this might answer some faqs,

in alphabetical order:

(I hold myself accountable to these standards and ask for you to do the same if we are to work well together):

Accountability: I maintain a 24 hour aspirational cancellation policy for both of us to do our best with. As a general idea, during the acute/contagious phase of an illness or trauma, rest rather than bodywork, is best. Please reach out as soon as you know you need to cancel your session to allow space for someone else to receive some care. Within 24 hours, sickness and legit emergencies are wholly forgiven (when reported with good communication), and we can reschedule. If you don't give me notice and don't show, a $75 cancellation fee will be charged. Please arrive a few minutes before the session start time. If you are early, our session will begin at the scheduled time and if you are late, our session will still end at the scheduled time. An arrival of more than 15 minutes after our start time will result in a $75 cancellation charge. Life happens, but please, let's do our best together to honor commitments.

Confidentiality. Everything that happens in our session is confidential. I keep password protected SOAP notes (standard healthcare provider notes of: subjective, objective, assessment, and plan points from our sessions) and I will not share your personal information with anyone, ever. I do, however, reach out to my network of other providers with requests for advice on techniques, about conditions, and for perspective on situations that come up in session. I truly believe in protecting your privacy and ask these questions with strong boundaries of anonymity. I know I don’t have all the answers and never want to be practicing in a vacuum. If there is ever something that we address that you would not like me to bring up with others, just let me know. You are, of course, welcome to talk about the work we do outside of session with anyone. I ask that if you have feedback for me, please reach out and talk to me first!

Deep Pressure: There is a difference in depth of pressure and depth of sensation. I do not practice in the paradigm of causing pain, nor do I believe that what doesn't take us out makes us stronger. I prefer to work with gentle, steady touch for several reasons; preservation of my client's nervous systems and preservation of my own body mechanics are at the top of that list. In the right place at the right time, gentle, steady pressure can elicit strong sensation. I will do my best to help you move through and integrate any intensity that arises in our work together.

Inclusivity: I am a body-positive, human-loving, life-affirming being, doing my best to be a non-judgemental human. I am also a cis-gendered, able-bodied, healthy, educated human of European descent who is humbly learning. I realize - more all the time - how big my blindspots are. I will do my best to honor your requests and needs, as you are willing to share them with me, and am wholly open to feedback before, during, and long after our sessions. I understand that this work can feel super vulnerable at times. I aim to create a respectful container for your experience and will refer you to other professionals if we decide together that someone else might better serve your needs.

Non-sexual Interaction: There will be no sexual physical contact, intent, or language between us. I try to always ask consent before working in areas close to tender territory (in areas like face, chest, pelvis, and throat), even if we’ve been there several times before, and I ask for your participation in informing me if you are feeling unsafe with words, a quick movement with your hand, or a good, strong blink. Any sexual misconduct made by the client will not be tolerated; our session will end immediately and payment in full will be required. 

Payment: Payment is due at the time of session in cash, check, or venmo if we must, for a $3 fee (this covers my business fees to venmo).

Products: I provide clean cotton sheets for our session. These fabrics are always laundered with scent-free, non-toxic detergents. The table is outfitted with a biomat for far infrared heat and negative ion technology. Occasionally, I use unscented, nut-free lotion or organic jojoba oil and we will talk about utilizing these tools before they are integrated into our session

Sobriety : Please do not come in under the influence of any substances that impact your ability to feel. Your presence is the most important element in our work together.

Scents: Please avoid chemical and strong (including essential oils) products and do your best to arrive at your session clean, and odor neutral.

What to wear: Please wear garments that you are comfortable being and moving in (standing, walking, getting up and down off the table), that cover your tender bits (underwear, bra, shorts, tank top, the like), and otherwise leave skin available. We can do plenty of good work with you fully clothed; please know that you are not obligated to wear your underwear and that you will never be asked to be naked.

Thank you!