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i , dft s CODE OF ETHICS • ABMP members shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct. • ABMP members are to provide services within the scope of the ABMP definition of massage/bodywork and the limits of their training. ABMP members are not to employ those massage/bodywork techniques for which they have not had adequate training and shall represent their education, training, qualifications and abilities honestly. • ABMP members will not perform manipulations or "adjustments" of the human skeletal structure, diagnose, prescribe, or provide any other service, procedure, or therapy which requires a license to practice chiropractics, osteopathy,physical therapy, podiatry, orthopedics, psychotherapy, acupuncture or any other profession or branch of medicine unless specifically licensed to do so. • ABMP members shall acknowledge their professional limitations and refer clients to the appropriate medical professional. • ABMP members shall respect the rights of all ethical practitioners, and will cooperate with all health professionals in a friendly and professional manner. • ABMP members shall not make false claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered and should actively participate in educating the public regarding the actual benefits of massage/bodywork. • ABMP members shall conduct their business in a professional and ethical manner in relation to their clientele, business associates, acquaintances and the general public. • ABMP members shall endeavor to serve the best interest of their clients at all times and provide the highest quality service possible. • ABMP members shall maintain clear and honest communications with their clients and shall keep all client communications confidential. ABMP members shall practice honesty in advertising and promote their services ethically and in good taste and shall practice and/or advertise only those techniques for which they have received adequate training and/or certification. 9