INFORMED CONSENT FOR MASSAGE THERAPY
The purpose of this section is clarify that you have been notified of the risks and potential benefits of massage therapy and give you the opportunity to ask any questions regarding massage therapy so that you are able to make a clear and conscious choice to engage in this work with me. It also includes my cancellation policy which is below. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding informed consent as well as my cancellation policy.
I hereby request and consent to the performance of massage therapy by the therapist/technician named above. Massage may provide benefits of stress reduction, relief from muscular tension, spasm, or pain, as well as increased circulation. I understand that massage therapists/technicians do not diagnose illness or disease, perform any spinal manipulations, nor do they prescribe any medical treatments. I am aware that therapeutic massage is not a substitute for medical examination and I will seek health care for those services. I accept that massage promises no long-term results nor will it cure my health problems. I understand there is some risk of injury during a session or of massage having a negative impact on a previous injury.
The therapist must be made aware of all health conditions due to certain contraindications or cautions for massage. I have disclosed all such conditions. I will also update any changes to my health in future sessions.
If at any time during the massage the client or therapist/technician is uncomfortable for any reason, they will immediately say so and may terminate the session.
Sexual advances of any kind will not be tolerated.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for as much notice as possible and require a minimum of 48 hours notification. If canceled or rescheduled within 24-48 hours of the session, I charge 50% of the session fee, and if given less than 24 hours notice I ask for the full session fee, with the exception of a documented medical emergency.