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benefits and ethics

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Pain Relief

Pain is multi-dimensional and may be better addressed through an integrative approach. Massage therapy is commonly used among people seeking pain management and research suggests that massage is a natural drug-free way to relieve many types of pain, which include, but are not limited to

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  • Chronic Pain

  • Arthritis 

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Lower Back and Hip Pain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Hypertension 

  • Migraines and Tension Headaches 

  • Sciatica

  • Fibromialgia 

  • Postoperative Pain 

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Improved Health

Massage is often offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Research suggests that massage therapy can have many health benefits which include, but are not limited to 

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  • Lower Blood Pressure

  • Improved Immune System 

  • Improved Cardiovascular Health

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Mental Wellness 

In today’s society, many people suffer from differing levels of mental health conditions and as the mental health epidemic continues to grow, more and more people are seeking positive drug-free outcomes from total mind and body approaches such as massage therapy. Recent research suggests that massage can have many beneficial effects for mental conditions which include, but are not limited to

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  • Stress

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety 

  • Insomnia 

  • Dementia 

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

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Physical Fitness

Whether you are a professional athlete or just looking to get in better shape, massage therapy can be used as a positive tool to improve physical fitness. Massage has many beneficial effects on overall fitness, which include, but are not limited to

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  • Improved Range of Motion

  • Improved Flexibility

  • Faster Muscle Recovery

  • Reduced Muscle Tension 

  • Improved Balance

Ethics and Policies

Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality massage therapy/bodywork to those who seek their professional service.

 

Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person by not discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial manner with clients and/or colleagues.

 

Demonstrate professional excellence through regular self-assessment of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness by continued education and training.

 

Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with clients and respect each client’s right to privacy within the constraints of the law.

 

Project a professional image and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

 

Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of self, clients, and associates.

 

Conduct all business and professional activities within their scope of practice and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

 

Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual activities involving their clients in the course of a massage therapy session.

 

Be truthful in advertising and marketing, and refrain from misrepresenting his or her services, charges for services, credentials, training, experience, ability or results.

 

Refrain from engaging in any activity which would violate confidentiality commitments and/or proprietary rights of AMTA or any other person or organization.

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