As a member of the Energy Medicine Professional Association, I agree and commit to abide by and uphold the following Code of Ethics.

1. Work Within My Scope of Practice

I will use my modalities within the scope of my training, experience, current licensing, and credentials.

I will accurately represent myself to the public in accordance with my credentials.

If the needs of a client are beyond my abilities, I will refer the client to a competent professional for care.

I agree to practice within the guidelines of this Code of Ethics.

2. Provide Respectful Care

I pledge to treat clients with respect, courtesy, care, and consideration.

I respect each client’s individuality, beliefs, inherent worth, and dignity.

I commit to providing a comfortable and safe environment for clients.

I respect the client’s right to be involved in their treatment, and I commit to empowering clients to provide feedback and alter or discontinue a session at any time.

I practice equality and acceptance and work in partnership with clients to promote healing regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, politics, social status, spiritual practice, or health condition.

The client’s inner process, spiritual practices, and pace of healing are respected and supported.

3. Commit to Accurate Disclosure and Education

I will inform clients of my educational and experiential background and any related credentials I hold, considering each client’s expressed needs and personal circumstances.

I will provide an explanation of the treatment process at a level appropriate to the client’s understanding.

I will clearly and accurately inform clients of the nature and terms of the service before beginning any treatment.

4. Commit to Obtaining Informed Consent

I recognize the client’s right to determine what happens to their body.

I will fully inform clients of choices relating to their care and disclose policies and limitations that may affect their care, assisting them in making informed decisions.

I will not provide services without obtaining the client’s signed informed consent, or the consent of the client’s guardian or advocate, to the session plan.

5. Protect Confidentiality

I affirm that I will protect client confidentiality at all times.

I will keep all client records in a secure and private place in accordance with state and federal regulations.

I will disclose information only with the client’s written consent, within the limits of the law.

I will document client health information and treatment findings appropriately, according to my training and the setting.

Information will be shared only with the client’s written permission.

6. Maintain Legal Compliance

I agree that I am responsible for understanding and complying with local, state, provincial, and federal laws and regulations where I practice.

I understand that I am expected to understand any legal restrictions or requirements connected with any professional license or credential that I hold, work within my scope of practice, and comply accordingly.

I will maintain the appropriate business licenses according to local and state or provincial requirements.

7. Commit to Professionalism

I commit to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity and to serving the best interests of clients at all times.

I will maintain and respect professional boundaries with clients at all times.

I pledge to respect colleagues in my modality and in other modalities and to model professional courtesy in my behavior and business practices.

I will promote the energy-medicine profession by committing to continually improving my skills through education and practice.