Massage & Myotherapy Australia provides members and the public with Position Statements that are relevant to Massage Therapy, Remedial Massage, Myotherapy and their clients. Position Statements, Practice Guidelines and Policy Statements, are developed in consultation with the Board of Directors who further assess and approve each policy prior to publication and with each review.

The policies and guidelines adopted by the Massage & Myotherapy Australia are based on general moral, ethical and legal standards. Members should note that adherence to these policies and guidelines will not protect Members from the threat of litigation but are designed with the aim of significantly reducing the possibility of the threat of litigation. In certain instances, Members should consider seeking independent advice specific to their own practices.

INFORMED CONSENT

• Informed Consent Form – August 2021
• Therapeutic Massage – Client History – August 2021
• Remedial Massage – Client History – August 2021
• Myotherapy – Client History – August 2021

ETHICS AND COMPLAINTS

• Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice
• Guide to the Prevention and Management of Sexual Misconduct
• Referral of Ethical Complaints
• Disciplinary Dispute Resolution Procedure
• Complaint Form
• Member Bullying and Harassment Policy
• Fraudulent Use of Provider Numbers Procedure Guidelines

MODALITIES

• Approved Modalities Guidelines
• Exercise Prescription and Corrective Exercise Position Statement
• Mobilisation V Manipulation Position Statement

PREGNANCY

• Pregnancy Massage Position Statement
• Pregnancy Massage Guidelines

TMJ

• Temporomandibular Joint Treatment Practice Guidelines
• Temporomandibular Joint Treatment Position Statements

MYOFASCIAL DRY NEEDLING

• Myofascial Dry Needling Position Statement
• Myofascial Dry Needling Practice Guidelines

MASSAGE & MYOTHERAPY AUSTRALIA

• Privacy Statement Policy
• Collection Statement
• Social Media Policy
• Customer Service Charter
• Continuing Professional Education Position Statement
• Whistleblowers Policy

MEMBERSHIP

• Constitution
• Life Member

ANTERIOR AND LATERAL CHEST MASSAGE

• Anterior and Lateral Chest Massage Guidelines
• Anterior and Lateral Chest Massage Policy
• Anterior and Lateral Informed Consent
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Anterior and Lateral Chest

OTHER

• Clinical Settings
• Draping Policy
• Electrical and Medical Devices Position Statement
• Treatment of Children and Vulnerable People Practice Guidelines
• Online Video Consultation (Telehealth)

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding a Massage & Myotherapy Australia policy, practice guideline or position statement, please email info@massagemyotherapy.com.au