EWTA accepts Cash, Check, PayPal, & Venmo (Maggs at EWTA).
Credit/ debit cards are accepted in-office, though subject to a 3% swipe fee.
About EWTA's Sliding Scale Rates
The philosophy at EWTA is built on principles of reciprocity, a vision of community wellness, and acknowledges the struggles presented by capitalist economic disparity, for many in search of equal wellness opportunities within communities that utilize unfair, for-profit, flat rates of rents, services, etc. Wellness is a birthright, not a privilege. EWTA is one of the first and only Portland area practices to offer a sliding scale as well as special consideration for low-income people in need of pain management.
EWTA does not accept gratuity. Rather, EWTA's sliding scale invites each client to engage thoughtfully with several factors. Here are some of the details you'll want to know:
*"Low or Restricted Income" is defined for EWTA purposes as an individual with an annual income of $39,000 or less, and their only asset, other than a vehicle and/or essential housing, being their labor power. Others who may consider paying at the low end of the scale are those who have experienced financial catastrophe by the pandemic or other events such as accidents or injuries, and when a high frequency of sessions might be indicate due to an injury recovery process.
*"Benefactor" is defined for EWTA purposes as an individual who wishes to provide financial assistance to the average income of the practice, by paying a higher rate per session, such that the practice may offer lowered rates for low-income folks.
*The sliding scale is, by design, beneficial in all directions. You will notice times offered are a range, not a hard-stop. Need varies session by session, and completing the day's work sometimes means spending a few extra minutes rather than ending a session prematurely. It is a system of reciprocity that benefits everyone.
*The sliding scale rates have been carefully calculated using booking data across time.
It shows, from left to right for each time range:
A: the minimum amount, designated for low or restricted income folks;
B: the average amount required to keep doors open and bills paid;
C: the "benefactor's rate", for those who can afford to give a little extra to help balance the scales.
EWTA does not accept gratuity. Rather, EWTA's sliding scale invites each client to engage thoughtfully with several factors. Here are some of the details you'll want to know:
*"Low or Restricted Income" is defined for EWTA purposes as an individual with an annual income of $39,000 or less, and their only asset, other than a vehicle and/or essential housing, being their labor power. Others who may consider paying at the low end of the scale are those who have experienced financial catastrophe by the pandemic or other events such as accidents or injuries, and when a high frequency of sessions might be indicate due to an injury recovery process.
*"Benefactor" is defined for EWTA purposes as an individual who wishes to provide financial assistance to the average income of the practice, by paying a higher rate per session, such that the practice may offer lowered rates for low-income folks.
*The sliding scale is, by design, beneficial in all directions. You will notice times offered are a range, not a hard-stop. Need varies session by session, and completing the day's work sometimes means spending a few extra minutes rather than ending a session prematurely. It is a system of reciprocity that benefits everyone.
*The sliding scale rates have been carefully calculated using booking data across time.
It shows, from left to right for each time range:
A: the minimum amount, designated for low or restricted income folks;
B: the average amount required to keep doors open and bills paid;
C: the "benefactor's rate", for those who can afford to give a little extra to help balance the scales.
Anything more you are able to pay reflects your support of EWTA's mission To keep services as affordable as possible,
by giving more when you can,
knowing that sometimes others can't.
*Each client determines what they are able to pay, based on personal factors, personal need, and thoughtfulness. Each individual might decide they land anywhere on this spectrum- it does not have to be the exact amount suggested here but these are the parameters.
|
40-55 minutes 60-75 minutes 90-105 minutes 120-135 minutes |
A
$50 $75 $115 $150 |
B
$60 $90 $130 $165 |
C
$70 $105 $145 $180 |
Why does EWTA use a Sliding Scale?
Many other quality area practices charge in the range of $80-95 per hour, AND expect gratuity in addition. This goes against the ethical philosophies upheld at EWTA.
EWTA is a specialist practice, focusing in pain management and injury recovery, utilizing many advanced techniques and skill sets acquired in rehabilitation work settings and learned in advanced trainings. However, higher quality of work should not automatically mean higher rates. Wellness is a birthright, not a privilege.
It is only right to reach more people in need, not to reserve skill sets and insights intended and provided by Nature to facilitate a meaningful change in health, for the economically privileged. This is the reason this Sliding Scale is being presented to the community.
EWTA is a specialist practice, focusing in pain management and injury recovery, utilizing many advanced techniques and skill sets acquired in rehabilitation work settings and learned in advanced trainings. However, higher quality of work should not automatically mean higher rates. Wellness is a birthright, not a privilege.
It is only right to reach more people in need, not to reserve skill sets and insights intended and provided by Nature to facilitate a meaningful change in health, for the economically privileged. This is the reason this Sliding Scale is being presented to the community.
So you are not a low-income individual.
How does a sliding scale help you?
Lots of ways!
It keeps the doors open to a wellness practice you know and trust.
It helps introduce and maintain better community standards of ethics and relationship.
It helps EWTA uphold its philosophy of addressing wellness needs across class lines.
It gives you a way to be a meaningful part of things you care about.
No generosity goes unrecognized.
It keeps the doors open to a wellness practice you know and trust.
It helps introduce and maintain better community standards of ethics and relationship.
It helps EWTA uphold its philosophy of addressing wellness needs across class lines.
It gives you a way to be a meaningful part of things you care about.
No generosity goes unrecognized.
