Chapter 47:

Anal Canal


"only perform therapeutic treatments into the anal canal as indicated in the plan of care and only after receiving informed voluntary written consent."

--NCBTMB Standards of Practice VI (g)


Massage therapists do not perform treatments near the anus. To do so is illegal in many jurisdictions. Furthermore, going anywhere near the area would impair proper draping. There is no training to date that covers this in the conventional massage and bodywork field.


Other activities in this area, such as colonic therapy, require separate training, certification and/or licensing.


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