We Can Do Better
ecently, I had a client told me that he used to go to an upscale spa
regularly because he liked the work of a massage therapist there. One day, the therapist told him that he doesn't need to pay such premium prices if he chooses to work with her directly. He declined and he no longer felt comfortable working with her any more.
This made me rethink about what constitutes a true professional. It seems that having knowledge, experience, and even compassion in our work and toward our clients or patients isn't enough to fully develop
our professionalism. Understanding and adhering our ethics can be quite a challenge for some therapists and trainers. While it may seem common sense at first, we could step over our scope of practice or make poor decisions at the moment that could cost our practice or make a negative impression of our professions. A rotten apple could spoil the whole barrel, as an old saying goes.
This issue focuses mostly on ethics and related topics. For some, this may be a review; for others, it's foreign, even for experienced therapists or trainers.
Sincerely,
Nick Ng, BA, CMT
Founder of Massage & Fitness Magazine
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