Therapeutic massage, whether given or received, can result in emotional issues being brought to the fore.  HTSMT strongly advises that any student with issues surrounding touch, abuse, or other mental or emotional issues use a mental health professional as a resource during the course of the program.  The staff at HTSMT will be supportive and encouraging to students dealing with those issues, however they are not trained, nor allowed, to act in the capacity of a mental health professional.  Faculty and staff may make recommendations, when they feel it is necessary, that a student seek outside professional help.