Become a
Client-Member
To apply to become a Client-Member:
The Vancouver Friends for Life Society requires two completed forms: one from you and one from your referring health-care practitioner. Once both forms are submitted, VFFLS will review your application and determine whether you qualify as a client-member.
Eligibility.
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Someone who has been diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis C, cancer, or, in some cases, other life-challenging disease.
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Someone who continues to consult a health-provider, such as a physician, specialist, general practitioner, or social worker.
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Someone who has completed the client-member form, and whose health care provider has also completed the appropriate form.
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Someone who agrees to abide by the terms of being a client-member. These are not onerous, but they are important to maintaining a welcoming home. See the form for details.
Expectations.
We believe wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. This is why we ask our client-members:
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To take an active and supporting role in your health care and maintenance.
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To be empowered with a selection of complementary wellness practices and a community of sharing and participation.
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To attain your personal wellness aspirations through physical, spiritual, social and personal support.
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To be proactively engaged in your wellbeing as you look forward to a future of wellness.
Appointments.
Booking is completed through Jane, our online booking system. Authorized client-members can book appointments with their unique username and password. Appointment confirmation and reminder emails are sent to client-members’ email address and cell phone.
Booking Policy.
The Vancouver Friends for Life Society operates a strict appointment limit policy, for the benefit of all our client-members.
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You can book up to two sessions with any one practitioner in a four-week period.
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You may book up to three massage sessions in a four-week period.
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You can hold up to a sessions in total for all practitioners in a four-week period.
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When you book sessions, confirmation emails are sent to the practitioners. You are expected to attend the sessions you book, and you are also expected to be on time.
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If you are a ‘no show’ for two sessions in a four-week period, your future sessions will be cancelled and you will be unable to book appointments for 30 days. If you are a ‘no-show again, your membership with VFFLS may be revoked.
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If cancellation is unavoidable, you must send an email to info@vancouverfriendsforlife.ca at least 24 hours in advance. Under most circumstances, failing to cancel an appointment within the recommended time prior to your session will be considered a ‘no show’.
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When booking appointments, you accept these terms.