HANDS can...
say hello, goodbye, create, communicate, express, help, comfort, Soothe, love, receive, relax, touch, heal

HANDS are...
powerful & magical

Sharon H Petry, LMT, PFT
Licensed Massage Therapist
#MSG001314

For an Appointment Call
(570) 664 - 1990

massage therapist code of ethics

Client Relationships

• I endeavor to serve the best interests of my clients at all times and provide the highest quality service possible.
• I maintain clear and honest communications with my clients and keep client information and discussions strictly confidential.
• I acknowledge the limitations of my skills and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate qualified health care professional.
• I shall in no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advances as a massage therapy practitioner.

Professionalism

• I maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, providing services in an ethical and professional manner to my clientele.
• I respect the rights of all ethical practitioners and cooperate with all health care professionals in a friendly and professional manner.
• I refrain from the use of any mind-altering drugs, alcohol, or intoxicants prior to or during professional sessions.
• I always dress in a professional manner in attire suitable and consistent with accepted business and professional practice.
• I am not affiliated with or employed by any business that utilizes any form of sexual suggestiveness or explicit sexuality in its advertising or promotion of services, or in the actual practice of its services.

Scope of Practice / Appropriate Techniques

• I provide services within the scope my training. I will not employ bodywork techniques for which I have not had adequate training and shall represent my education, training, qualifications and abilities honestly.
• I am conscious of the intent of the services that I am providing and am aware of and practice good judgment regarding the application of the bodywork techniques I utilize.
• I do not perform manipulations or adjustments of the human skeletal structure nor do I diagnose, prescribe or provide any other service, procedure or therapy which requires a license to practice such as chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry, orthopedics, psychotherapy, acupuncture, dermatology, cosmetology, or any other profession or branch of medicine.
• I am thoroughly educated and understand the physiological effects of the specific massage techniques I utilize in order to determine whether such application is contraindicated and/or to determine the most beneficial techniques to apply to a given individual.
• I do not apply bodywork techniques in those cases where they may be contraindicated without a written referral from the client's primary care provider.

Image / Advertising Claims

• I strive to project a professional image for myself, my business, and the profession in general.
• I actively participate in educating the public regarding the actual benefits of massage therapy.
• I practice honesty in advertising, promote my services ethically and in good taste, and practice and/or advertise only those techniques for which I have received adequate training and/or certification.
• I shall not make false claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered.

Please contact me for an appointment
(570) 664 - 1990