About Your Therapist
Thomas Andrew Stratton is a qualified Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist practising as Thomas Stratton's Musculoskeletal Therapies (ABN 49 582 562 430), located at 1 Evesham Drive, Point Cook VIC 3030. Thomas holds qualifications in Myotherapy (Melbourne Institute of Massage & Myotherapy), Remedial Massage Therapy (SAGE Institute of Education & The Gordon), Pregnancy Massage (Pregnancy Massage Australia), Personal Training, Gua Sha, IASTM, Kinesiology Taping, Functional Cupping, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Maitland and Mulligan Mobilisation Techniques, and Electrotherapy (TENS, NMES, Microcurrent, Electro-Dry Needling), with over 600 hours of post-graduate continuing professional development in dry needling.
By Signing Below You Confirm and Agree
1.The information you have provided in this form is current, accurate, and not misleading as far as you are reasonably aware.
2.You agree to update Thomas A. Stratton of any changes to your medical health history. You do not expect him to be aware of such changes unless you inform him directly.
3.You understand that Thomas A. Stratton, as a Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist, does not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe courses of action for their treatment. Any recommendations, exercises, or self-care strategies provided are undertaken at your own discretion and in conjunction with the advice of a licensed physician where appropriate.
4.You understand that there are inherent risks associated with myotherapy and remedial massage treatment. A present ailment, previously undiagnosed condition, or underlying medical condition could be aggravated by treatment. Even so, you agree to undertake treatment at your own risk, and in the event of injury either directly or indirectly associated with treatment, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify Thomas A. Stratton from all claims and liability whatsoever.
5.You understand that myotherapy and remedial massage are not substitutes for medical diagnosis and examination, and that it is recommended to consult a physician for the condition you are presenting with.
6.Your therapist will inform you of the treatment approach and expected benefits at all times. If at any moment you feel uncomfortable with the methods used or the pressure applied, you will inform your therapist immediately and an adjustment will be made accordingly. Whilst benefits are expected, they are not guaranteed.
7.All treatment is entirely therapeutic in nature. Sexual advances of any kind will not be tolerated, and constitute immediate termination of the session with full session fees payable.
8.Appropriate draping will be used throughout treatment at all times. Massage of breast tissue or genitalia will not occur under any circumstances.
9.If the client is under 18 years of age, a legal guardian must be present throughout treatment at all times. In this case, the signature below must be provided by the legal guardian.
10.I hereby acknowledge and consent to myotherapy and remedial massage treatment performed by Thomas A. Stratton, and recognise that I am able to withdraw my consent at any time.