What to Expect

How do I make an appointment?

PRINT and Complete the HEALTH HISTORY FORM_HHC in advance to save time.
READ the CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS prior to setting up your appointment. If you need to Consult your Practitioner prior to setting up an appointment, please send a message or call directly.
READ the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY INFORMATION BELOW.
CLICK on the SCHEDULE NOW button below and follow the prompts to select PRACTITIONER, DATE, TIME AND LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT.

ENJOY your appointment!

What are the benefits of consistent Massage Therapy sessions?

There are many benefits, all of which enhances one’s physical, mental, and emotional self.

Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
Stimulates the lymph system
Relaxes and softens injured or overused muscles
Reduces muscle spasms and cramping
Increases joint flexibility and range of motion
Reduces recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pains
Releases endorphins to control and relieve pain
Provides stretching and increasing muscle tone for atrophied muscles

Contraindications and Precautions

Contraindications are certain conditions that a person may have that could be aggravated by the application of pressure. During your initial consultation, all issues are reviewed and determined whether your treatment is appropriate during a session:

Fever or abnormal body temperature
Cold or flu symptoms
Acute inflammatory conditions (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis), and Bacterial Infections
Acute Infectious Conditions
Recent Surgery, severe pain or injection sites
Skin Disorders such as warts, boils, acne, impetigo, herpes simplex, tinea, ringworm or scabies
Thrombosis (blood clot), Varicose Veins, Aneurysm, Hematoma, or Phlebitis
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Edema caused from liver or kidney disease, infection, prenatal toxemia or heart failure
Medical clearance for oncology massage
Uncontrolled asthma attacks
Umbilical Hernias (medical clearance required)
Psychotic medications, anti-coagulants, cortisone (skin may bruise easier), or vitamin A (acne treatment)
Alcohol consumption
AIDS

No-Show Policy

All appointments are scheduled online at via Schedulicity (online or mobile phone app) or phone call. Each client has their own profile, and responsible for scheduling and canceling to avoid charges. If for any reason an appointment is cancelled within 12 hours, or rescheduled, charges do not apply. If client is a no-show, client may be subject up to 100% of the appointment price.

Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability

While cleanliness and sanitation are of the upmost importance, therapist does not guarantee, even with the best quality cleaning, that you will not contract a contagion, whether cold or flu, allergens, etc. Please read the following disclaimer prior to entering facility.

In consideration for becoming a CLIENT of Holistic Health Services (OFFICE), I agree to and acknowledge the following ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT:

1. I am not experiencing any of the following symptoms:
– Severe coughing, sniffling or sneezing
– Temperature at or above 100.4˚, body aches or chills
– Open infected skin or wounds
– High risk thrombosis or blood clotting with anti-coagulant medications such as: Heparin, Apixaban (Eliquis), Dabigatran (Pradaxa), Edoxaban (Savaysa), Enoxaparin (Lovenox), Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Warfarin (Coumadin)
– Anti-psychotic medicines, PTSD, bipolar psychosis, schizophrenia or paranoid conditions.
– High risk pregnancy without doctor’s release
– Lymphedema, or edema resulting in liver/kidney disease, infection/trauma, or pregnancy toxemia

If symptoms described above occur at arrival of OFFICE or during my massage appointment, the OFFICE will discontinue my appointment, at no charge. If ailments, medications or pre-existing conditions are not disclosed at the time of CLIENT appointment(s), OFFICE is NOT HELD LIABLE for any issues or problems arising after appointment.

2. I fully understand and appreciate both the known and potential risk factors of using the OFFICE facilities (bathroom, reception area, treatment room), equipment (table, chairs), and services and acknowledge that the use thereof by me may, despite the OFFICE’S reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to any flu viruses or contagions.

3. I understand and acknowledge that the OFFICE cannot guaranty my safety or immunity from ANY flu viruses, contagions, or flu-like infections. If I feel ill or develop any of the symptoms mentioned above, I will cancel my appointment.

4. In compliance with ADA and CDC, eye, nose or mouth protection (PPE) MAY be worn inside or outside OFFICE premises, by CLIENT or OFFICE. Should CLIENT or OFFICE choose not to wear PPE, the CLIENT or OFFICE will understand the implications of a health condition, exemption status, covid-19 negative status, or personal choice, which prevents me from wearing one. CLIENT reserves the right not to enter or have services performed at OFFICE. OFFICE reserves the right to refuse service(s), for any reason, at any time.

5. As a sovereign individual, the OFFICE is not responsible for your health or in charge of your personal, or medical needs. In the event of an emergency, OFFICE will call 911. OFFICE is certified in CPR and basic FIRST AID and should the occasion arise, I will allow OFFICE to mitigate the emergency until medical help arrives and emergency contact will be contacted.

6. I have carefully read, understand and fully AGREE to the terms of the ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT as stated when setting up my appointment.

Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

Visit the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics followed at Holistic Health Services.

Sessions are scheduled by appointment only either online or phone call, NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED. Pricing and hours of operation are subject to change. Same day appointments are subject to availability. Therapist may refuse service for ANY reason.