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• ABMP members shall strive to project a professional image for themselves, their business or place of employment and the profession in general. • ABMP massagelbodywork practitioners shall be conscious of the intent of the services that they are providing, be aware of and practice good judgement regarding the scope of massage/bodywork techniques applied. • ABMP members are to be thoroughly educated and understand the physiological effects of the specific massage/bodywork techniques utilized in order to determine whether such application is contraindicated and/or to determine the most beneficial techniques to apply to a given individual. • ABMP members shall not apply massage/bodywork techniques in those cases where they may be contraindicated without a written referral from the clients primary care provider. • ABMP members shall refrain from the use of illegal drugs, alcohol or intoxicants prior to or during professional massage/bodywork sessions. • ABMP members shall always dress in a professional manner. Proper dress being defined as attire suitable and consistent With accepted 'business and professional practices. • ABMP members will in no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advance while acting in the capacity of a massage/bodywork practitioner. • ABMP members shall not be 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. • Definition of Massage/Bodywork Massage/bodywork shall be defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human. Application of massage/bodywork techniques may include but is not specifically limited to stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, pressure, and those techniques based on manipulation or the application of pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body, which may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or the application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body. The use of oils, lotions, powders, or other lubricants may also be included. Massage/bodywork specifically excludes: Diagnosis, prescription, manipulation or "adjustments" of the human skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure, or therapy which requires a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture or any other profession or branch of medicine. • in