NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101

Ethics is a complex concept that is simultaneously an incredibly important concept. Nearly every day most of us in the field of bodywork and massage are faced with ethical concerns, Sometimes small.... sometimes not so small. Whether these ethical dilemmas arise between ourselves and the clients we are working with or, perhaps an employer that we are working for or, even the ethical issues that arise between peers or coworkers, they all deserve a deeper examination.

Taking a closer look at the complex structure of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, as well as its development within each individual, and how trauma can affect the human nervous system will create a meaningful perspective on how each individual human interprets, processes, and reacts to the world that surrounds us. It is in this way we can better understand many of the ethical scenarios we face regularly and support ourselves and our clients in very crucial ways.

The decisions that we make that the actions that we engage in not only reflect our own personal and professional code of ethics, but also have a significant effect upon the industry of massage and bodywork as a whole. A strong and clear understanding of the ethical principles that guide each and everyone of us through our days is essential to support healthy work practices and professional relationships. Join Jonathan Primack BA~ LMT # 10789 as we look at the concept of ethics through the intricate and fascinating lens of neuroscience.

Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and power point presentation and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion concerning the topics being presented. Specifics include: a working code of ethics, a look at some of the essential organs of the nervous system and how they play a role in the development of human behavior, comparisons between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, policies and practices that help support and ethical massage practice.