Our commitment to our clients
- All treatments provided by Elkie Massage Therapies (EMT) will last for the specified duration purchased. i.e. a 60 minute treatment will last 60 minutes.
- All clients must complete a consultation form prior to treatment and will receive up to 5 minutes consultation in addition to their treatment
- Treatments will only be conducted if EMT deems the treatment safe for the client to receive
- GP/Consultant permission may be required before treatments can be provided
Inappropriate Behaviour
- EMT has the right to terminate a treatment immediately if the client demonstrates inappropriate or sexual behaviour
- Payment will be collected for the full treatment price, provided more than 10 minutes has been spent massaging the client
- If the therapist is unable to collect money before leaving, an invoice will be sent to the client’s address
- All invoices must be paid within 7 days of issue date
Cancellation Policy
- A booking is confirmed once EMT and the client have both agreed a date, time, duration and location for a treatment
- If a cancellation is made more than 24 hours before a treatment, the client will not be charged
- If a cancellation is made within 24 hours of the treatment, they will be expected to pay a cancellation fee of £40 for each hour cancelled
- This cancellation fee may be waived at EMT’s discretion.
- The cancellation fee must be paid within 7 days of the cancellation
- EMT has the right to cancel a treatment by giving 24 hour notice
- EMT has the right to cancel a treatment without notice if the room or environment is unsuitable for the treatment to be provided, or if the therapist is taken ill
- EMT has the right to cancel a treatment without notice if the client is intoxicated or inebriated
- EMT commits to rearranging treatments to a new time and date within two weeks of the cancelled treatment where possible
Vouchers
- Vouchers can be used as payment towards any available, advertised treatments
- Vouchers are only valid for one use
- If the whole amount of the voucher is not used, another voucher for the remaining voucher sum will be issued
- Vouchers are only valid up to and including the expiry date
- Postage will only be charged for vouchers that are paid for online and then posted
- If postage is paid, but vouchers are delivered during a treatment, the postage fee charged will be returned to the customer in cash
- Refunds are not available for vouchers already paid for and provided
Referral Voucher Scheme
- Each current, local, client receives three vouchers with their name written in Elkie’s handwriting on the back.
- The expiry date will be within three months after the voucher issue date, also written in Elkie’s handwriting
- The clients give the vouchers to people they expect will redeem the vouchers and purchase a treatment
Website Content
- Website content will be authorised and managed at EMT’s discretion, including testimonials
- Photographs will only be displayed with the consent of the people in the photograph
Payment
- EMT accepts payment in cash, bank transfer or through paypal
- Invoices will be sent to clients who do not pay for, or who cancel, treatments
- Invoices must be paid within 7 days of the issue date
Privacy
- Client treatment details will not be discussed with anyone other than the client unless the client is under the age of 18 or has a care worker or guardian
- Consultations will only be discussed with the client unless the client is under the age of 18 or has a care worker or guardian
- Consultation Forms and treatment notes will be kept on file, securely by EMT
- All clients must complete a consultation form prior to receiving EMT treatments
- By signing the consultation form, clients are giving EMT permission to hold records and data about them
- Personal information will not be shared with any third parties
Young Clients
- Clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- The adult must give permission for the treatment to be performed
- The adult must co-sign the client’s consultation form
- The adult must be present in the room throughout the treatment
Complaints Procedure
- If a client wishes to make a complaint about EMT, this must be emailed to the address specified at www.jaynesarah.co.uk/contact
- Complaints must include the date and location of the incident, the full name of the complainant, details of the complaint and a desired outcome following the complaint
- All complaints will be taken very seriously and a response will be provided within 28 days
Insurance and Ethics
- EMT is registered with CThA
- EMT abides by the code of ethics provided by CThA
- EMT is fully insured by Holistic Insurance Services