Policies and How To Prepare For Your Private Session
--If
you are "coming down with something," are showing any signs of a
bacterial or viral upper respiratory infection, feel any flu-like
symptoms, or have any contagious skin rashes, please stay home and
rest! Bodywork and/or vigorous exercise are not indicated during the beginning or
acute stages of an infection as they may overwhelm the body's natural immune response.
--Cancellation policy requires 24 hrs notice, otherwise 100% of fee is
due. True emergencies or infection symptoms are the exception. To cancel, please email ch@carolineharvey.com or text 510-919-3367. Also, it's more than a financial issue; working with me is a partnership. Multiple and repeated missed appointments and/or chronic lateness usually means it's time to re-think our work together.
--All first sessions are 60-90 minutes. We may not use the whole 90 minutes, but please plan for the full time so we have it if we need it. After your first session, you have the option to schedule 60 or 90 minute appointments.
--Plan to arrive no more than about 10 minutes before your session begins, but no later than before your scheduled start time. No matter when you arrive, we will have to finish at the scheduled end time. Thank you for your consideration around this.
--Payment is due at time of service. Cash or check only. If you are paying by check, please make it out beforehand to Caroline Harvey.
--Cancellation policy requires 24 hrs notice, otherwise 100% of fee is
due. True emergencies or infection symptoms are the exception. To cancel, please email ch@carolineharvey.com or text 510-919-3367. Also, it's more than a financial issue; working with me is a partnership. Multiple and repeated missed appointments and/or chronic lateness usually means it's time to re-think our work together.
--All first sessions are 60-90 minutes. We may not use the whole 90 minutes, but please plan for the full time so we have it if we need it. After your first session, you have the option to schedule 60 or 90 minute appointments.
--Plan to arrive no more than about 10 minutes before your session begins, but no later than before your scheduled start time. No matter when you arrive, we will have to finish at the scheduled end time. Thank you for your consideration around this.
--Payment is due at time of service. Cash or check only. If you are paying by check, please make it out beforehand to Caroline Harvey.
--Come on a mostly empty stomach, light snack or drink is OK. No drug or alcohol use prior to session. (Unless it's a medication for a health issue.)
--Wear comfortable yoga/workout clothes. No belt, no tight underwear and no shoes.
--Arrive bathed and free from perfumes, scented oils and/or lotions.
--"Should I tip?" Gratuities are not at all expected or required. Sessions with me fall somewhere in a grey zone between therapy sessions, for which we never tip, and massage or private fitness, for which we often tip. I understand that sometimes adding a gratuity can feel like an important exchange and show of appreciation. If we have a little extra money that week, sharing our abundance can be a lovely way to express genuine gratitude or respect. So if you are inclined to tip, it will be received with grace and thanks. But know that even if you tip once, you not expected to do it again, and I hope you only tip when you have the extra money to share, or when it feels like an important gesture for you. You may also consider any gratuities as funds that help support my ability to provide free and discounted services to our community, and in particular you help to support my Anjali Appointment Program, described below, which helps those without sufficient funds get the bodywork care that they need.
Rates and Discounts (2010)
Regular Rates:First-time Visit, which lasts between 60-90 minutes: $125
One Hour: $110
90 Minutes: $145
Discounted Rates:
Discounted First-time Visit, which lasts between 60-90 minutes: $100
Discounted One Hour: $85
Discounted 90 Minutes: $120
Discounted rates available to:
• currently teaching yoga teachers
• currently active work scholars or work studies at any yoga studio
• currently practicing massage therapists and bodyworkers
• Veterans and those currently serving in the US Military
• full-time students
• those in their first year after graduation from college, graduate school or other professional program
• Moms and Dads during pregnancy or in their first 6 months post-natal
• full-time artists, writers or musicians with no other source of income other than art-making
Anjali Appointments
Anjali is the sanskrit word for “divine offering.” I’ll be providing a limited number of pay-what-you-can/free appointments for those in severe emotional or physical crisis who do not have adequate funds for self-care. If you or someone you love needs attending to in this way, please don't hesitate to contact me for an Anjali Appointment. Don't wait to get help-- support is here. (Important note: I am not a replacement for other medical or psychiatric care. If I am not the practitioner you need, ask me about my Referral List.) Each Anjali recipient is offered one appointment per month, with a total of three per year.