Thai Healing Alliance
Goals & Objectives
With respect and gratitude to the Thai people and Thai culture, and to further the understanding and practice of traditional Thai healing arts throughout the world, THAI
was established as a member-based non-profit organization of students, practitioners and teachers of traditional Thai healing arts. These disciplines include
Nuad Boran (known in various forms as traditional Thai Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Yoga Therapy, jap sen, sen therapy, etc.). THAI also recognizes Thai herbal traditions (Thai Ayurveda, Thai spa therapies), and related Thai folk healing arts.
The goals and objectives of our organization are as follows:
a) To help bring about a heightened awareness of traditional healing arts steeped in the ancient traditions of Thailand and distinct from other therapies such as Chinese
medicine, Indian ayurvedic medicine, western massage, etc.
b) To spread news and relevant information about traditional Thai healing throughout the world
c) To provide a forum for networking and growth among all members, and outreach to the extended international community
d) To set guidelines for basic standardization and acknowledged levels of study and expertise among member practitioners and teachers of Thai healing arts
e) To host and co-sponsor workshops and presentations relevant to Thai healing arts, and hold semi-annual conferences dealing with issues relevant to their study, practice and dissemination throughout the world
Thai Healing Alliance Code of Ethics
All members of THAI agree to abide by the following code of ethics.
1. DILIGENT STUDY (“Study diligently the techniques and the practice")
I agree to keep my practice up to date by seeing clients regularly, practicing, and pursuing my studies through continuing education and refresher courses. I agree to not perform massages if I have fallen out of practice for an extended period of time.
2. PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY (“Do not practice in a public place or in a place that is otherwise unsuitable")
I agree to respect the privacy and the confidentiality of any and all clients from now into the future. I further agree to not disclose to a third party any personal information a client may confidentially share with me.
3. REASONABLE COMPENSATION (“Do not ask for any gains")
I agree to charge a fair price for an excellent service, and to set fees for my services commensurate with my experience and expertise.
4. RESPECT FOR OTHER PRACTITIONERS (“Do not take patients from another practitioner")
I agree to not coerce or manipulate clients of another practitioner to receive my services.
5. MAINTAIN HUMILITY (“Do not boast about your knowledge")
I agree to market myself honestly within the parameters of my experience, and to represent myself only at the level of membership I maintain according to the policies of the Thai Healing Alliance.
6. SEEK GUIDANCE (“Ask advice and listen to people who know more than you")
I agree to continue to hone my skills as a practitioner by pursuing continuing education, taking courses and workshops, reading, doing research and engaging in work and study with other practitioners. I understand and acknowledge that my practice is a life-long pursuit of knowledge.
7. MAINTAIN DIGNITY (“Bring a good reputation to the tradition")
I agree to uphold a high standard of professional ethics, and to avoid any behavior that would tarnish the reputation of traditional Thai healing arts. This includes refraining from any and all sexual massage, and refraining from engaging in Thai massage when either party is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY (“Do not give a certificate to a person who is not qualified")
I agree to not formally teach Nuad Thai to any person unless I am an Instructor or Institutional member of THAI, and engaged in a training course recognized by THAI. I also agree to make clear to my students that the practice of Thai massage is subject to all local laws and ordinances.
9. BE GRATEFUL (“Give thanks to the Father Doctor before and after a session")
I agree to maintain a spiritual approach to my professional healing practice, and to continually work through my practice for the betterment of myself, my clients and mankind.
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