The use of touch is still controversial to some. To others, especially all the fields of holistic and alternative therapies, touch is a vital part of treatment. It is of course up to the client to make that choice. A therapist should not touch anyone without explicit or very clear implicit consent. And even if a client wants touch does not mean that the therapist thinks it is appropriate, even if they use touch with other clients. It depends.

I guess I just resist the tendency to make overarching rules instead of being flexible and context specific. Yes, there are general guidelines of course, but what actually happens depends on so many factors that I just don't see how one simple steadfast approach can be sustainable.