Privacy Policy

Privacy & HIPAA Notice (Washington State)

Your privacy is important to me. This massage therapy practice complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Washington State privacy laws, including the Uniform Health Care Information Act (RCW 70.02).

Information Collected

I collect personal and health information necessary to provide safe and effective massage therapy, including contact details, health history, treatment notes, and appointment or payment records.

Use & Protection of Information

Your information is used only for treatment, scheduling, billing, and legal or professional requirements. Reasonable administrative, physical, and electronic safeguards are used to protect your information from unauthorized access.

Disclosure of Information

Your health information is not shared without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law, including situations involving public safety, legal obligations, or to prevent serious harm. Only the minimum necessary information is disclosed.

Your Rights

Under HIPAA and Washington law, you have the right to access your records, request corrections, request restrictions on certain disclosures, and receive a copy of this notice.

Website & Electronic Communication

Website forms and email are not guaranteed to be fully secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive medical information electronically unless directed to a secure system.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or your rights, please contact me directly.