Ethics and Best Practices for Washington State Massage Therapists (4 CE Hours)
Instructor: Essie Hicks
Ethics and Best Practices for Washington State Massage Therapists (4 CE Hours)
This 4-hour continuing education course equips massage therapists with a clear understanding of Washington State laws, regulations, and professional standards of practice. Participants will review WAC 246-830-560 and related rules, with focused discussion on boundaries, informed consent, recordkeeping, advertising, and ethical decision-making. Best practices for communication, client safety, and professional conduct are emphasized through real-world examples relevant to modern practice.
The course is led by Essie Hicks, MPA, LMT, C-MLD, an award-winning massage therapist and educator who has been in practice since 1999. With a Master of Public Administration degree and extensive teaching experience, Essie brings a unique perspective that bridges hands-on clinical work with a strong foundation in policy and professional ethics. Participants will leave confident in their ability to navigate state requirements while upholding the highest ethical standards.
This training will take place over Zoom, and a link will be sent out to participants before class.
Racial Equity in Healing Work: A Transformative Deep Dive for Massage Therapists
Examine your practice through the lenses of
Power
Trust
Accessibility
Leave this course with tangible, actionable steps to implement in your practice immediately and a plan to follow through!
This course helps you to unpack how racial inequities shape healing spaces and why neutrality is not enough.
Therapists will gain a greater understanding of Equitable Healing Leadership and how to apply it in their work.
This course is led by Dr. Sarah Lloyd, a community changemaker, speaker, and advocate.
there aren't many organizational challenges she hasn't faced...and overcome….she has extensive lived-experience navigating the impact of inequitable structures first-hand.
this means that dr. sarahlloyd is uniquely positioned to provide support, advocacy, and thought partnership for leaders determined to do dope shit in their communities.