AMSA professional standards provide a clear framework for ethical, safe and responsible massage practice. They are designed to support practitioners, protect clients and strengthen public confidence in Australia's massage industry.
The framework establishes professional expectations that members can apply across clinical practice, client care and business operations.
These standards establish the professional expectations that guide AMSA members in delivering safe, respectful, ethical and responsible massage services.
Members must act honestly, respectfully and responsibly in all professional dealings.
Client wellbeing must remain central to every assessment, treatment and professional decision.
Clients must receive clear information and provide informed consent before treatment begins.
Appropriate physical, emotional and professional boundaries must be maintained at all times.
Personal and health information must be handled securely and only used for legitimate professional purposes.
Members must work within their education, competence and lawful scope of practice.
Treatment environments must be clean, safe, professional and suitable for client care.
Accurate records and transparent professional processes support safe care and public confidence.
The Standards explain what is expected in practice, while the Code of Ethics sets out the values and principles that guide professional decision-making.