Student Massage Clinic

Student Clinic

Thank you for your interest in the San Francisco School of Massage Student Clinic! The fully supervised Clinic is a vital component of SFSM’s massage training and your participation is very important to the education of our students. SFSM graduates go on to work as massage therapists and bodyworkers in a variety of settings, including private practice, medical offices, sports clinics, resorts and spas.

**All clinic sessions will take place at our 16th Street campus location – SF School of Massage & Bodywork, 2973 16th St. Ste 100 (@ Mission Street). Please call the 16th Street location at 415-660-7729 if you require more information or directions.

To schedule a massage session please use our convenient online booking system. You will be able to choose an appointment time that works best for you and will receive instant confirmation upon booking.

>> Massage Gift Cards/Certificates are available online here or can be purchased at the Clinic.

Session rate: $45 per session.
All appointments must be paid in full at time of booking – Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and all debit cards accepted.
All appointments take place at our 16th St. campus location, SF School of Massage & Bodywork, 2973 16th Street, Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-660-7729.
We do not accept tips.
All student massage clinic sessions are 60 minutes long.
Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to check-in.
We are unable to accommodate requests for male or female student massage practitioners.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our student clinic environment, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate Pregnancy Massage requests at this time.
Please be mindful of SFSM’s cancellation policy (see details below).
Massage Gift Cards/Certificates are available online here or can be purchased at the Clinic.
If you have questions, please call the 16th Street location at 415-660-7729, or e-mail clinic@sfsm.edu.

It is important that you are familiar with the policies below before arriving to your scheduled appointment.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The following are policies to which you agree to abide by when you book a session in the San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork Student Clinic.

COVID-19 Safety Measures and Procedures (updated 5/1/2023)

Client Arrival Procedures

The wearing of a face mask is optional for both client and practitioner effective 5/1/2023

In-Session Procedures

The wearing of a face mask is optional for both practitioner and client during the session
HEPA filter air purifiers will be running during and after the massage session in each massage room/bay
Practitioner will sanitize hands immediately before performing work on client and immediately after the session is complete before leaving the massage room
Clients must sanitize hands before exiting the massage room
Student practitioner will escort client to reception area and hand off to Clinic Manager/Instructor for processing

Post Session Procedures

Student practitioners will thoroughly disinfect and wipe down massage table and face cradle with hospital-grade disinfectant after each client
Student practitioners will thoroughly disinfect all high-touch areas between clients (door handles, chairs, clothes hooks or anyplace clients will leave personal belongings, etc.)
Massage rooms/bays will be ventilated between sessions by opening door all the way and turning on ceiling fan and HEPA air filter at full speed

Basic Clinic Policies

Please observe good personal hygiene practices and arrive to your appointment as fresh as possible
Do not wear scents such as perfume or cologne as these can be irritating to fellow clients and/or to students.
Abstain from using drugs or alcohol prior to your session as these are contraindicated for massage (massage should NOT be performed).
Please turn off all cellphones and personal electronic devices.
Students are legally unable to accept tips from clients. Please refrain from tipping.
Clients are responsible for all personal belongings; SFSM assumes no liability for missing items.
Student massage sessions are intended to enhance and support classroom learning for our students. While we may be able to accommodate special technique or specific student requests, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be granted. However, please let the student know if you need more or less pressure, if you are hot or cold, if you need to use the rest room or have any other needs and we will try to accommodate them as best as possible.
Please fill out the intake form thoroughly upon arriving as some medical conditions may be exacerbated by massage therapy. If your student practitioner is unaware of a preexisting condition that may be contraindicated for massage, they cannot adjust their session to reduce the risk to your health. Please note, we observe strict confidentiality of all client health information.
We reserve the right to refuse service to any customer for violating any of the above or for any other reason deemed appropriate by management.

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork Student Clinic General Policies

The massage services offered at the SFSM Student Clinic are strictly for therapeutic purposes. Any overtly sexual behavior, advances, or comments will result in an immediate termination of the session, a full charge for the session regardless of completion, blacklisting from attending future SFSM Student Clinics and legal action as/if appropriate.
Massage is not a replacement for professional medical care! Massage therapy is intended to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and help to alleviate localized muscular tension. Massage therapists and massage therapy students are not able to diagnose, prescribe for or treat any medical conditions and are not capable of providing medical advice. All medical questions should be directed to your primary care provider.
Student massage therapists are assigned at the discretion of the Clinic Manager, prejudicial requests for a massage therapist of a specific gender, body type, age, race, etc. will be NOT accommodated under any circumstances.
Any client under 18 years old is required to have a parent/guardian present in the massage area for the duration of the massage.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our student clinic environment, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate Pregnancy Massage requests at this time.

Business Policies

SFSM observes a 24 hour cancellation/reschedule policy. If a cancellation or reschedule is made less than 24 hours and up to 1 hour prior to the start of the session a $10 fee will be assessed. Any cancellations or reschedules made less than 1 hour prior to the start time of the session will be charged the total session rate.
Your session may be cancelled if you are 15 minutes or more late and have not called to alert SFSM and will be considered a “No-show”.
“No-shows” for appointments will be charged the total fee for their scheduled session.
A valid credit card is required to reserve an appointment.
Our online scheduling partner, MINDBODY.com, will send out an email reminder for appointments 24 hours prior to your scheduled session. However, keeping your appointment is solely your responsibility whether a confirmation email or phone call is received or not; these are just offered as a courtesy.
Student massage sessions are intended as a learning/teaching environment; as such it may be necessary for an instructor to enter the massage space to assist a student or provide instruction specific to your massage session. In the event that an instructor does need to enter the massage space, their presence would be announced.
In the event that your student massage therapist calls out sick, we will try our best to accommodate your session with another student. If we are unable to reschedule you with another student, we will contact you as soon as possible to assist in rescheduling your appointment for a future date.
Massage sessions will begin and end promptly at the scheduled times. If you are late, you are still responsible for the entire fee for your session.

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LOCATION

SF SCHOOL OF MASSAGE & BODYWORK
School Campus
475 Valencia Street - 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
SFSM Student Massage Clinic
Located @ 16th Street Campus
2973 16th Street, Ste 100 - Ground Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork

School Campus
475 Valencia Street – 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-474-4600

Student Clinic

– Located at the 16th Street Campus

2973 16th St., Ste 100 – Ground Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-660-7729

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Student Massage Clinic

Student Clinic

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Basic Clinic Policies

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork Student Clinic General Policies

Business Policies

Hours of Operation:

Student Clinic Location:

Massage
Therapist Program

CE
Workshops

Student
Massage Clinic

LOCATION

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork

Get Info

Student Massage Clinic

Student Clinic

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Basic Clinic Policies

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork Student Clinic General Policies

Business Policies

Hours of Operation:

Student Clinic Location:

Massage Therapist Program

CEWorkshops

StudentMassage Clinic

LOCATION

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork

Massage
Therapist Program

CE
Workshops

Student
Massage Clinic