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As Members of TAMT all Texas Licensed Massage Therapists shall:

Provide quality care to those who seek professional massage therapy and maintain high standards of professional competence.

Recognize the scope of massage therapy and refer to other health care professionals when appropriate for client/patient health and well-being.

Honestly represent their education, certifications, and professional affiliations while advertising their practices accurately and with professional integrity.

Administer all sessions/treatments in a professional manner with respect for client/patient privacy, confidentiality, boundaries, and safety.

Maintain accurate and honest records, a clean and professional work environment, and high standards of personal hygiene.

Respect the client's/patient's right to continue, modify, or discontinue massage therapy at any time, and respect the integrity of each person by avoiding any sexual conduct/activity involving their client/patient.

Respect all ethical health care practitioners and work together amicably to promote health and natural healing.

Invest in their communities by fostering an understanding and acceptance of massage therapy as a valuable health service, abide by all laws governing the practice of massage, and work for the repeal or revision of laws detrimental to the legitimate practice of massage therapy.

This is a declaration of the general principles of acceptable professional and ethical conduct for members of the Texas Association of Massage Therapists and shall be consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.