Why sliding scale?

I choose to offer my massage work on a sliding scale because I believe in a form of exchange rooted in honesty, respect, and right relationship rather than fixed pricing. In the spirit of the gift economy, this model invites each person to tune into their own reality—your responsibilities, your stability, your seasons of abundance or stretch—and contribute from a place of truth. Instead of a single price that excludes some and undersells the work for others, a sliding scale allows the ecology of this offering to stay alive: accessible to those who need support, and sustained by those who have the means to give a little more. It’s an invitation to notice your own pool of resources and choose an amount that feels both possible and meaningful. In this way, the exchange becomes part of the healing—an act of reciprocity that honours you, honours me, and honours the wider web we are all part of.

My sliding scale of $110–$150 NZD per hour is designed to honor both your resources and the value of this work.

Choosing an amount is an invitation to pause and reflect on your life and circumstances. Consider your housing situation—ie owning your own home or renting. Reflect on your income, caregiving responsibilities, family support and any expected inheritances, for example. Your social context, including race, community, and access to networks, may also influence what feels possible.

This reflection is not about judgment, but about awareness: sensing into what is sustainable for you while honoring the depth of this work, my circumstances, and supporting accessibility for others.