Your Massage Session and Draping Please arrive fully showered and without perfumes or cologne. A warm shower prior to your arrival will allow your muscles to start to relax and allow for you to benefit fully from the massage. After the therapist discusses your goals for the session, she will leave the room and allow you time to disrobe to your comfort level. People have varying levels of modesty and different levels of experience with massage. When making your decision about how much clothing to remove, keep in mind that the only part or your body that will ever be exposed during the session is the part that is being worked on. At all other times, you will be covered by a sheet (and blanket, if desired). Strict draping protocols are adhered to as required by my professional affiliations. Also understand that the more clothing is removed, the more effectively the therapist can work.
Massage sessions are not of a sexual nature. If a client behaves in a sexual or provocative manner at any time, the session will be terminated immediately and the client will be asked to leave and will be denied any future appointments. The full session fee will be charged.
Payment I accept cash, checks, Discover, Am Express, Visa and Master Card, payable at the time of service. In addition, Pay Pal is accepted when paying for appointments in advance through this web site.
Pregnancy New Life Therapeutic Massage does not provide massage therapy for women who are pregnant. Pregnancy Massage is a specialized area of training. This therapy is not included in our services at this time.
Cell Phones and Pagers Please remember to turn off all electronic devices or leave them in your car, so that you may experience the full benefit of you session without interruption.
Scheduling Sessions are by appointment only. Same day appointments are available on occasion, though advanced scheduling is preferred. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows time to tailor the session to your particular needs for that day. If you arrive late for your appointment time, you will be given the option of receiving massage for the remainder of your scheduled time slot at the full session rate. Since other clients are scheduled after you, adding the missed time onto the end of the session is not possible.
Cancellations As a courtesy, please allow 24 hours notice for cancellations. If a 24 hour advance notice is not given and you do not keep your scheduled appointment, a cancellation fee of $25.00 will be applied to your account. This fee must be paid in full before additional appointments can be made.
Inclement Weather In case of severe weather, some appointments may need to be rescheduled. The therapist will contact you should this situation arise.
Informed Consent
I, _____________________________________________, have read and understand the above polices for New Life Therapeutic Massage, operated by Jennifer Lewis, CMT. The general benefits of massage and contraindications for massage have been explained to me. I have disclosed to the therapist any condition I have that would contraindicate massage. Other than to determine contraindications, I understand that no specific needs assessment has been performed. The qualifications and affiliations of the massage professional have been disclosed to me.
I understand that the massage/bodywork I receive is for the purpose of stress reduction and relief from muscular tension, spasm, or pain and to increase circulation. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will immediately inform the massage/bodywork practitioner so that the pressure or methods can be adjusted to my comfort level. I understand that massage/bodywork professionals do not diagnose illness or disease or perform any spinal manipulations, nor do they prescribe any medical treatments. I acknowledge that massage is not a substitute for medical examination or diagnosis and that I should see a health care provider for those services. Because massage/bodywork should not be performed under certain circumstances, I agree to keep the massage practitioner updated as to any changes in my health profile, and I release the massage professional from any liability if I fail to do so.
I understand that a single massage session or massage used on a random basis is limited to providing general benefits of massage (relaxation), but does not include methods to address specific soft tissue structures or functions (chronic problem).
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