In order to maintain the level of service that feels aligned and generous, while caring for the access needs of our community, Bear Soul Wellness uses a sliding scale that all clients can utilize based on their proximity to financial privilege, and their own personal financial experience.  All clients at Bear Soul Wellness make the choice of how much they pay for the service they receive, and are free to make this choice for themselves.  When booking in person, please indicate if you wish to use any sliding scale options.  If you wish to use the Reduced Price Range option when booking online, please indicate the price you wish to pay (within the range) in the Appointment note.  If you wish to use the Pay What You Can option, please call or text to request.

Here are some guidelines for helping clients assess where they fall on the BSW Sliding Scale: 

• The Unadjusted Price Tier reflects the true price of the service. It is the price that I would charge everyone in the absence of a sliding scale. This takes into account the rising cost of goods and services used to keep BSW running in a way that provides comfort and value to my clients.  If you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, you would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services. If you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life, you have economic privilege and power in our community, this price is for you.

• The Reduced Price Range reflects my acknowledgement that paying my full price prevents some folks from accessing my services.  If you are working to conquer debt, build savings or move away from paycheck to paycheck living, and have access to steady income and are not spending most of your time thinking about meeting basic needs, you belong here. However, if you can ask family members, partners, or friends for financial support, please consider using those personal resources before you use the sliding scale.

When booking online, indicate the amount you wish to pay that falls between the high and low of the range in the Appointment Notes section.

• The Accessible price tier represents my honest acknowledgment that there are folks whose economic circumstances prevent them from accessing my services.  If you struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as health care, housing, food, child care, and are living paycheck to paycheck or are in significant debt, you have access to the Pay What You Can option.  You deserve a community that allows you access to services that benefit you, and puts you on equal footing as community members with more access to financial privilege.  

Pay What You Can appointments are available to clients when the lowest option in the Reduced tier still creates a financial barrier.  This resource is limited, and must be requested before booking.  

• Tipping is not expected, but will be graciously accepted, and used to support the Accessible tier of the Sliding Scale for clients that have significant financial barriers.