Massage
($10.00 / person)

INFORMED CONSENT

Prior to each session, a treatment plan will be discussed with you. At your first visit you will receive a copy of the massage therapy policies and will be asked to sign the consent stating that you have read the information, understand it, and agree to comply with the professional massage therapy policies and procedures. Clients who we have not been seen for at least a year will also be asked to fill out this form.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Boracay Express authorized licensed professionals and is held to the highest standards of the Massage Therapy Association.

Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and 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 a doctor’s supervision. The massage therapist is required to refer you for diagnosis and to follow the recommendations of your physician.

RESPECT FOR CLIENT NEEDS AND BOUNDARIES

• Massage Therapists are happy to ADJUST, pressure, and work longer on an area if you request that.
• THE CLIENT MAY CHOOSE TO: leave on as much clothing as needed for comfort, refuse any massage methods, stop massage at any time, and is free to leave.
• The client will always be modestly draped. Only the area being massaged will be EXPOSED. The clients will be kept informed of the area to be massaged.
• Occasionally, an emotional response to massage occurs. If this happens, it is OK to express the feelings in our safe, non-judgmental environment – or you may request privacy and end the session. THE CLIENT IS IN CONTROL.

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

• Requests for sexual activity will not be tolerated, will be viewed as solicitation, and reported to the proper authorities under the guidelines of the massage therapy policies and procedures. The client will not be rescheduled if this occurs.
• The breast and genital area will not be massaged under any circumstances. Permission will be asked before working close to these areas; otherwise, a professional distance will be maintained. Also, low back, hip & gluteal areas will be massaged only with permission and can be worked through the draping if requested.
• Sexual interaction or discussion of any kind between the client and the massage therapist is NEVER appropriate. On rare occasions, an involuntary sensual response to massage is natural and will subside on its own in a few moments.
• The therapist will not massage anyone under the age of 18 without the consent and supervision of a parent or guardian.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONVERSATION

The discussion between the massage therapist and the client is confidential. The client may or may not choose to talk during the massage.

EXISTING AND NEW MEDICAL CONDITIONS

• It is the responsibility of the client to keep the massage therapist informed of any medical treatment currently being taken and to provide written permission from the physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc., that the massage may be continued.
• The client must also keep the massage therapist informed of any changes in health conditions.

ARRIVAL TIME

Please arrive at your appointment approximately 10 – 15 minutes early to account for traffic, health intake registration, or early start.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY

Late arrivals will not receive an extension of scheduled appointments. In special cases, and when the schedule will allow, I may be able to accommodate a partial or full appointment. This will be at the discretion of Boracay Express and only with proper, advanced notification of your late arrival. The original appointment fee will be charged.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please provide at least 8 hours' notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment. If there is no notice to cancel within 24 hours a $25 fee will be applied.

NO SHOW POLICY

Clients who fail to show up for appointments will be asked to pre-pay for future services.