Code of Ethics: Moral Principles and Practices for Reiki Massage Therapists

Conduct your activities within the law and in a professional manner

• Engage in no illegal or immoral activities with clients
• Avoid sexual intentions, contact, comments and innuendos
• Refrain from conduct which might be construed as inappropriate
• Do not use any mind-altering drugs before or during professional services
• Keep up a professional appearance in yourself and your work environment
• Honor the values and beliefs of others, as well as your own way of being
• Inform the client as to what might occur, at the beginning and end of each session
• Maintain client confidentiality, respecting the client’s right to privacy

Do no harm to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of yourself and others

• Replace negative thoughts, worries and anger with truth, love and compassion
• Practice loving-kindness in thoughts, words and behaviors, knowing Reiki will do no harm
• Avoid forceful and manipulative techniques which may be invasive to the client
• Respect the client’s boundaries, as well as those of your own
• Treat yourself and each client with courtesy, empathy and dignity
• Provide proper draping, to ensure safety and comfort of the client
• Work in coordination with other health care professionals for the client’s highest good
• Maintain good health habits and help clients and others to do likewise

Respect the client, yourself and the oneness of all life

• Relax, in mind and body, and open to the flow of Reiki
• Apply appropriate physical, emotional and mental Reiki symbols
• Be sincere and use good judgment in the application of Reiki Massage
• Give full attention to the client’s body language and emotional releases
• Understand the psychology of therapeutic relationships and power differentials
• Stay clear and focused on the client’s intention, letting go of your ego
• Remain open to results, rather than directing or being attached to them
• Avoid sharing insights, unless the client requests such
• Express appropriate thanks, truthfulness and authentic feelings, without betraying promises

Promote unity of mind, body and spirit

• Communicate the Usui methods of natural healing, including harmony with higher powers
• Express the interconnectedness of all beings, and explain the essence of Reiki Massage
• Move gradually, joyfully and sensitively, for the client’s ease,in an energetic circuit
• Use a gentle and firm touch, being aware of client’s physical and psychological boundaries
• Support the client’s unfolding in a manner that is responsive and comfortable
• Listen to, feel, and observe senses and intuitions of yourself and your client in the present
• Be patient and minimize stress by keeping anger and worry at bay
• Eliminate thoughts and practices that are a barrier to superior performance
• Thank your Reiki lineage and other higher powers for their ethical guidance

Provide the highest quality service to each client, demonstrating no prejudice

• Recognize the individuality, beauty and worth of all people and all faiths
• Acknowledge the value, grace and splendor in each individual, without discrimination
• Avoid sexist, racist, homophobic, greedy or destructive thoughts
• Develop a heightened sense of self-accountability, while releasing judgments of self and others
• Practice deep caring, being attentive, supportive and nurturing
• Perform in a prayerful, self-motivated, and humble manner
• Trust in Reiki and your inner guidance toward well being at all levels
• Assume responsibility for situations, and encourage clients to be responsible for themselves
• Empower each client for self healing and moral development
• Show gratitude for the client’s uniqueness and contributions to the session

Follow professional business practices and exceed expectations

• Organize your work, and systematically maintain client schedules and accurate records
• Use professional business cards and stationery, and return calls promptly
• Practice truth in advertising, properly explaining the value of Reiki Massage
• Charge a fair price for your services, being both modest and generous
• Keep others informed of your services through mailings, computers and presentations
• Represent your qualifications and abilities factually, and make referrals as appropriate
• Make neither diagnoses nor prescriptions, maintaining appropriate scope of work
• Keep your professional and private lives separate, being sensitive and forthright
• Maintain Reiki Massage principles, in addition to your integrity

Continuously assess and improve your professional training and excellence

• Periodically evaluate your strengths, weaknesses and desired areas of growth
• Set performance goals and take action for self improvement, in a timely manner
• Practice healing yourself, learning from both positive and negative experiences
• Enhance your qualifications, knowledge and skills, contributing further to the profession
• Use only techniques which are for the client’s highest good, avoiding unwanted surprises
• Work on your own ease, integrity and trust in Reiki
• Maintain your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being
• Thank yourself for taking principled action and causing no harm

Work with organizations and individuals to improve your profession

• Educate the public to eliminate negative concepts and to raise the profession’s image
• Let physicians and others know of your professional services and high business standards
• Value other professionals, regardless of organizational affiliations
• Show compassion for those who would cast doubt on the profession
• Maintain alliances with other health care professionals
• Participate in public events which promote client wellness and enhance the profession
• Build and maintain a good reputation through loyalty, honesty and integrity
• Serve the well being of all, and express gratitude for help toward the highest good
• Keep up to date on professional developments, while appraising your own competencies