what to expect and general policies
Your First Visit
Please plan for an additional 15 minutes so we can review your health history and plan your session. You may fill out the health history form here, ahead of time, and bring it with you.
Clothing and Draping
For the massage I ask that you undress to your level of comfort. You will be draped with a sheet at all times, and only the body part I am working on will be uncovered. Private parts (genitals and breasts in women) are NOT exposed.
Ethics and respect
My massage practice is strictly non-sexual. Any behavior that might be interpreted as sexual in nature will result in immediate termination of the session with payment due in full.
Privacy and confidentiality
I adhere fully to the code of ethics which applies to the massage and bodywork profession, as dictated by AMTA. I also follow the guidelines of privacy of information according to the April 2003 privacy act (HIPPA). All information shared during the session is strictly confidential. In the event that a client's information needs to be shared with another party, the client will be requested to sign a release consent form.
Cancellation, late arrivals, cancelled checks
"No-shows" or appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full fee, unless you are ill or have an emergency. If you arrive late, we may still have to end at the scheduled time, resulting in a shorter session. All returned checks incur a fee of $25.
Scope of Practice
Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical care or counseling, and I do not diagnose, prescribe medications, or give advice with regard to medical conditions. If you are experiencing a condition that contraindicates massage, I may refer you to another healthcare provider.
Please plan for an additional 15 minutes so we can review your health history and plan your session. You may fill out the health history form here, ahead of time, and bring it with you.
Clothing and Draping
For the massage I ask that you undress to your level of comfort. You will be draped with a sheet at all times, and only the body part I am working on will be uncovered. Private parts (genitals and breasts in women) are NOT exposed.
Ethics and respect
My massage practice is strictly non-sexual. Any behavior that might be interpreted as sexual in nature will result in immediate termination of the session with payment due in full.
Privacy and confidentiality
I adhere fully to the code of ethics which applies to the massage and bodywork profession, as dictated by AMTA. I also follow the guidelines of privacy of information according to the April 2003 privacy act (HIPPA). All information shared during the session is strictly confidential. In the event that a client's information needs to be shared with another party, the client will be requested to sign a release consent form.
Cancellation, late arrivals, cancelled checks
"No-shows" or appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged the full fee, unless you are ill or have an emergency. If you arrive late, we may still have to end at the scheduled time, resulting in a shorter session. All returned checks incur a fee of $25.
Scope of Practice
Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical care or counseling, and I do not diagnose, prescribe medications, or give advice with regard to medical conditions. If you are experiencing a condition that contraindicates massage, I may refer you to another healthcare provider.