The Small Print

The main bits

  • Perry-May Britton is a qualified level 3 body and sports massage therapist and her somatic experiences are polyvagal informed (training with the Polyvagal Institute)

  • It is beyond the scope of Perry-May Britton’s qualifications to treat injuries.

  • It is the duty of the client to inform the therapist of any illness, injury or other reason massage or somatic therapy treatment may not be appropriate for them and it is possible that medical advice may be needed before proceeding. 

  • Massage and somatic therapy are complementary therapies and does not replace traditional medical advice or diagnoses. Somatic therapy works well alongside psychotherapy and other talking therapies. Perry-May Britton will not accept any responsibility for any health difficulties that may arise from not seeking a medical professional for your condition. 

  • There is a weight limit on the massage table of 250lbs so Perry-May Britton is unable to treat people over that weight.

  • Perry-May Britton will be sensitive to a client’s modesty at all times, and provide appropriate covering and treatment that ensures their comfort and privacy.

  • Treatment of children under the age of 16 (18 years for Scotland) must be in the presence of their parent or guardian. Treatment can be given in the presence of a chaperone, who must be a responsible adult, with written consent from the parent or guardian. 

  • Where a client is already receiving medical treatment for their presenting condition, treatment should not be commenced without prior consent from the respective practitioner.

  • All records will be kept according to current GDPR laws and will only be those deemed appropriate for the treatment.

  • Perry-May Britton will respect the client’s right to refuse or terminate treatment at any time, regardless to prior consent given but can choose not to treat a client without having to give a reason.

Code of Ethics and Practice

BodyKindness:

  • Will represent their qualifications honestly, including their educational achievements and professional affiliations, and will provide only those services they are qualified to perform. 

  • Will be aware of contraindications for massage and bodywork, and refrain from treatment where appropriate.

  • Will acknowledge the limitations of sport and remedial massage and bodywork and refer clients on to appropriate health professionals when necessary.

  • Will provide treatment only where there is reasonable expectation that it will be advantageous to the client.

  • Will consistently maintain and improve their professional knowledge.

  • Will conduct their business and professional activities with honesty, integrity, and respect the views and beliefs of their clients in regard to gender, ethnic origins, cultural background, sexuality, lifestyle, age and social status. 

  • Will refrain from unjust discrimination against clients or other healthcare professionals. 

  • Will ensure that clients have an understanding about what is involved in their treatment and that voluntary informed consent is obtained either verbally or in a written form prior to treatment commencing.

  • Members may exercise the right to refuse treatment to any person, or part of the body, for just and reasonable cause. 

Records

  • BodyKindness will maintain contemporaneous and up-to-date records of all clients in regard to medical history, presenting complaint, assessment and procedures performed.   

  • The record keeping process should be as transparent as possible, and clients should be made aware that records are being kept.

  • All records should be kept according to the 8 principles Data Protection Act (1998).  These state that data must be:

      • fairly and lawfully processed

      • processed for limited purposes

      • adequate, relevant and not excessive

      • accurate

      • not kept for longer than is necessary

      • processed in line with your rights

      • secure

      • not transferred to countries without adequate protection.

Insurance 

Perry-May Britton holds adequate professional insurance cover.