The Educated Heart: Professional Guidelines for Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers and Movement Teachers

by Nina M. McIntosh

"The Educated Heart" is destined to become the classic on professional and ethical boundaries in the manual therapies. It is a delightful, indispensable guide for every practitioner and student of the manual therapies. This groundbreaking work demystifies the crucial but under-examined issue of professional boundariesbringing both humanity and humor to the intricacies of shaping an integrity-based practice. "The Educated Heart" "red flags" that signal potential boundary problems, compassionate insights into everyday professional challenges, real-life examples illustrating common pitfalls and helpful strategies, and step-by-step guidelines for making ethical decisions. Also features the wonderful cartoon illustrations of Mari Gayatri Stein.

248 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jen Marin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Educated Heart is a must-read for every bodywork professional. Nina McIntosh clearly lays out a practical approach to ethical behavior in the therapeutic relationship, covering everything from money, to framework, to dual relationships. I first read this book in 2008, early in my own practice. I am glad that I reread it after having more experience under my belt. Maintaining a strong and healthy framework is essential for a successful practice, and this book has helped me see ways I can improve the framework in of own practice. I highly recommend it.