Massage Therapy Consent Information
Please Read Before Booking
At IMANI Bodywork, your comfort, privacy and safety are important to us. Please read the information below before confirming your massage appointment.
By proceeding with a booking, you confirm that you understand the nature of the service and voluntarily consent to receive professional massage and bodywork treatment.
Purpose of Massage Therapy
Massage and bodywork may help to:
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Promote relaxation
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Reduce muscular tension
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Improve circulation
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Relieve stress
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Support general wellbeing
Massage therapy is not a replacement for medical care, medical diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
Your Responsibility Before Treatment
You are responsible for informing your therapist before the session if you have any condition that may affect the safety or suitability of massage treatment.
This may include:
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Pregnancy
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Recent surgery, injury or accident
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Skin conditions or infections
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Allergies
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Chronic pain
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Heart or circulation conditions
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Blood-clotting conditions
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Current medication
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Any other relevant health concern
You do not need to submit this information through this webpage. Your therapist may ask appropriate health and safety questions privately before treatment begins.
Where medical approval is required, it is your responsibility to obtain approval from your doctor or healthcare provider before receiving massage therapy.
During Your Session
Please communicate openly with your therapist throughout the treatment.
You may:
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Request lighter or firmer pressure
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Ask the therapist to change a technique
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Ask that a particular area not be treated
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Request additional draping or covering
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Pause or end the session at any time
Please immediately inform your therapist if you experience pain, discomfort, dizziness, numbness or any unusual symptoms.
Privacy and Draping
Professional draping will be used throughout the session to protect your privacy.
Only the area being treated will be uncovered. You may ask for additional covering or request that an area not be treated at any time.
Any personal information shared privately with your therapist will be treated confidentially, except where disclosure is required by law or authorised by you.
Professional Boundaries
IMANI Bodywork provides professional therapeutic massage and bodywork services only.
Sexual services, inappropriate comments, gestures, conduct or requests will not be tolerated.
Any inappropriate behaviour may result in the immediate termination of the session. The client may still be charged for the appointment and may be refused future services.
Treatment Results
Individual responses to massage therapy may vary.
No specific result, recovery time or treatment outcome can be guaranteed.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Clients who do not attend their appointment without providing notice may be charged up to the full session fee.
Your Consent
By confirming your appointment, you acknowledge that:
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You have read and understood this consent information.
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You have had the opportunity to contact IMANI Bodywork with any questions.
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You understand that massage therapy does not replace professional medical care.
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You agree to inform your therapist of any relevant health concerns before treatment.
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You understand that you may change or withdraw your consent at any time.
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You voluntarily consent to receive professional massage and bodywork services from IMANI Bodywork.
Questions Before Booking?
Please contact IMANI Bodywork before confirming your appointment if you have questions about the treatment, accessibility, privacy, health considerations or any part of this consent information.
IMANI Bodywork
Healing Hands. Restored Body. Renewed Spirit.