Forms & Policy

As a client receiving massage therapy services, you have the following rights:

1. **Informed Consent:** You have the right to be fully informed about the treatment you will receive, including its benefits, risks, and any alternatives. Your consent should be obtained before the session begins.

2. **Confidentiality:** Your personal information, health history, and any discussions during the session are confidential unless you provide consent to share or as required by law.

3. **Respect and Dignity:** You have the right to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity to your needs and comfort level throughout the session.

4. **Choice:** You have the right to choose your massage therapist and the type of massage therapy that best suits your needs, within the scope of their practice.

5. **Safety and Comfort:** You have the right to receive services in a safe and comfortable environment. If you experience discomfort during the session, you have the right to ask for adjustments or to end the session.

6. **Professional Conduct:** Your therapist should maintain professional boundaries and conduct themselves ethically at all times during your treatment.

7. **Feedback and Complaints:** You have the right to provide feedback, ask questions, and express any concerns or complaints about your treatment or therapist without fear of discrimination or retaliation.

8. **Access to Records:** Upon request, you have the right to access your own records of treatment, subject to any legal limitations.

9. **Refusal of Treatment:** You have the right to refuse any part of the treatment, including specific techniques or areas of the body to be massaged.

10. **Fair Fees and Payment:** You have the right to clear information about fees for services and payment methods accepted by the therapist.

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These rights are designed to ensure your safety, comfort, and satisfaction during massage therapy sessions. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a client, please discuss them with your massage therapist or the establishment providing the services.

**Massage Therapists' Rights During Sessions:****Massage Therapists' Rights During Sessions:**

As a licensed massage therapist providing professional services, I have the following rights during sessions with clients:

1. **Professional Judgment:**  Therapists have the right to use my professional judgment to determine the most appropriate techniques and methods for your treatment based on your health history and needs.

2. **Safety:** Therapists have the right to ensure a safe environment for both myself and the client during the session. This includes the right to refuse or modify treatment if believed it may pose a risk to either party.

3. **Respect and Dignity:** Therapists have the right to be treated with respect and dignity by the client, including maintaining professional boundaries and avoiding any behavior that could be interpreted as inappropriate.

4. **Informed Consent:** Therapists have the right to obtain your informed consent before starting the session, explaining the treatment plan, benefits, risks, and any alternatives as necessary.

5. **Confidentiality:** Therapists have the right to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information and any discussions that occur during the session, unless you provide consent to share or as required by law.

6. **Refusal of Treatment:** Therapists have the right to refuse or discontinue treatment if  believed it is not in your best interest or if your behavior is disruptive or inappropriate.

7. **Professional Conduct:** Therapists have the right to conduct myself professionally at all times during the session, adhering to ethical standards and the scope of practice defined by my licensing body.

8. **Fair Compensation:** Therapists have the right to receive fair compensation for my services as agreed upon with the client or the establishment where I practice.

9. **Feedback and Communication:**  Therapists have the right to receive respectful feedback and open communication from clients regarding their comfort, preferences, and any concerns during the session.