouldn’t have any problems.

But if a burn should occur, it can be a pricey claim. Even second-degree burns can be serious enough to warrant a skin graft and take several weeks to heal. That is why our insurance only covers massage professionals who have at least 100 hours of training exclusive to the use of hot stones. The requirement might seem like a lot of training and a lot of money to spend on courses, but when it comes to reducing the chance that a client will get hurt, it is worth taking the precaution to ensure that each session is done properly, with the lowest risk.

The NAMT has recognized that there are only a few courses available for massage professionals to learn how to properly use hot stones. Most of these courses aren’t lengthy enough to even put a dent in our 100-hour requirement. As a result, we have sent letters to the massage schools expressing the need for further hot stone training.

If you are a massage professional looking to get insurance and you do not have 100 hours of training under your belt for hot stones, we cannot cover you for that portion of your work. If you decide you cannot join us because of our hot stone policy, then we urge you to seek out more training when you have the time – it will only benefit both you and your client.

 

Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of our members and are committed to protecting your information. We obtain the minimum personal information needed to provide you our services, and we do not share or sell your information to anyone else.