Intake forms

[vwvw30]

Im a medical massage therapist and was wondering if relaxation massage therapists used intake forms and if so what did you have on your froms?Morgan

 

[needlewings]

Intake forms

I do. It's a brief form, similar to what they gave us at school with questions about any health problems. It covers some of the major health problems as well as allowing space for a client to mention conditions not covered, as well as meds they are on. In addtion it has a place where the client signs it, after reading the info regarding informed consent. I also include my state license # to insure I comply with state law.On the reverse is a diagram of the body and space for my treatment notes.

 

[jan]

HI,I know you must have your license number on business cards, but was unaware that I needed them on treatment notes. Where else?  

 

[Lushbabe4ever]

I was just curious, what state requires you to list your license # on business cards?  I live in Ohio and I've never seen any ones  license # listed on anything except the state medical board's website.  

 

[Dre D]

Intake forms

WI requires you to have your license number on your business cards. I'm not sure if it's needed on all documents.

 

[John B]

lovely_day,As you point out, since both of us are in WI, our license # is required on EVERY piece of advertising you have that advertises you personally as a massage professional.  Such as Business Cards, Flyers, Brochures, Postcards, I would assume coupons, gift certificates, and advertisements in telephone books, newspapers, etc.Do I have to put it on my intake form? Probably not... according to the rules... then again, I felt it wouldn't hurt! But I did put it on my intake forms, because I was afraid the salon where I worked would want me to give the new MT students they hired my forms and I wanted to have a good reason not to keep giving them my intake forms, or "loan them" oil, blankets or pillows.It backfired on me though. The salon just took one of my intake forms out of my drawer, cut off the area which contained my name and License # and photo copied many... and then gave it to the other girls anyway.  

 

[mrggame]

maestra, at least they had to do the photocopies  a much better option than "borrowing" one of your forms every few hours and you being left with the cost printing all the extrasI use a lot of essential oils - there are so many contra-indications for essential oils, the intake form has quite a lot of medical condition questions, even if it is just for a relaxation aromatherapy massage rather than a theraputic one.

 

[Hazel]

I always use an intake form for any table work and all chair work done in my office.  Mine is fairly detailed when it comes to health conditions and I go over it with them in detail.  Still end up hearing about conditions they didn't list once they are on the table.  

 

[tonalc1]

Intake forms

I do relaxation massage, and I use ABMP's standard form. I feel it's pretty complete, though it doesn't have a place for e-mail addresses. It also looks very professional, I think. I also make it accessible from my website, so people can fill it out ahead of their first appt.It covers the major medical bases -- circulatory problems, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, pregnancy, varicose veins, high blood pressure, etc. And ever since I met someone (not a client) who is allergic to pistachio, I make sure to ask specifically about nut oil allergies or sensitivities -- I use Biotone Herbal Select and it contains pecan & pistachio oils. Andrea

 

[Yeoh]

Posted by: MIThearpist,I like that Th"ea"rpist... that is cute  :Anyway, we do both types of massage in our office and always take an intake form on everyone.  Even if it wasn't required, I really think it makes for one's office having a bit more of that "professional feel".  Plus, the benefit is that the customer sees you are really interested in keeping track of what is happening with them.  I highly suggest it for everyone.  It doesn't take long, and, as many have written before on these boards, it is a good way to screen out potential problem clients (when they refuse to fill out a short form). Massage Office Software  ( http://www.islandsoftwareco.com/proflash.html )has a form is embedded into the software and is made so that you can change the form anyway you like, by adding or deleting questions. It has small yes and no check boxes and is very versitile.  I highly recommend it.  We actually did not use all of the questions, but tailored the form to our own office.  The final product looks very professional.Things like name, address, phone number, emergency contact, e-mail, etc.Then, general informationrofessional massage before?      -broken bones?-headaches?      -tension or soreness?-pregnant?      -contact lenses?      -diabetic?      -ever had surgery? etc, etc.A standard release is given on the form, regarding draping, no sexual misconduct, etc.A few suggestions for the client also follow: -removal of jewelry -comfort level and modesty-client being content with the pressure given during the massage.The client signs at the bottom.Hope that helps.

 

[siobhan]

In Florida you have to list your license number on every piece of advertising. The only place you do not have to list it is a building directory I believe.  I'm not sure about forms, but I would do it just to be on the safe side.