Code of Ethics

Public Code of Ethics — Olivier Borgognon

For Tantric Massage, Dearmouring, Sacred Intimacy & Energy Healing

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I work with embodied sexuality, somatic dearmouring, tantric massage, hypnosis, and energetic/therapeutic tools. My work is rooted in trauma-awareness, clear consent, and personal accountability. I publish this Code publicly because transparency protects clients, partners, and the integrity of the work.

1. Integrity & Authenticity

• I commit to honesty, transparency, and authenticity in all professional interactions.
• I acknowledge my human limitations and do not claim false authority or mastery.
• I actively refine my embodiment, emotional maturity, and nervous system regulation to hold safe spaces.
• I commit to empowerment-centered practice, focused on the client’s strength, sovereignty, and capacity for growth.

2. Consent & Boundaries

• Consent is active, explicit, and ongoing. It can be withdrawn at any time without justification.
• Clients are never pressured into any practice, touch, or experience.
• No touch occurs without prior agreement, including clothing and nudity choices.
• All intimate or genital touch requires prior discussion and consent via a Special Consent Addendum.
• I will remain fully clothed for Dearmouring sessions, unless a different arrangement has been explicitly discussed and agreed in writing.
• For Tantric Massage sessions, my clothing will consist of a Pareo/Sarong and underwear unless more nudity has been explicitly discussed and agreed in writing as a different arrangement.

3. Safety & Trauma Awareness

• I create an environment where clients feel safe to explore, release, and heal.
• I recognise that trauma may surface and commit to responding with compassion, presence, and appropriate tools.
• I maintain clear session structures, boundaries, and aftercare guidance for integration.
• I screen for conditions requiring clinical/medical oversight (psychosis, suicidal crisis, acute illness) and refer out where necessary.

4. Sexual & Relational Boundaries

• I do not engage sexually with clients during sessions.
• I do not seek nor initiate romantic or sexual relationships with clients.
• To protect both client and myself as a practitioner, I will not enter into sexual or romantic relationships with a client for at least 12 months after the professional relationship has ended (aligned with sexological bodywork standards).

5. Confidentiality & Data Protection

• All sessions are confidential.
• Notes or sensitive data (health/sexual history) are stored securely and only with explicit consent.
• I comply with Swiss data protection law (FADP) and the principles of GDPR: explicit, recorded consent is required for processing personal/health/sexual data.
• No images, stories, or identifying details are shared without written consent.

6. Non-Discrimination

• I welcome men and women, independently of their sexual orientations, cultures, spiritual backgrounds, and relationship styles.
• I commit to equality, inclusion, and respect at all times.

7. Professional Responsibility

• I commit to continuous learning, embodiment, and supervision to ensure integrity in my practice.
• I seek guidance, peer support, or professional referral when necessary.
• I remain accountable for my actions, words, and energy in all sessions.

8. Grievance & Accountability

• Complaints and concerns are taken seriously.
• I maintain an independent route for grievances and a documented supervision/mediation process.
• Contact for grievances: me@olivierborgognon.com