Insurance
Liability insurance is required for any practitioner who is going to be working on the general public, whether in a professional or student setting. It is extremely rare that any injury or damages result from shiatsu therapy. However, insurance is necessary not only for your own protection, but also for the protection of those you work on. Liability insurance will cover legal expenses, and any damages, such as medical fees.
For your own protection, we require students enrolling in Student Clinic provide proof of student liability insurance. Student insurance costs significantly less than professional insurance, and covers you for all your student work, as long as you do not charge money for your services. This includes tips. For this reason, we do not allow students in the student clinic to accept tips.
Student liability insurance is available through ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.)
Student Insurance Rates (through ABMP)
$65 for 1 year of coverage
Proof of student insurance must be provided before enrolling in Student Clinic.
Professional Liability Insurance (through AOBTA® or ABMP)
$200 for 1 year of coverage
Professional level liability insurance is necessary if you intend to charge money for your services. Professional insurance my be obtained through ABMP, or through AOBTA®, once you have become a Certified Practitioner.
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
1271 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
800-458-2267
www.abmp.com
