Gendai Reiki Network Australia Code of Ethics

  1. The member’s intention is always to support the health and well being of the client.
  2. The client is entitled to truth, confidentiality and respect.
  3. The client has the right to refuse any form of treatment or disregard advice.
  4. Members shall not refuse a client on the basis of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation or political belief.
  5. Members shall not refuse or withdraw services without reasonable cause. Some examples of “reasonable cause” are the member’s personal safety, or if an illegal or unjust action is taken or proposed by the client.
  6. Members should retain accurate and up-to-date records for the client in a secure location. Such records must be considered confidential. No information contained in the records should be released without the prior written consent of the client unless there is a legal requirement to do so ( eg the service of a valid subpoena)
  7. Members should dress in a professional manner consistent with the holistic service being provided.
  8. Members shall not take physical, sexual, psychological or financial advantage of the client.
  9. Members must not interfere in any way with the client’s personal affairs.
  10. Members shall not practice or teach Reiki if they are affected by any condition or substance which compromises the quality of their services.
  11. Members will never ask or permit a client to disrobe.
  12. Members will never touch the genital or anal areas or breasts or areola of their client. Nor will the client be permitted to touch a practitioner in such manner.
  13. When the client has given permission for “hands-on” therapy, members shall use light hand pressure on the client’s body. There is no need to rub or manipulate any body part. If the client has not given permission for “hands-on” therapy, the member will complete the Reiki session with the hands above the body.
  14. Members must not overreach their limits of competence and training.
  15. Members must not claim that Reiki can cure any medical, psychological, nor any other condition.
  16. Unless qualified to do so, members must not diagnose, prescribe medication or advise a client to cease taking medication.
  17. Members should refer a client to another practitioner or organization if necessary.
  18. If the member uses another therapy in conjunction with Reiki, it must be explained to the client and consent obtained.
  19. Members should continually improve their knowledge and skills.
  20. Members should encourage public education and awareness of Reiki and the development generally of health-enhancing lifestyles.
  21. Teaching members should not encourage the practice of Reiki by persons who are untrained or not competent.
  22. Teaching members should not grant certificates to anyone whose skills or ethical conduct they have a valid reason to doubt. Teaching members should report such cases to GRNA.
  23. Advertising should be discrete, offering information about the qualifications of the practitioner and the therapy and treatment available.
  24. Any use of the GRNA logo is subject to approval by the GRNA board.
  25. Members agree that any breach of this code may leave them subject to legal or other action by GRNA including loss or suspension of membership and /or publication of their breach to members and others.
  26. Members acknowledge, in particular, that any breach of 10,11,12 or 13 will result in immediate suspension and termination of their membership.
  27. Members are responsible for reporting any breaches of this Code by another member to the Board of Management of GRNA
  28. Members acknowledge that a Code of Ethics cannot be exhaustive and they must behave in a manner consistent with the ethical standards of the country in which they reside.
  29. It is understood that GRNA is not legally liable for actions or lack of them on the part of members in fulfilment of their membership of GRNA.