Native American Indigenous Church Inc. (N.A.I.C.)
CODE Of ETHICS: THAI YOGA AND THAI MASSAGE
Members recognize their intrinsic involvement in the entire community of life on the planet Earth. Members recognize the sacredness and relatedness of all living beings and the Earth, the environment that gives life and sustains them.
2. Professional Conduct:
N.A.I.C. members conduct themselves professionally and ethically; they perform only those services for which they are qualified and honestly represent their education, certification, professional affiliations, and other qualifications. N.A.I.C. Members also agree to honestly express their level of recognition according to N.A.I.C. guidelines in all advertising media, websites, etc. They do not in any way profess to practice medicine or psychotherapy unless licensed by their state or country to do so. N.A.I.C. members who give or receive sessions and services between themselves agree to abide by the N.A.I.C. Association Articles of Education and Healthcare Membership.
3. Health History and Referrals:
N.A.I.C. members keep accurate client records, including body and mind health history profiles. They discuss problems that may contraindicate approved procedures and techniques and refer their clients to appropriate medical or psychological care.
4. Professional Appearance:
N.A.I.C. members pay close attention to cleanliness and professional appearance of self and clothing, linens and equipment, and the office/ contact environment in general. They endeavor to provide a relaxing atmosphere, giving attention to proper scheduling and clarity about fees.
5. Communication and Confidentiality:
N.A.I.C. members maintain transparent and honest communications with their clients and keep all client information, whether medical or personal, strictly confidential. They disclose techniques used, appropriately identifying each in the scope of their professional practice.
6. Intention and Trust:
N.A.I.C. members are encouraged to establish and maintain trust in the client relationship and to establish clear objectives and boundaries within a safe atmosphere.
7. Respect for Clients:
N.A.I.C. members respect the client’s physical and emotional state and do not abuse clients through inappropriate actions or speech nor take advantage of the therapeutic relationship. They in no way participate in sexual activity with a client. They consider the client’s comfort zone for touch and degree of pressure and honor their requests as much as possible within personal, professional, and ethical limits. They acknowledge each person’s inherent worth and individuality and do not discriminate against clients or colleagues unjustly.
8. Professional Integrity:
N.A.I.C. members present Thai Style Healing Arts and Yoga Therapy professionally and compassionately, representing themselves, their lineage, and their practice accurately and ethically. They conduct their business honestly, bringing an excellent reputation to all the schools. They do not give fraudulent information, misrepresent N.A.I.C. or themselves to students or clients, or act in a manner derogatory to the nature and positive intention of N.A.I.C. Practitioner members do not give out certificates for which they are not qualified nor give certificates to unqualified persons. Only Certified Instructors or above may give or issue certifications according to their level of recognition.
9. Professional Courtesy:
N.A.I.C. members respect the standards of the various N.A.I.C. modalities and respect Service marks, Trademark, and Copyright Laws. Professional courtesy includes respecting all ethical professionals in speech, writing, and communicating clearly with others. They do not take clients from other practitioners.
10. Professional Excellence:
N.A.I.C. members strive for professional excellence by regularly assessing personal and professional strengths and weaknesses and by continued education, diligent study, and training.
Members agree to the above ten standards of our Code of Ethics as a precondition to their being granted recognition and member status. Any infringement or violation of this ethical code is grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of member status and all privileges without notice.
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