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What is a sliding scale?
A capitalist system determines our financial access and value by race, perceived gender identity, disability/ability, immigration status, and/or primary language among many other systems of imposed hierarchy. There is no exact formula that determines what each of us can afford, because income is not the only determining factor. For example, your relationship to money might also be affected by being a caregiver, your access to generational wealth, and/or costs related to a disability.
A sliding scale is used to encourage people to pay according to their available resources. Those with greater financial privilege contribute more, allowing those with less access, to pay according to their means. This allows the business to sustain its services while making accessibility as broad as possible.
How do I choose what to pay?
The Green Bottle chart below from Alexis J. Cunningfolk can help expand our understanding of financial privilege and experience. Please use it to help determine the level you’re able to invest within the given sliding scales
This image and framework was originally created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk | www.wortsandcunning.com with additions from Britt Hawthorne | www.embracingequity.org
Pricing
Below you will see different prices listed for each appointment time. The listed pries are a reflection of reduced Tier 1, and Tier 2, with Tier 3 being the actual price for services. Along with an additional “Pay It Forward” price if you should feel called to help support others who struggle to afford these services.
| Time | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Pay It Forward |
| 15 minutes | $30 | $45 | $60 | $75 |
| 30 minutes | $45 | $60 | $80 | $100 |
| 45 minutes | $60 | $80 | $100 | $120 |
| 1 hour | $85 | $100 | $120 | $150 |
| 90 minutes | $125 | $150 | $185 | $200 |
| 2 hours | $185 | $200 | $230 | $260 |
Specialty Pricing of +$30 per treatment for complex areas (i.e. Brazilian, genitalia, and surgical preparation.)
Numbing cream available for $15
**recommended to numb prior to appointment as it can take up to 15 minutes for numbing cream to take effect**