Natural Therapist & Wellness Coach

Professional bodies

I am, or have been, a member of the following organizations, which are committed to furthering the relevant profession through development of high standards of practice.

Current Membership

Practitioner Member, Bowen Therapist's Association of Queensland

Member, International BodyTalk Association

Practitioner/Master Member, Australian Reiki Connection

Past Membership

Fellow, Australian Institute of Environmental Health

Associate, Safety Institute of Australia

Member, Royal Society of Health

Contribution to Professional Organisations

Queensland Representative, Australian Reiki Connection

Member of the Management Committee, Bowen Therapist's Association of Queensland

National Committee Member, Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia

Continuing Professional Development

My continuing membership of these professional bodies at practitioner level is contingent on my commitment to the continuing development of my professional skills and knowledge.

Code of Ethics

Each of the professional bodies of which I am a member requires its members to strictly adhere to its Code of Ethics. The consequence of not adhering to the Code is termination of membership.

The three Codes are set out below.

Ethics > BodyTalk | Bowen Therapy | Reiki

International BodyTalk Association

Code of Ethics

As a member of the International BodyTalk Association, I hereby pledge to abide by the IBA Code of Ethics as outlined below.

Client Relationships:

• I shall endeavour to serve the best interests of my clients at all times and to provide the highest quality service possible.
• I shall maintain clear and honest communications with my clients and shall keep client communications confidential.

Professionalism:

• I shall maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, providing services in an ethical and professional manner in relation to my clientele, other health care professionals, and the general public.
• I shall respect the rights of all ethical practitioners and will cooperate with all health care professionals in a friendly and professional manner.
• I shall refrain from the use of any mind-altering drugs, alcohol, or intoxicants prior to or during professional sessions.
• I shall endeavour, to the best of my ability and circumstance to continue my education in BodyTalk and stay abreast of the latest developments.

Scope of Practice/Appropriate Techniques:

• I shall not perform manipulations or adjustments of the human skeletal structure, diagnose, prescribe, or provide any other service, procedure, or therapy which requires a license to practice chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry, orthopedics, psychotherapy, acupuncture, dermatology, cosmetology, or any other profession or branch of medicine unless specifically licensed to do so.

Image/Advertising Claims:

• I shall strive to project a professional image for myself, my business or place of employment, and the BodyTalk profession in general.
• I shall actively participate in educating the public regarding the actual benefits of BodyTalk.
• I shall practice honesty in advertising, promote my services ethically and in good taste, and practice and/or advertise only those techniques for which I have received adequate training and/or certification.
• I shall not make false claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered.

BOWEN THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATED

CODE OF ETHICS

I, John Waldock –

• Set a credible, honourable and ethical example to the best of my ability, as a member of the Bowen Therapists Association of Queensland Inc.
  
• Conduct my work with the highest integrity.
  
• Honour and respect practitioners of all other healing modalities.
  
• Respect the rights and dignity of the client.
  
• Abide by the practice guidelines stipulated by the Association.
  
• Act at all times to provide an appropriate service for all clients under care.
  
• Maintain at all times the highest standard of professional competence and strive continually to update and extend my professional knowledge and skill.
  
• Recognise the extent and limitations of my professional expertise and undertake only those activities that are within my competence.
  
• Hold in confidence all personal information entrusted to myself except where further professional liaison is in the best interest of the client or if required by law or with the client's permission.
  
• Honour my personal commitment to my profession through compassion and caring towards those in need.
  

AUSTRALIAN REIKI CONNECTION INC.

(ARC Inc)

CODE OF ETHICS

By personal choice, members of the Australian Reiki Connection Inc. agree to adopt, follow and support the following Code of Ethics of the ARC Inc:

1. To respect the inherent dignity of individuals, clients, students, colleagues, other healers and people from all walks of life.
2. To act with integrity and on the basis of a well informed conscience at all times.
3. To actively practice and promote the Reiki Ideals expounded by Dr. Mikao Usui and to continue to honour the original Code of Ethics of ARC Inc which was based upon these ideals.
4. To conduct healing & teaching in a responsible manner, consistent with the safety, health and welfare of the community.
5. To be honest and realistic when making statements about the possible outcomes of Reiki treatments, and wherever possible, to base comments upon reliable information, experience and current research.
6. To endeavour to improve the community's understanding of Reiki, its applications, potential benefits and challenges.
7. To act in fairness, honesty and in good faith towards all people regardless of such factors as personal wealth, race, religion, gender, disability, age or national origin.
8. To assist wherever appropriate, colleagues, co-workers and Reiki channels in their continuing professional development.