Massage Therapy Contract Template

This Massage Therapy Contract (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Massage Therapist: [Therapist Full Name or Business Name]
Address: [Therapist Address]
Email: [Therapist Email]
Phone: [Therapist Phone Number]

and

Client: [Client Full Name]
Address: [Client Address]
Email: [Client Email]
Phone: [Client Phone Number]

The parties agree as follows:

1. Massage Therapy Services

The Massage Therapist agrees to provide massage therapy services to the Client, which may include: [Swedish massage / deep tissue massage / sports massage / prenatal massage / relaxation massage / other].

The services provided under this Agreement are limited to massage therapy and related wellness services as agreed by the parties.

2. Term of Agreement

This Agreement begins on [Start Date] and continues until [End Date / completion of services / terminated under this Agreement].

If the parties continue booking sessions after the initial term, this Agreement may remain in effect unless replaced in writing.

3. Session Format and Schedule

Massage therapy sessions will be provided as follows:

• Session Length: [30 / 60 / 90 / 120 minutes]

• Frequency: [One-time / weekly / biweekly / monthly / other]

• Location: [Clinic / Spa / Client Home / Other]

• Start Date: [Start Date]

Scheduling changes should be communicated as early as reasonably possible.

4. Fees and Payment Terms

The Client agrees to pay the Massage Therapist as follows:

• Session Fee: [Amount]

• Package Fee (if any): [Amount]

• Payment Due Date: [Before session / at time of service / other]

• Payment Method: [Cash / card / bank transfer / app / other]

If payment is not made as agreed, the Massage Therapist may refuse or suspend future services.

5. Cancellations and Missed Appointments

Either party may cancel or reschedule an appointment by giving at least [Number] hours’ notice.

If the Client gives less than the required notice or misses an appointment without notice:

• the appointment will be [charged in full / charged partially / forfeited];

• any replacement appointment will be offered only if the Massage Therapist agrees.

The Massage Therapist may waive a cancellation charge in the case of illness, emergency, or other reasonable circumstances.

6. Client Health Disclosure

The Client confirms that the Client has disclosed any known medical condition, injury, allergy, pregnancy, skin condition, recent surgery, pain issue, or other health concern that may affect massage therapy.

The Client agrees to update the Massage Therapist if any health condition changes before or during the course of services.

7. Consent to Treatment

The Client understands that massage therapy involves manual work on muscles and soft tissues and voluntarily agrees to receive such services.

The Client may ask questions before treatment and may request adjustment of pressure, technique, or body area at any time during the session.

The Client may stop a session at any time.

8. Scope of Services

Massage therapy provided under this Agreement is intended for general wellness, relaxation, and muscle care purposes.

The Massage Therapist does not diagnose illness, prescribe medication, perform spinal manipulation unless legally authorized, or provide medical treatment.

Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or chiropractic care.

9. Professional Boundaries

The parties agree to maintain a professional and respectful relationship at all times.

Only lawful and appropriate massage services within the Massage Therapist’s scope of practice will be provided. Any inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or sexual behavior by the Client is grounds for immediate termination of the session and this Agreement.

10. Draping and Privacy

The Massage Therapist agrees to use appropriate draping and reasonable privacy practices during each session, except as otherwise required by the massage method or applicable professional standards.

Only the area being worked on should be uncovered to the extent reasonably necessary for treatment.

11. Therapist Responsibilities

The Massage Therapist agrees to:

• provide services in a professional and timely manner;

• use reasonable care and skill during treatment;

• respect the Client’s stated comfort level and treatment preferences;

• maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality as required by law and practice standards.

12. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

• arrive on time for appointments;

• provide accurate and complete health information;

• communicate discomfort, pain, or concerns during the session;

• follow reasonable aftercare or session-related instructions where appropriate;

• behave respectfully and comply with office or service location rules.

13. Late Arrival

If the Client arrives late, the session may be shortened to avoid delaying other appointments, unless the Massage Therapist agrees otherwise.

Unless otherwise stated, the full session fee may still apply.

14. Confidentiality

The Massage Therapist will use reasonable care to keep the Client’s personal and health-related information confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary for billing, safety, insurance, or professional recordkeeping.

15. No Guarantee of Results

The Client understands that massage results vary from person to person and depend on many factors, including health condition, lifestyle, frequency of treatment, and physical response.

The Massage Therapist does not guarantee pain relief, recovery, or any specific physical or medical outcome.

16. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving [Number] days’ written notice.

The Massage Therapist may terminate this Agreement immediately for nonpayment, inappropriate conduct, unsafe conditions, withheld health information, or another material breach of this Agreement.

Any fees earned or unpaid before termination will remain due and payable.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Massage Therapist will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the massage therapy relationship.

The Massage Therapist’s total liability, if any, will be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client for the services directly related to the claim.

18. Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

19. Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties regarding the massage therapy services and supersedes prior oral or written discussions on the same subject.

Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

20. Signatures

Massage Therapist

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Therapist Full Name]
Date: [Date]

Client

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Client Full Name]
Date: [Date]