Policies- Please take a moment to review these polices.
Effective January 2006- There is No Fee Increase for 2009.
Scheduling- Your appointment is scheduled as Time Reserved Exclusively for YOU.
I do not double-book, or take walk-ins that would take up your scheduled time.
Appointments will begin and end as scheduled.
We are all busy, and value our time; it is not intended for you to have a long wait.
Payment- Full payment is due at time of service
Cash or Personal Checks are accepted. Credit card payments will add a $3.00 processing fee
(subject to change)If there are insufficient fund fees associated with a personal check, I will bill
you to cover those additional fees.
Rates- I charge a fair rate for my services; all clients are charged equally according to the
published fee schedule. Rate adjustments may be made yearly, based on costs of services,
fees and supplies.
Time- I allow 15 minutes after completing your session for you to redress, have water, make
payment, and reschedule before the next client will arrive.
Socializing- Although I would like to have time visit with to you, I cannot socialize while I am
workingas I need to prepare and regenerate for the next clients' session.
Thank you for respecting this.
Tardiness-If you are late, I ask that you make full payment for your reserved appointment.
Please arrive timely to avoid shortening your session.
It is not fair to extend a session for tardiness even if it may be my last appointment of the day.
Cancellations- Please give as much notice as possible with a 24 hr minimum, By Phone.
I spend part of the day prior to your appointment to prepare for you.
We must all understand emergency and illness situations and be considerate of each others time.
I will do the same for you.
Cancellation Fees-It has not been necessary to charge a no-show fee at this time, and I do
appreciateyour cooperation.
Privacy Policy- I maintain confidentiality of all client information per Rules and Regulations of the
NCBMBT; Confidentiality Roles and Boundaries section .0505.
This is necessary to manage a trusting client/therapist relationship.
Please refrain from asking about the condition of another client even though they may be a friend
or close relative that you have referred.
Gift Certificates- Gift Certificates are transferable.
They are Non-Refundable after 30 days and Not Valid after the expiration date.
S&H, surcharges, or any processing fees for online purchases added in the price and are not
refundable.
Itemized Statements- I will provide you with an itemized bill suitable for flexible spending account
or insurance reimbursement.
Insurance- At this time I do not file for insurance reimbursement of any type, with exception of
Workers Compensation, with proper prescription and prior authorization.
Payment is due at time of service.
Children- Please do not bring children with you to your appointment.
This is a non-smoking, non-alcoholic, and non sexual environment,
Smoking, sexual harassment, or intoxication, is not tolerated.
Definitions-
Client- a client is a person to whom I have provided massage therapy services.
Assessment/Consent- the health intake form, that is required to be completed prior to your session.
Contraindication- conditions in which massage therapy is not recommended.
Massage and Bodywork Therapy- Systems of activity applies to soft tissues of the human body for
therapeutic, educational, or relaxation purposes. The application may include:
a. Pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, or passive or active stretching within
the normal anatomical range of movement.
b. Complementary methods, including the external application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, and
other topical preparations.
c. The use of mechanical devices that mimic or enhance actions that may possibly be done by the
hands. Practice of Massage and Bodywork Therapy- The application of massage and bodywork
therapy to any person for a fee or other consideration. "Practice of massage and bodywork
therapy" does not include the diagnosis of illness or disease, medical procedures, chiropractic
adjustment procedures, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, prescription of medicines, or the use of
modalities for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, acupuncture, or podiatry is required by law.
AWHN/Healthways- American WholeHealth is the leading national referral network of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners.
We are participating practitioners of Healthways, formerly AWHN for all Healthways Program
members.
Check with your health plan or employer to see if they are a client of the
AWHN/ Healthways Network.
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