Fees/Rates
Operating by 'Joyful Value Exchange' ( By-JoVE! )
By-JoVE in essence means all prices are negotiable for my work. I ask clients to pay me an amount that feels good and right and fair to them. An amount that they can afford, and that they can give joyfully. The same request applies to individuals and groups alike. Massage therapy provides my livelihood, and I trust the people I work with to honor this and provide the support that makes it possible for me to continue offering my service.
Why then do I list a number along with my offerings? This is intended to be a guide as to what the going rate is and to help you decide what you think is fair. The link to schedule my time (on the following page) lists my suggested prices, which are based on the going rate of $85 per 1 hour.
Why?
I feel called to this way of working in the world as a way of serving life. The society we live in now fosters a culture of consumption, based on scarcity, while pretending the world has infinite resources. I believe that the society of the future, will be the reverse: Nurturing a culture of sharing, based on abundance, while recognizing nature's limitations.
By calling it a "Joyful Value Exchange," I recognize that I am engaging in direct reciprocity for money rather than purely gifting with no thought of return.
How Should you pay?
Cash is king! I also accept checks and payments through the Venmo and PayPal. ByJoVE also opens the door to bartering, do you make things or provide a service? I might be willing to trade!
What to expect
My home studio is a single room in my house. I have cats, I keep my massage room clean and professionally neat but if you have a cat allergy it would be best if I come to you. We can sip tea or coffee while we 'talk story' (also known as an intake) where I find out how I can be of service.
I use what is known as a top drape. This is a method of keeping all of your body covered with a sheet and blanket except for the parts I am working on. This is done to protect your modesty and keep you comfortably warm at all times. This top sheet method of draping allows you as the client to disrobe completely (to your comfort level) and frees me to utilize oil or lotion to get the best glide or friction upon your skin for the technique I am using without worry of soiling your garments unnecessarily.
Some techniques I do can be applied while you are fully clothed or over top of the top drape. Your comfort is paramount and if anything feels uncomfortable to you, you have to tell me that you don't like what I am doing. Otherwise I will not know that It needs to change for you to be comfortable.
My Couples Massage is where I teach you and your partner the basics so you can share lomilomi together at home. I recommend three hours for this.
An Outcall is where I travel to your home. I bring my heated massage table, freshly cleaned sheets, blanket, oils and music to you. I will arrive within 10 minutes of our scheduled time. Sessions start at 90 minutes and do not account for time for set-up/tear-down. I only "charge" for hands on time. Please plan on me being at your place for two hours in total. I will clean up my equipment and any mess associated with it, leaving your home as it was when I arrived. (Including any furniture that needed to be moved.) What I require is a minimum of 6 foot by 10 foot clearing in your home with access to an electrical outlet (for the table warmer) and sink to wash my hands in.
What will you get?
You will get my time, my attention, and the collective sum of the thousands of hours of experience that I have gained in my 20+ years as a therapist.