Your Rights & Responsibilities 1.) The client may choose to be massaged either through his/her clothing, through a drape or may disrobe to their comfort level. The massage provided on a treatment table will be easier to administer if the client completely disrobes the area(s) to be massaged. 2.) The client should expect to be touched in a respectful, caring, gentle and effectual manner. 3.) The client agrees to be prepared for his/her treatment(s) with good personal hygiene. 4.) The massage therapist will explain in general terms the planned procedure for achieving the intent of the session and will answer any and all specific questions the client has. 5.) Only areas of the body that the client asks or agrees to be worked on will be touched. 6.) The client understands that their health is a function of (i.e. dependent upon) their participation and are responsible for communicating to the massage therapist during their treatment(s) any concerns, questions, pains and changes in their condition(s) so that the treatment(s) benefits will be maximized. 7.) The client understands that emotional and psychological issues may be stirred-up in the normal course of a massage session and the massage therapist is not a psychologist or able to perform psychological counseling with the client. The massage therapist is trained to be empathetic, compassionate and supportive in the therapeutic process. 8.) The client has the right to terminate the massage session at any time for any reason. 9.) The client has the right to be informed about the cost (fee schedule, acceptance of insurance payments, co-payments, discounts) of the treatment(s) prior to the treatment(s). 10.) The client can expect total confidentiality with regard to their professional interactions with the massage therapist; although they are encouraged to share their experiences about massage with anyone.