average cost of treatment??

[Insane Warior 6]

Does anyone know if there is a 'recognised' rate of pence per mile for travel expenses?
A friend has agreed to do some reflexology for me (I'm so excited as I LOVE reflexology) and I have said I will cover her travelling as I benefit more from being at home for the treatments.

She qualified a few years ago, then never used her qualification and has lost a lot of her confidence. I had to really encourage her to say yes to treating me.
So, I would like to offer her something for her services too, but she doesn't want to accept anything.

what is an average going rate for a reflexology treatment and what do you think i should offer, taking into account that she IS fully qualified, yet feels her skills have somewhat 'lapsed' and she is no longer in a recognised body of therpists or has insurance.

maybe I should offer something instead of money - but I don't know what. She leads a very frugal, green life, so won't appreciate things for the sake of it. her hubby is the manager of a box scheme, so a selection of organic veggies each time I see her isn't exactly a welcome pressie either as she can get what she wants for free as a perk of his job..................

Any ideas?
Amethyst x

 

[AlliRae]

could you plant some trees, if green is very importan to her..maybe through a group that offsets carbon footprint....well, it is to do with feet in a way , isnt it

tigress

 

[mary s]

The charge of travel I think depends on which part of the country you are, but I think is starts around 25p per mile.

If you wanted to do something for her is there something you do that she doesn’t (or she says you do better) you could do that. You could offer her a treatment (I sure you are either learning are an holistic therapist).

 

[numidodurne]

The Inland Revenue, or whatever they are called now, set it at 40p per mile.

 

[Leafer]

Tax allowances for the average person is 40p a mile (well last year anyway). However, you need to be fair and pay her for the travel time too.
As a guess I'd day £5 on top of the charge. (often waived if more than one treatment/client is available at the same place/time).

 

[brittaney r]

Hello,

The money thing is tricky i know. But its true what they say about the value of a treatment and that it is important that the therapist is not just giving without receiving anything in return. Of course, in this case, money may not be appropriate as she is not confident about the treatment. I think you could give her something, like the organic food you suggested, but probably what you are really giving her is the opportunity to do a treatment again and have some feet to practice on in order to gain back some confidence. Believe me, that in itself is a gift as Reflexology is an amazing therapy and the fact that you are encouraging her to treat people again is really great!!

Melissa

 

[David E]

Mmmm, as a reflexologist for some years now, I find it a pity that you pressed your friend into treating you if she wasn't really willing. To give a treatment you have to be happy about it as otherwise it could adversely affect both of you.

I had plenty of willing guinea pigs whilst training, and am still happy to do freebies when I feel I want to, although my friends dont take advantage of this unless I actually offer. I do mates rates for those willing to pay, but would never expect my friend who is a hairdresser to charge me less than her going rate. I do therapy swops with colleagues, so mutually repaid.

You say you would pay her, a treatment is usually £25. Would you really be williing to pay that to a willing and practising reflexologist?

I dont like doing home visits much as you have to cart everything with you so a home visit is £30+ depending on the distance.

Have you considered going to a local practising reflexologist as you would like a treatment? then you just pay what the going rate is, most are happy to negotiate a bit if you really cant afford it.

Iceni