Terms of Service

Restorative Presence


Last updated: April 9, 2025

This website is owned and operated by Audrey Burke, LMBT NC #22197. By visiting this site or booking services through it, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below.

1. Services Offered

This website provides information about massage therapy and trauma-informed touch-based services offered by Audrey Burke, LMBT. All bodywork sessions are offered in accordance with North Carolina laws and professional licensing standards.

2. Scope of Practice

Audrey Burke is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist. Any manipulation of soft tissue is performed under her North Carolina massage therapy license. Audrey also incorporates nervous system education and trauma-informed approaches grounded in her advanced training in Somatic Experiencing® and Transforming Touch®. These supportive practices are integrated into sessions as part of her therapeutic scope but do not include psychotherapy, psychological diagnosis, or medical treatment.

She does not provide mental health counseling or clinical assessments. Clients are encouraged to seek support from a licensed mental health provider for those needs. Referrals can be provided upon request.

3. Consent and Therapeutic Touch

Sessions may include the use of gentle, non-intrusive touch that supports co-regulation, containment, grounding, or increased body awareness. All touch is consensual and clearly discussed beforehand. Clients are welcome to decline or modify any touch offered at any time. Touch is never sexual in nature and is always used solely to support therapeutic goals.

4. Emotional Process During Sessions

Because the work offered may support the regulation of the nervous system and processing of stored stress or trauma, it is normal for clients to experience emotional or physiological responses during or after sessions. This may include crying, laughing, muscular release, or unexpected memories. These experiences are welcome and supported with care. Audrey will work collaboratively with you to ensure you remain within your window of tolerance.

5. Payment

Payment is due within 24 hours of session unless otherwise arranged. All payments are securely processed through Paypal, Venmo, or Squarespace’s payment platform, which uses Stripe. Audrey does not store or have access to your full credit card information.

6. Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations with 24+ hours’ notice: No fee.

  • Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice:

    • If you reschedule within 7 days: 50% of session fee is charged.

    • If you do not reschedule: Full session fee is charged.

  • No-shows: Will be charged 100% of the session fee.

  • Exceptions may be made in the case of illness, emergencies, or contagious conditions. Please reach out as soon as possible.

7. Late Arrivals

If you arrive late, your session will still end at the originally scheduled time so the next appointment is not impacted. If more than half of the session is missed, you may be asked to reschedule and charged the full fee. If the practitioner starts late, time will be made up when possible or your fee will be adjusted accordingly.

8. Disclaimer

All content on this site, including written materials, session descriptions, and blog posts, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice. Your participation in any session is voluntary, and you accept full responsibility for your health and wellbeing.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website is the property of Audrey Burke unless otherwise noted. You may not copy, distribute, or reproduce content without written permission.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

11. Questions

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact:
restorativepresence@gmail.com.