Appointment Reservations
Services are scheduled by appointment only with a minimum 24 hour notice.
Appointments scheduled online are confirmed with a credit card held on file for No Show protection.
New Clients: Before scheduling an appointment, reach out to schedule a 15-minute introductory call, review policies, and complete the new client intake form.
Payment
Payment is due when services are rendered. Forms of payment accepted include credit/debit card, Venmo, Zeel and cash.
Appointment Time
Appointments includes the total minutes of hands-on time booked (60-min, 75-min, 90-min), plus 15-minutes (per person/service) to discuss session plan and transition on/off the table. House Call appointments include an additional 15-minutes for set-up and break-down. The total appointment time is listed at booking.
Cancellation + Reschedule
24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice may result in a charge for the full service booked, less travel fee.
In the event of late cancelation due to illness or emergency, call/text 773-320-0234 as soon as possible.
Late Start
Should there be a late start for the time booked, extending a session beyond the original appointment time may not be possible, and clients will receive the remaining time of the appointment. For any length of service provided, full payment for the service scheduled is required.
Scope of Practice
Bodywork (Massage Therapy) is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques. It may apply adjunctive therapies with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client. Massage Therapists do not diagnose or prescribe for medical conditions nor are they allowed to provide treatment for a specific condition without supervision of a doctor. A licensed massage therapist is required to refer for diagnosis and to follow recommendations of a physician.
Medical Conditions
It is the responsibility of the client to inform of any current medical treatment and to provide written permission from the physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. that the massage may be continued. The client must also keep the yoga instructor/bodyworker informed of any changes in health conditions.
Needs + Boundaries
Pressure, temperature, music, time spent on an area of the body, may all be adjusted upon request
It is the choice of the client to undress to their level of comfort, refuse any massage modalities, and end the massage at any time
The client will always be draped and only the area being treated will be uncovered
The client will be kept informed of the area/s to be massaged
Emotional response to massage may occur. Should this take place, it is okay to express feelings – a safe and nonjudgmental environment is provided – or you may request privacy and end the session
A massage therapist may end the massage at any time
Confidentiality + Conversation
Discussion between a practitioner and client is confidential. The client may or may not choose to talk during the session. Topics of discussion that are religious, political, private and/or sexual in nature are not acceptable during massage.
Yoga and Bodywork as a Profession
Under no circumstances, is a therapeutic yoga or bodywork session associated with sexual touch/massage, ever.
Any comments, suggestions and/or behaviors that are deemed inappropriate by the therapist will be met with an immediate termination of the session and a charge for the full appointment.
As a Yoga Instructor and Bodyworker, licensed by the State of Illinois, the services provided are upheld with integrity, professionalism and respect for clients and the practitioner.