Important information for your upcoming session
Cancellations & rescheduling
For cancellations or rescheduling, please get in touch at least 24 hours prior to your session so we can endeavour to refill the session. For cancellations under 24 hours, a fee of 50% of the session cost will be charged. For cancellations under 12 hours, the full session cost will be charged. These contingencies help us to continue to take bookings without having to charge a minimum deposit, so your help is greatly appreciated.
On the day of your appointment
Please do not wear moisturiser or artificial fragrance (perfume, cologne, body spray etc.) to your session. Moisturiser or oil based products will hinder the work by making your skin too slippery (myofascial release work requires some friction). Fragrances will hinder Chris, as he has multiple chemical sensitivity and may be irritated by prolonged exposure.
Acacia Healing clinic is located at 34 William Street, Westbury. Ample street parking is available. There is one large step leading up to the entry door of the building. Please advise in advance if you require assistance for entry.
Please do not arrive earlier than your appointed time as another session may still be in progress.
Your session
During your session Chris will conduct a postural assessment to determine the patterns of compensation that are contributing to your body discomfort. If you’re not comfortable standing in your underwear for the assessment, shorts and a singlet, swimmers, or gym clothes would be acceptable and would still allow a visual assessment to be made.
This is not a lie down and relax massage. It is an active treatment, meaning you will be moving body parts whilst they are worked on, and will be up and down off the table a lot. If you have mobility issues, the session can be adjusted to suit.
Cost
The initial consult is 90 minutes and $160.
Follow up sessions are 75 minutes ($135/$115 concession), or 90 minutes ($155/$135 concession)
Longer follow up sessions can be arranged after initial session if required.
Private health fund rebates are available.
Please note, there is a 1% surcharge for card transactions.
Water
The success of the work being undertaken is dependant on adequate hydration. This is because one of the primary aims of the treatment is to identify dehydrated and stuck fascia (connective tissue), and work to hydrate and free it up so that it can move in the way it is supposed to. Drinking 2 to 4 litres per day of non caffeinated, non alcoholic beverages is a good amount to aim for day to day, and especially before and after a session with Chris. Your body is 70-80% water, and just about every function in your body uses water. Proper hydration is essential.