The Massage, Disclaimers & Ethics, Lost & Found:

The Duration of the Session:

Most massage businesses offer a 50-minute hour, but I’ve always done by best to give the full time for each appointment. In 2021, to keep this standard while dealing with COVID-19 challenges, I started scheduling 30 minutes between sessions. This gave me more flexibility but also meant seeing fewer clients each day or working longer hours. To make the most of my schedule, I’ve recently gone back to 15 minutes between clients which is not part of any sessions price but used to prepare the room for the next client.

The time scheduled for each session includes greetings, consultations, getting on and off the table, the massage itself, dressing, booking future sessions, and handling payments.

Even with a tighter schedule, your experience is still my top priority. I never want your visit to feel rushed. Thanks for your support and understanding as I manage a schedule that’s often booked back-to-back.

Sessions begin on time and/or when clients enter the room. To preserve time for massage, I recommend:

• Wearing easy on and off clothing and little jewelry.
• If you like to have a few minutes to rest after the massage, please request to end a few minutes early.
• Having 1-3 appointments scheduled in advance, setting a standing appointment time, or conveniently schedule online.
• Packages can be purchased so that payments do not have to be processed at each session. 
• Payments made by check or Zelle can be done in advance, or in the waiting area when the massage is complete.

There are times when sessions may end a few minutes early (up to 10 minutes), with no change in price:

• If clients choose to limit the amount of therapeutic bodywork in their sessions due to medical reasons or personal preferences, 
• If the day’s therapeutic goals have been met, 
• If extra time will be needed to process payments or schedule ahead.

Massage therapy and bodywork are not replacements for professional health care treatments. Make sure to share any updates about your health status. If you have a specific illness, consult your doctor before starting any massage therapy or bodywork sessions. 

A Touch of Balance Massage for Health & Jan Jakubowski, LMT focuses solely on assessing and addressing clients' concerns related to emotional stress, chronic pain, long-term tension, or injuries. It does not perform diagnostic procedures, treat specific medical conditions, conduct spinal or skeletal manipulations, or prescribe natural, herbal, or pharmaceutical remedies. 

The primary aim is to encourage relaxation and support overall health and well-being. Results vary based on individual circumstances, unique situations, and the frequency of sessions. 

Clients are encouraged to make informed choices based on their individual risk factors, such as age and pre-existing health conditions. Ultimately, the decision to receive massage therapy is a personal one.

A Touch of Balance Massage for Health provides professional and legitimate massage therapy in accordance with the laws that govern the industry in Arizona. 

Strict measures are taken to avoid having experiences that compromise the integrity of the massage therapy industry, and towards me personally as a professional massage therapist. So, it must be mentioned here: 

While it is rarer today, there are still times when massage therapists are subjected to misconceptions about the touch aspect of massage. Any inappropriate behavior, advances, comments, or suggestions coming my way will not be tolerated. The session will be immediately ended with a full charge fee. Future services will be denied, and law enforcement may be contacted.

It is not uncommon for clients to leave personal items behind after their massage. I will immediately contact you if I notice you have left something behind in my treatment room. Rest assured that what is left behind will be safeguarded, until it is returned to you. 

Items left outside of my studio (restroom, lobby, etc.) cannot be safeguarded, and I take no responsibility for those items.​