SCHEDULING
Services are scheduled by appointment only. To accommodate today’s busy lifestyle we do often have same day appointments available. However, to ensure that we are able to accommodate your preferred appointment times, we ask that you schedule with as much advance notice as possible. All appointments are reserved with a credit card at the time of scheduling.
AGE REQUIREMENT
We accept appointments for children under the age of 16 if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian during the service and have a parent or guardian signed waiver. Children 16-18 years old are required to have a parent or guardian signed waiver and are not required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the service unless requested by the therapist.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be aware, as a courtesy to our staff, we do require a 24- hour notice for cancellation of any scheduled appointment. A 25% fee of the scheduled service will be applied to your credit card and will be non-refundable if this notice is not met. A no-show of any scheduled appointment will require a 50% fee of the scheduled service price to be applied to your credit card and will be non- refundable. We will always do our best to reschedule an appointment, however, these are the minimum requirements of notice allowable. Thank you in advance for your understanding of our policy.
PAYMENT
Full payment is due at time of service. We accept cash, checks & credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express).
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your first scheduled appointment. This allows you time to fill out our brief health intake form & enjoy our space for the first time without feeling rushed. If you are unable to arrive early, please print and complete our form ahead of time:
For your convenience, a shower is available for you to use before and/or after your massage service in our Stewartville and St. Charles locations. Please let us know and plan on arriving 20 minutes prior to your massage time if you plan to shower prior to your scheduled massage time.
ARRIVING LATE
If you are late to your session you are welcome to receive whatever time is left in your appointment. Due to our tightly booked schedule, we are generally unable to extend your session beyond your original appointment time. Regardless of the length of the service actually given, you will be responsible for payment of the full service you scheduled.
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards may be purchased for any value amount and are redeemable for massage services only -no cash value. White Pebble Spa Co. is not responsible for lost, stolen, unauthorized card use or damaged cards. Cards may be replaced if a valid card number can be provided. Replacement cards will be the value of the card at the time we receive your report of loss, card damage, theft or unauthorized use.
THERAPISTS
If you prefer either a male or female therapist you can request this at the time of booking your appointment. If you have enjoyed the services of a particular therapist on a prior visit, feel free to request that person.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in the prices of our services and are always appreciated. All gratuities are at the client’s discretion, but are customarily 15-20% of the regular cost of service.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Please inform us at the time of scheduling of any health conditions, allergies, special needs or concerns you have. Your safety is important to us & some services may not be appropriate for certain conditions.
SICK POLICY
In an effort to maintain a healthy environment, we ask that if you are sick (which includes a cold, a fever, the flu, etc.) or have the onset of symptoms of an illness that you reschedule your appointment. If you arrive for your appointment with symptoms of an illness, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment. This is for your well being as well as the health of our employees, therapists and clients.
Receiving a massage when you are sick is not advised. While in the early and acute stages of a cold, the flu or other illness, a massage can accelerate the onset of the infection and intensify its severity (via additional circulation of blood & lymph). If you get a massage after the infection has peaked, you may experience a relapse of symptoms and feel sick again. Please wait until you have been well for at least a week before getting your massage. If you do need to cancel your appointment, please call us as soon as possible and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment for a time when you are feeling better.
COMMUNICATE YOUR PREFERENCES
Be sure to speak up. All aspects of your massage session can be modified to your preference: pressure (too light or too deep), lighting in the room, style of music, temperature, and whether or not you choose to have a conversation or enjoy the treatment in silence.
CELL PHONE USAGE
In our effort to maintain a relaxing & tranquil atmosphere for clients, we ask that all cell phones and pagers be silenced or turned off upon entering our center. Cell phone use is not permitted beyond the reception area.
INSURANCE BILLING
We do not offer direct insurance billing but can provide a coded receipt for your session that you may be able to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. A prescription from your doctor or chiropractor is typically required. You must contact your health insurance provider to verify that massage therapy is a covered plan benefit and for instruction on how to submit your claim. You are responsible for payment at the time of service.