In order for the professional relationship to work well, it is important that both the client and the therapist have a clear understanding of the policies that will determine the scope of their working relationship. To clarify and explain what the client can expect from the therapist and what the therapist will need from the client, the following policies have been developed. It is important the client be adequately informed about all the procedures relating to therapeutic massage in order to provide informed consent to the massage practitioner prior to the massage session.