Arrival to Your Appointment

Please arrive for your appointment at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. This allows time to fill out any intake forms, change and prepare for the service. All services have a specific time schedule and early arrival allows for a relaxed and unhurried experience.

Cancellation Policy

Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule or cancel a treatment. If a client fails to cancel within 24 hours, 50% of the service will be charged. This is out of respect for fellow clients who are looking to schedule appointments and the schedule was full.

No Show Policy

I understand that unanticipated events occur in everyone’s life. Unforeseen events such as car problems, business meetings and children’s illnesses, are just a few reasons why one might consider cancelling a massage appointment. However, I ask that you call if you cannot keep your appointment. Clients who fail to show for appointments will be charged the full amount for the appointment. You may also be asked to pre-pay for future services.

Late Arrival Policy

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

Informed Consent

Prior to each appointment, the treatment plan will be discussed with you. Prior to your first visit with me, you will receive a copy of our 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 as well as any other services provided by our licensed professionals. Clients that have not been seen for at least a year will also be asked to fill out this form.

Scope of Practice

We are licensed professionals and held to the highest standards by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). We do not diagnose or prescribe for medical conditions. We may refer you to a medical doctor for diagnosis. Our services are not intended as an alternative for proper medical attention for specific conditions.

Respect for Client Needs and Boundaries

Our massage therapists are happy to adjust pressure, temperature, musical volume, or work longer on an area or move on if you request it. The client may choose to: leave on as much clothing as needed for comfort, refuse any massage methods or stop massage at any time. The client will always be modestly draped. Only the area being massaged will be undraped. Sexual interaction or discussion of any kind between the client and the massage therapist is NEVER appropriate. The session will be terminated immediately and the client will be responsible for full payment.

Confidentiality and Conversation

We treat all client visits and conditions as confidential. As such, I will not discuss your visit with anybody outside of our staff without your express permission. You may choose to talk or not talk during the service. Conversation will be guided by the client.

Existing and New Medical Conditions

It is the responsibility of the client to keep Butter Massage & Spa 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. For clients undergoing chemo and radiation therapies – Please note that we require a doctor’s note that states the doctor is aware of, and agrees to, the desired treatment.

Sanitization

Rest assured that we take sanitization of our treatment spaces seriously. Hospital grade disinfectants are used on all surfaces including but not limited to massage table, face cradle, bolsters, etc. All linens are changed between guests and washed in high degree temperatures using a strong disinfecting detergent, hand washing before and after each client.