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Policies

Appointments
You may request appointments by phone at 720-936-9351 or via my contact form. I accept appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and two Saturdays per month. My hours are 7:00am – 6:00pm except for Saturday, which are 11:00am – 3:00 pm. I will return all phone calls and emails within 24-36 hours.

Gratuities
I do not accept gratuities in my practice. My rates are competitive and set accordingly. I feel that massage is not a luxury but should be considered basic health care. Simply put, you would not tip your doctor. Right?

My Office
My office is located at the Marine Street Wellness Center in Boulder, Colorado. I will send you directions prior to your first session.

Confidentiality
Your massage sessions and health history are completely confidential. I will not release this information unless I am legally subpoenaed.

Cancellation and Lateness
If you are going to be late please call 720-936-9351 to let me know so I can plan accordingly. This time will need be deducted from your session time, i.e. 15 minutes late for a 60 minute session will result in a 45 minute session. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance. The full value of the service will be charged for cancellations, no shows or changes received within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment. For same day appointments, a four-hour notice is required. In the case of an emergency please call me at your earliest convenience.

Cleanliness
As a health care practitioner I ask that you do not come for your session if you are ill especially if you have a contagious illness. Massage can exacerbate the sickness and it also puts me and my other clients at risk for infection. I ask that you arrive to your session with good hygiene and cleanliness and I will do the same. If you smoke I would ask you to refrain from smoking within 2 hours of your session as I have adverse reactions to smoke and it may affect my abilities during your session. It’s best not to arrive to your session with a full stomach as you may experience discomfort from the techniques and body positioning during the session. For your safety, I ask that you do not come to your session under the influence of alcohol or drugs as these things may mask your body’s ability to receive the work safely.

Social Relationships and Behavior
My relationship with my clients is strictly therapeutic. Sexual, abusive and/or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will lead to the termination of the session. In this case, full payment for the session will be required.

Payment Structure
Payment is due when services are rendered. I accept personal checks, cash and online pre-payment.

Scope of Practice
If a client presents with an ailment that is out of my scope of practice I will refer that client to a professional who is qualified to work with that particular ailment. As a massage therapist I am not able to diagnose but always have the best interest of my clients in mind and will recommend seeing a doctor when necessary.

Your first session
For your first session I will include a 15 minute complimentary intake that will allow us time to discuss the goals your hope to achieve from massage, your health history, complaints, aches, pains, lifestyle, stress levels and to address any questions that you have for me.

What to expect at a typical session
Appointment times vary from 30 – 90 minutes and each session will begin with a brief intake to discuss any changes since your last session and your current state of wellness. Following our intake I will leave the treatment room to allow you privacy as you undress to your comfort level and get on the table under the sheets. I will knock before entering the treatment room to ensure that you are ready for the session to begin. Your privacy is my utmost concern, you will be draped at all times during the session and only the part of the body being worked on will be uncovered. Your modesty will be respected at all times. You can also expect a peaceful and comfortable environment for your massage.

Communication is key to the success of your massage sessions. I will check in with you throughout the massage regarding pressure, techniques and comfort levels. If at any time you feel discomfort, the pressure is too much or you would like more pressure please communicate those things to me so that I can adjust the work accordingly. I ask that you pay attention to your body and note any changes that you experience following your massages. I will keep progress charts of each session and any additional feedback from you may be noted in your file if you wish. You may see your file at any time.

Please contact me with any questions regarding these policies; I’m happy to assist you.