Policies

Question 1

Services can be offered to anyone 8-17

Answer 1

Minor Policy

Question 2

If guest is under age 18, parent/ legal guardian has to be in the room for the entire session and a consent form must be signed. They may sit in room or receive a service also in the couples room, if its massage or stretch.

Answer 2

Minor Policy

Question 3

minors under the age of 8 are not eligible to receive massage or stretch services without a dr note.

Answer 3

Minor Policy

Question 4

Bodywork performed in the gluteal region and abdomen is strictly prohibited for any minor under the age of 18, regardless if the parent/ legal guardian provided implied and informed consent

Answer 4

Minor Policy

Question 5

Minors under the age of 12 are not eligible to receive skin care services, unless the parent/ legal guardian provides a physicians note documenting the need for service. it is the estheticians responsibility to determine the appropriate customized or advanced skin care treatment protocol for the minor, keeping in mind the strength of Jan Marini, Obagi, and PCA products used.

Answer 5

Minor Policy

Question 6

Minors must always be scheduled with a therapist/ esthetician of the same gender; however parent/guardian may request and consent the opposite gender through written approval.

Answer 6

Minor Policy

Question 7

Guest must be asked during the booking process if they are considered high risk. If yes, they will need a dr note to receive the service.

Answer 7

Prenatal Policy

Question 8

the massage therapist must be a prenatal certified therapist.

Answer 8

Prental Policy

Question 9

They need to fill out the required forms before their session.

Answer 9

Prenatal Policy

Question 10

Guest will be in a side lined position for the entire service, supported by comfortable pillows and bolsters. The guest will be flipped to their other side halfway through the service

Answer 10

Prenatal Policy

Question 11

The following services are not permitted for an expectant or nursing mother; 8

Answer 11

Backcial, Stretch, hot stone, chemical peel, all aromatherapies, enhanced muscle therapy, lavender scented exfoliating foot or hand treatment,

Question 12

a microderm infusion treatment is permitted except the pore clarifying pro- infusion serum cannot be used.

Answer 12

prenatal policy

Question 13

Guests with past or present cancer history may receive massage therapy. They will need to fill out the required
forms before their session.

Answer 13

Oncology Policy

Question 14

Though it is recommended (not required) that they see their doctor to approve the service.

Answer 14

Oncology Policy

Question 15

It is crucial to inform your guest that while massage can be a beneficial and soothing experience throughout
this illness, they may feel nauseous during the service depending on their current treatments.

Answer 15

Oncology Policy

Question 16

The five major symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatments are pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety and
depression. The severity of these symptoms can be addressed and may be reduced by the therapeutic
application of various massage techniques.

Answer 16

Oncology Policy

Question 17

Massage can also provide nurturing and caring touch to cancer sufferers which most patients welcome as a
positive counter to the invasive medical methods needed to combat the illness itself.

Answer 17

Oncology Policy

Question 18

The best approach to working with cancer and cancer related issues is to approach with care and caution.
Avoiding certain sites of the body, decreasing pressure, applying slow strokes, limiting duration of session,
changing modalities and be totally present during the massage will bring much relief and relaxation to your
client while they are undergoing this life changing disease.

Answer 18

Oncology Policy