Med spa and bodywork waiver template
A starter waiver template for med spas and bodywork providers covering informed consent, contraindications, treatment risks, and aftercare acknowledgment.
What a med spa waiver template needs to cover
Med spa and bodywork waivers are different from standard fitness waivers. They function more like informed consent documents: the client needs to understand what the treatment involves, what side effects are possible, and why disclosing their medical history matters. This template covers aesthetic treatments, massage, bodywork, recovery services, and other wellness procedures.
Why med spas and bodywork providers use consent forms
Med spa treatments carry specific risks that vary by procedure. Redness, bruising, swelling, sensitivity, and allergic reactions are common side effects even when everything goes well. Informed consent means the client had the opportunity to ask questions, understood what the treatment involves, and agreed to proceed.
For bodywork providers (massage therapists, estheticians, cryotherapy practitioners), the consent form also documents that the client disclosed relevant health information. Contraindications like pregnancy, blood thinners, recent surgery, or skin conditions can change whether a treatment is appropriate and how it should be performed.
What this template includes
The template uses informed consent language rather than the standard assumption-of-risk approach you would see in a fitness waiver. It covers eight sections: a description of services and treatment areas, health history and contraindication disclosure, risks and side effects with a "no guarantee of results" statement, explicit consent to treatment, aftercare instructions and client responsibilities, a liability release, optional photo and documentation consent, and an authorization section.
The contraindications section is the most important part. It asks the client to disclose allergies, medications, pregnancy, medical conditions, recent procedures, skin sensitivities, and anything else that could affect safe treatment. If a client has a reaction because they didn't disclose a known contraindication, the signed form documents that they were asked.
Customizing this for specific treatments
If your practice offers injectables (Botox, dermal fillers), laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, or other procedure-specific services, you should add treatment-specific language describing those procedures and their unique risks. A general med spa waiver provides the framework, but procedure-specific addendums strengthen it significantly.
Some states have specific regulations around med spa consent forms (who can administer treatments, what disclosures are required, and how consent must be documented). An attorney familiar with your state's med spa and healthcare regulations should review your version before you publish it.
Sending the consent form before the appointment
Most med spas send the consent form when the client books their appointment. The client fills it out on their phone (including the health disclosure) before they arrive. This gives the provider time to review the client's history before the appointment starts, and avoids the rushed front-desk paperwork that cuts into treatment time.
Not legal advice — template only. This document is a starting point and has not been reviewed by an attorney. WaiverChaser makes no representations about its legal enforceability or sufficiency. Have this reviewed and customized by a licensed attorney before use.
1. Description of Services and Treatment Areas
I understand that services may include aesthetic treatments, bodywork, massage, recovery services, skin care, or other wellness or appearance-related services described by the provider.
2. Health History, Contraindications, and Medication Disclosure
I represent that I am responsible for disclosing allergies, medications, pregnancy, medical conditions, recent procedures, skin sensitivities, contraindications, or other information that may affect safe treatment.
3. Risks, Side Effects, and No Guarantee of Results
I understand that treatment may involve discomfort, redness, bruising, swelling, irritation, sensitivity, or other side effects, and that individual outcomes can vary. I understand that no specific result or outcome is guaranteed.
4. Consent to Treatment
I consent to receive the agreed services after having the opportunity to ask questions about the nature of the treatment, expected effects, and reasonable alternatives.
5. Aftercare Instructions and Client Responsibilities
I understand that I am responsible for following aftercare guidance, reporting unexpected reactions, and updating the provider if my health status or medications change.
6. Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of receiving services, I release and hold harmless the provider, facility, owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims arising out of treatment or my failure to disclose relevant information, except to the extent prohibited by law.
7. Photo and Documentation Consent (Optional)
I understand that photographs, treatment notes, or other documentation may be requested for records, progress tracking, or promotional use only with any consent required by applicable law or provider policy.
8. Authorization to Update Information and Seek Care if Needed
I understand that I should update the provider if my medical history or treatment goals change, and I authorize the provider to seek appropriate assistance if an emergency arises during treatment.
Signer fields included
A good starting point if you run:
Medical spas and esthetics practices
Massage and bodywork therapists
Cryotherapy and wellness facilities
This is a starting point, not legal advice.
Every template should be reviewed and customized by a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before you publish it. WaiverChaser does not guarantee the legal enforceability of any template.