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Appointments*************************UPDATE JANUARY 2012*************************** 1) Remember that it was a bad news/good news scenario this past summer for me? Well, now it's only GOOD NEWS! My spine surgery was wonderfully successful, and I'm happy to be back at work! 2) I am accepting new clients as of January 2012, and welcome personal referrals, in addition to referrals from clinicians. If you are a clinician who would like to refer to my practice, a written or verbal (telephone) synopsis of the patient's chief complaints and status would be appreciated. 3) I'm working primarily Monday morning, all day/eve on Tuesday, Wednesday morning and late evening (after 5), Thursday afternoon and evening, and the occasional Fri/Sat/Sun (reserved mostly for folks who convince me that they're in pain that can be helped with soft tissue work!) 4) If I can't fit you in, you are - as always - welcome to refer to my Professional Links page for referrals to many qualified therapists who can help meet your needs. 5) If you hold a gift certificate, please feel free to call or email me to schedule an appointment, even if it's quite old. There are no expiration dates! 6) Re my fee schedule: it has changed for new clients (which is a euphemism for "increased".) Please see below for details, and remember that if you need any leeway with the rates in order to receive the services you need, please let me know. As always, current client fees remain unchanged. ************************************************************************* My office is located 2114 Angus Road, Suite 211, Charlottesville, VA 22901. This is near the intersection of Route 29 and the Route 250 By-pass in Charlottesville, across from Best-Buy. The office can also be reached by public transportation via the Charlottesville Transit Service (CTS) bus line #7. The office is handicapped-accessible, with free parking in the upper back lot for direct access, or in the front lower lot if you'd like the exercise a flight of stairs provides. Ignore the threatening signs that say "Private Lot" and just park in any unmarked space. Persons with mobility limitations and those arriving after regular business hours should call my cell at 434.242.4887 upon arrival in the parking lot, and I will meet you at the door to assist as needed. ******************************************************************** PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR AVAILABILITY, AS SESSIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If I am not available to meet your needs in a timely fashion, you are welcome to check my "Links" page for referrals to other therapists, or call me if you need more information. ******************************************************************** Scheduling an appointment for massage can be done via telephone or e-mail.
In either case, please leave me a message with your name, telephone number, e-mail address if available, type of massage desired, and two or three preferred times. I will return your call/message promptly to schedule a mutually convenient time. In most cases, I am happy to travel to YOU for an "outcall" if you wish to have your massage in the privacy and convenience of your own home or office, with one caveat: the table must be already "on-site". I can assist you in purchasing a table (an excellent investment), or I can arrange for the loan of one of my tables, on a first-requested, first-served basis, if you intend to become a regular client. I will no longer be able to carry my table from home to home, or into hotel rooms. New clients will be asked to fill out a confidential health history form prior to the first session. You are welcome to print this from the link provided and fill it out ahead of time, or you may fill it out in the office. As should be the case with all health care professionals, client confidentiality is always respected. All client/therapist relationships will remain strictly confidential. Fees for current clients will remain unchanged as an expression of my appreciation for your business! No tips/gratuities are expected; my practice is geared toward professional therapy, and not luxury services. Any gratuity left will be donated to charity. (See above.) Fee Schedule for new clients as of January 2011 for OFFICE SESSIONS
Fee Schedule for new clients as of January 2011 for OUTCALLS (to your home or office)
"Evenings" include sessions starting at 5:00 pm or after - Discounted RatesDiscounted rates are available in a number of situations, with particular emphasis on honoring people that serve our community: Firefighters, EMS personnel, military service personnel, teachers, etc. Long-time clients and persons wishing to purchase multiple gift certificates are also eligible for discounted rates. If you under a financial strain and feel that you need some leeway on the regular fees, feel free to discuss your wishes with me. I won't be offended by the question, and I'll either say yes or no, so it can't hurt to ask. Please refer to the Discounted Massage Opportunities link for more detailed information. Insurance Claims
Cancellations and Late ArrivalsPlease be aware that the biggest problems caused by clients who cancel late or simply don't show up are that: 1) you're wasting my time, and more importantly, 2) you're keeping someone else from receiving services! Cancellations can be made at least 12 hours before the appointment without penalty. If late cancellations are made, or if the appointment is missed entirely, the fee for the missed session should be paid at the time of the next appointment. Clients who are late to their appointments at my office must be aware that the same fee as for the full appointment applies, and the appointment will most likely end at the planned time, regardless of the start time. I can extend some sessions if I have no other immediate obligations. I will make every effort to inform clients in a timely manner in the unlikely event of my need to alter appointment times. In any case, I charge only for "table time", and not for set-up/paperwork time. Instruction in Basic Massage Techniques (THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO DO!! Read that: there's always a bit of extra time thrown in gratis.....)Client instruction/demonstration of massage techniques is available upon request; fees negotiable. This is particularly relevant for caregivers of persons with chronic illnesses or disabilities, where routine massage may be beneficial, but the costs of ongoing sessions of professional massage may be cost-prohibitive. I also very much enjoy teaching couples the basics of relaxation massage! If you're interested in learning how to give a full-body relaxation massage to family members or friends, just ask about a three-session lesson series. In addition, I occasionally teach classes in basic massage techniques at various locations, including the Greene County Parks and Recreation Department. In general, I will leave it up to you to recruit a number of people (usually 4 - 20) who are interested, and once that is done, we can arrange the details of a class tailored to the needs of the group. For more information, click here. Gift CertificatesGift certificates for any occasion are available by request.
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