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Mission To provide the highest quality professional service every time Vision Help everyone experience the benefits of healthy movement Expected Conduct ü Always maintain the highest quality professional conduct ü Provide a healthy environment to help facilitate health improvements ü Be medically, physically and psychologically fit to work ü Consistently deliver the best possible service every time ü Continually expand knowledge and skills to improve service ü Maintain and safely store client records and information
Please note that later in 2008 Focus On Massage will change its name to Focus On Movement Client’s Rights
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Remedial
Massage
should be conducted in a
secure and private area where you have the ability to undress and dress in private.
The therapist should not be present at this stage and you will be asked to lie on the table and cover yourself with an
appropriate towel or cover. It is normal practice for underpants to be worn. During the massage, towels should be
used to cover any part of the body not directly receiving treatment.
Clients have the
right to ask the therapist to stop any
treatment immediately and decide whether to
continue. Clients should check their expectations of each treatment's outcome are similar to their therapists' expectations. Experiencing pain, headache or bruising after treatment can be a post-treatment outcome. Always check with the therapist if you are not sure of any of these outcomes. In Infant Massage Classes the atmosphere should be positive, fun, welcoming and enjoyable where everyone is encouraged and given an opportunity to openly express their ideas, attitudes and concerns. It is the responsibility of the parents to ensure their own personal welfare and their child's needs are always met, including altering any participation in any activity to suit their comfort level. Client’s Records
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confidential medical history of the client
should precede any massage treatment or session to
determine what treatment is
appropriate. It also assists by highlighting any
crucial conditions that contraindicate (prohibit)
certain techniques or require referral if necessary.
A comprehensive history also helps determine
realistic future outcomes. Client records are regularly maintained (at each visit), safely stored and all information contained within them is strictly confidential. Informed client consent must be gained before a client's details are discussed with another health care professional - in such cases, a client's signed consent is required and client is informed when this happens. Only health funds can request access to client records without the client needing to be notified - a client's membership in the health fund provides adequate consent. About Focus On Massage Focus On Massage is owned and managed by Christine Jervis, a university graduate (Degree in Journalism and Sports Studies 2001) with the relevant qualifications in Massage (Certificate IV Massage 2004, Diploma of Remedial Massage 2006, Certified Infant Massage Instructor 2007) and Swimming (Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety 2004, Austswim Teacher of Infant Aquatics 2005). Christine also has two years experience working as a photographer specialising in family and children’s portraiture whilst undergoing business management training and doing further photography study (Diploma of Freelance Photography 2002). In her younger years, a vast amount of Christine’s time was spent in the swimming environment, competing at State and National Levels in the sport for many years whilst maintaining an extremely active academic and professional schedule. As such, she enjoys working in an aquatic environment and with anything swimming related. She is also very passionate about motor sports. Christine is constantly attending seminars, workshops and conferences to obtain more knowledge and skills to apply to her business. Christine’s primary focus is to provide a professional service that helps improve everyone’s quality of life through healthy movement. One of her major interests lies in working with infants and children but she also enjoys the diversity of working with a whole variety of different clients. Christine has professional membership in: ü Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) ü Massage Australia (MA) ü Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) ü International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) ü Infant Massage Australia ü Australian Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association (ASCTA) ü Austswim
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Always select a person or business who has membership to
an association because membership is only available to qualified
professionals who have formal accredited qualifications,
current insurance, up-to-date First Aid qualifications
and are committed to continuing professional
development. The AAMT The Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that fosters high standards of ethical and professional practice and currently self regulates the Massage Therapy industry. AAMT provides an online abundance of information regarding all things related to massage, including a database linking information to all Australian health funds. The AAMT has an annual national conference and has a very high standard of ongoing professional development.
Visit www.aamt.com.au today Massage Australia Massage Australia (MA) primarily consists of professional members and publishes a high quality massage journal/magazine which is also available for the general public to purchase at most newsagencies. MA maintains a national referral and information database with information available to health funds and members are required to accept professional, legal and ethical responsibilities to protect both the massage practitioner and the general public.
Visit www.massageaustralia.com.au today Sports Medicine Australia Sports Medicine Australia is a multi-disciplinary national association for all things related to sports medicine and sports science. Expert information, advice and commentary is provided on a diverse range of issues including health issues, gender equity, drugs in sport and safe sport participation - for active people from weekend enthusiasts of all ages to elite level competition. Ongoing professional development is offered and the online resources and information is highly recommended.
Visit www.sma.org.au today The IAIM
The International Association of Infant
Massage (IAIM) is the Global leader in creating the most
comprehensive infant massage course guidelines,
international curriculum and network.
Visit www.iaim.com.au today Infant Massage Australia Infant Massage Australia (IMA) was established to purely cater for an Australian infant massage market. The IMA’s mission is to inspire all parents and children to experience the power of touch and create strong communication to help form bonds that establish lifelong benefits including the formation of secure relationships. Its website contains a lot of information regarding infant massage and also a helpful resource link.
Visit www.infantmassage.org.au today ASCTA Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers’ Association (ASCTA) is the peak professional body providing education, accreditation, professional development and ongoing support for swimming coaches and teachers. ASCTA publishes many swimming-related publications and articles and in Queensland, anyone can subscribe to the “Q-swimmer newsletters”. An excellent website for all things related to swimming.
Visit www.ascta.com today Swim Australia (SA) is closely associated with ASCTA - its sole mission is to focus on “learn to swim” in Australia. As such, its website boasts a “kid’s club” and lots of very helpful information for parents including newsletters with all things related to learning to swim.
Visit www.swimaustralia.org.au today Austswim Austswim has representation in each state in Australia and also has international partnerships and affiliations in the swimming arena. Austswim is the chief body that regulates Australians who are teaching people to “learn to swim”. The entry level requirement is the “Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety” and instructors elect to undergo further study in infant aquatics, competitive strokes, people with disabilities and teaching adults. Austswim’s mission is to provide leadership in the design, development, marketing and delivery of comprehensive, high-quality courses, programs and resources for the training of teachers of swimming and water safety.
Visit www.austswim.com.au today
Please go to the resources page for a list of recommended reading, resources and contact details
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